Product Overview
The Rio 14 Day UV Gel Clear Polish, uses a specially formulated clear gel which reacts with UV light to create a very strong, high gloss layer protecting your favourite nail polish from chips, dents and wear for up to 14 days.


How to use
Before you start you will need the 14 Day UV Gel Clear Polish Kit, your favourite coloured brand of nail polish, an old towel and access to a power supply.

Your treatment area should be a flat surface covered with a towel or disposable covering.  Any spilled gel or polish will be difficult to remove from clothes, furniture and carpets.

Allow plenty of time for application, you will need to allow approximately 30 minutes drying time between coloured nail polish and UV Top Coat application.

Preparing the nails. This is the most important part of applying nail polish, if the nails are not correctly prepared the polish will not have a silky smooth salon finish and may not last as long. Follow each of these steps carefully and thoroughly. We suggest you work on one hand or foot at a time.

Remove jewellery and any nail products using Acetone Solution, file and shape nails to a uniform length and wash and dry hands or feet thoroughly.

Remove the residual skin cells from the nail plate surface and lightly buff over the nail plate to remove surface shine and any ridges and brush away any dust.

Now wipe over the nail plate with Finishing Wipe, once it’s evaporated you are ready to apply the 2-in-1 Base Coat. It is important to apply base coat to your nails before applying your favourite coloured nail polish. Base coat helps to prolong the life of your polish and also stops any staining on the natural nail plate. Finish off by capping the free edge of the nail. After the base coat has dried fully, you are ready to apply your favourite nail colour.

Applying nail polish in thin layers will achieve the best results, starting at the centre of the nail leaving a 1mm gap away from the cuticle, brush the polish towards the free edge in one smooth motion. Immediately proceed with the sides of the nail in the same manner and finish off by capping the free edge of the nail.  Leave coloured polish to dry for at least 30 minutes before applying UV Top Coat.

Now you need to cure the nails, turn on the UV lamp and wait for 1 minute to allow the UV light to reach maximum strength. Place your nails under the UV bulb to cure the gel for 3 minutes. Repeat the application of Clear UV Gel Polish Top Coat and curing process two more times. Each layer of gel always appears tacky after curing, this is completely normal.

Once you have applied and cured 3 layers of Clear UV Gel Polish Top Coat use Finishing Wipe on a Lint Free Wipe to gently remove the tacky top layer revealing the hardened, glossy gel underneath.


Removing 14 Day UV Gel Clear Polish

First wash your hands and towel dry then carefully saturate a piece of cotton wool the size of your nail plate with the Acetone Solution. Place the saturated piece of cotton wool onto the nail plate and secure the cotton wool in place with short lengths of foil. Wrap the foil around the circumference of your fingertip leaving a 2cm excess at the top of your finger.

Apply the removal wrap to each fingernail in the same manner and leave the removal wraps.  After 10 minutes, grip each finger through the foil to twist and pull the nail wrap off the nail plate. Repeat removal procedure on the other hand and once polish is fully removed from both hands, wash and dry hands thoroughly.

Finally, condition the skin and nails with cuticle oil and moisturiser. The 3 step buffing kit can be used to enhance and further condition the natural nails.


 
Top tips and aftercare advice
·    The free edge of the nail is the area most exposed to general wear and tear; therefore, it is important to cap the free edge of the nail during base, colour and Clear UV Gel Polish Top Coat application.

·    To avoid getting air bubbles in your colour coat, roll the bottle between your hands before application rather than shaking.

·    Your colour coat is best applied in thin layers; in most cases two thin layers will be sufficient.

·    Because 14 Day UV Gel Clear Polish creates a resilient high gloss finish to any brand of nail colour, you don’t need to buy the most expensive polishes on the market, just pick the colour that you like and let 14 Day do the rest.

·    Patience is the key - each layer of colour can take up to 30 minutes to dry fully, its worth waiting this time especially when the results are so long lasting.

·    14 Day UV Gel Clear Polish is not only a great way of protecting your favourite nail colour, but also protects that French manicure that took you so long to apply.

·    Remember the most common cause of nail polish chipping is poor nail preparation before applying your Polish. Try to meticulously remove all residual cuticle cells from the nail plate before proceeding to the next stage and do not touch the nail plate after the preparation stage to prevent contamination with skin oils. If you accidently touch the plate, wipe over again with finishing wipe to remove any oils you may have transferred.

·    To prolong the life of your manicure do not use detergents, such as washing powders or washing-up liquid, or bleach without wearing rubber gloves.

·    UV rays are invisible; these are not the lilac light you can see, so even if your lamp appears dim this will not affect the performance. UV bulbs take about a minute to reach to full strength so turn on at least one minute before use.

·    Remember, when applying the Clear UV Gel Polish Top Coat, apply in thin layers. It is normal for the surface to feel tacky after each curing. Do not remove the tacky layer until the third coat of Clear UV Gel Polish Top Coat has been applied and cured.



Precautions
·    Read all instructions thoroughly and retain for future reference.

·    Do not use the UV lamp for any other purpose other than those specified in these instructions.

·    Do not attempt to look directly at the UV lamp.

·    This product is not recommended for use on artificial nails or extensions, due to the removal process which will damage the extensions.

·    Keep out of reach of children.

·    Children should not be present during lamp operation.


UV appliances are not to be used by persons:
·    With open cuts on or around the cuticles or fungal nail infections.

·    Under the age of 18 years.

·    With sunburn or skin that burns easily when exposed to the sun.

·    Suffering from or previously suffering from skin cancer.

·    Having a first-degree relative with a history of melanoma.

·    Having a disease that involves photosensitivity or receiving photosensitising medication (increasing sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation). If in doubt, take medical advise.

·    Not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

·    If itching, an allergic reaction or skin reddening occurs within 48 hours of treatment, further exposure should cease until medical advice is sought.

·    Acetone Solution is included with this product. This is a highly flammable solution, do not use near fire or flame. May damage fabrics and polished or painted surfaces if spilt.
 
Box Contents
·    UV Lamp
·    14 Day UV Gel Clear Polish
·    Base Coat
·    3 Step Buffers
·    Sanding Block
·    Large File
·    Hoof Stick
·    Finishing Wipe
·    Acetone Solution
·    Lint Free Wipes
·    Step-by-Step Instructions
·    Mains Adapter



Clear UV Gel Polish Top Coat Ingredients  
POLYURETHANE ACRYLATE OLIGOMER, TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIMETHACRYLATE, BUTYL METHACRYLATE, URETHANE ACRYLATE OLIGOMER, HEMA, HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYL PHENYL KETONE, TRIMETHYLBENZOYL DIPHENYLPHOSPHINE OXIDE, +/- CI 60725

2-in-1 Varnish Ingredients
ALCOHOL DENAT, ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ACETYLTRIBUTYL CITRATE, ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, BUTYL ALCOHOL, BENZOPHENONE-1, CI 60725

Finishing Wipe Ingredients
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ACETONE SOLUTION: ACETONE, AQUA, ALCOHOL DENAT, DENATONIUM BENZOATE +/- CI 47000, CI 61565