How to Apply Dip Powder Step 1: Prep the nail. Push back the cuticle. Remove shine from the natural nail with a file or a drill, especially around the cuticle and edges of the nail. Use brush remove dust and clean. Step 2: Apply a thin Base to the entire nail surface and quickly dip the nail at a 45-degree angle into the choice of dipping color powder coating the entire nail bed and pull straight back out.(Avoid getting the Base onto cuticles. Powder will pick up wherever Base is applied) Step 3: Allow 20s for nails to dry and then tap off excess powder. Hold finger straight down & use a clean brush to *lightly* remove excess powder from around the nail plate & nail surface (This ensures that the powder does not fall back onto the nail.) Step 4: Repeat steps 2-3 for 2 or 3 times coverage( Remember to put the BASE brush into BRUSH SAVER to clean when use the second/third times) Step 5: Apply a coat of Activator to harden the blend of powder & liquid(Allow 10s for Activator to dry completely Step 6: File / Shape / Buff Step 7: Wash hands & nails thoroughly Step 8: Apply another coat of Activator(Allow 30s for Activator to dry completely) Step 9: a. Apply a coat of Top in quick thin strokes. (Allow 30s for nails to dry) b. Apply a second coat of Top (Allow 2 minutes for nails to dry completely) WARNING: May product an allergic reaction by skin contact. Read directions for use carefully. For professional use only. Only used for the nail. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and skin. Rinse them immediately should the product comes into contact with them. If there is any incident, contact the doctor immediately. Stop using the product if redness and itching develop. If the symptom persists, consult a doctor. Keep out of the reach of children.