Nail Prep – Gentle dehydration for optimal adhesion

Nail Prep is a high-quality, degreasing liquid that gently dehydrates and thoroughly cleans the natural nail. This step is essential to ensure reliable adhesion for gel, acrylic, and polygel enhancements.

Benefits at a Glance

• Gentle Dehydration: Removes excess moisture for better adhesion.
• Effective Cleaning: Reliably removes oily residues from the natural nail.
• Indispensable Preparation Step: Ideal before any nail extension or enhancement.

The Path to Perfect Enhancements

1. Dehydration: Nail Prep (this product) – always the first step
2. Adhesion: Ultrabond Primer or Acid Primer
3. Building: UV Gels or Acrygel
4. Finish: Top Gel of your choice
5. Care: Cuticle Oil as a finish

Anela's Pro Tip

"Nail Prep is the first step in every single enhancement I do, without exception – even if the nail appears clean, dehydration reliably ensures adhesion. Skipping it is never worth it, as it will sooner or later lead to lifting. Immediately after, I always apply primer, never the gel directly." – Anela Mucic, World Champion Nail Design 2023 & INJA Juror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Nail Prep and Primer?
Nail Prep dehydrates and degreases the natural nail as a preparatory cleaning step. The Primer is applied afterward and creates the actual adhesive bond to the enhancement material.

How is Nail Prep applied?
Apply thinly to the cleaned, filed natural nail with a lint-free pad or brush and allow to air dry briefly before proceeding with primer or directly with the enhancement.

Can I skip Nail Prep if the nail looks clean?
No, even visually clean nails often contain invisible moisture or greasy residues – skipping it often leads to lifting.

How quickly does Nail Prep dry?
It dries within a few seconds in the air before proceeding to the next step.

Which types of enhancements is Nail Prep suitable for?
For gel, acrylic, and polygel enhancements alike – it is a universal first preparation step.