how to apply
Prepping Nails
💅 How to Prep Your Nails Like a Pro:
– Start with clean hands to remove any dirt, oils, or residue.
– Use a nail file to create your desired shape (square, round, almond — your call!).
– Gently buff to remove shine and smooth the surface for better product adhesion.
– Use a cuticle pusher to gently push them back, then trim any excess with cuticle nippers or manicure scissors.
– Wipe nails with a lint-free pad soaked in a prep-and-wipe solution to remove dust, oil, and debris. This step is key for long-lasting wear!
✨ Now your nails are clean, prepped, and ready for base coat and colour magic!
Gel Polish Application
💅 How to Apply Gel Polish – The Candy Coat Way ✨
Start with clean, shaped, and gently buffed nails. Push back cuticles and wipe with prep solution to remove oils and dust. This helps your gel stay put for longer.
Apply a thin, even layer of Candy Coat Foundation Gel. Avoid flooding the cuticles.
💡 Pro tip: Cap the free edge for extra chip-resistance.
Cure your base coat for 30–60 seconds under a UV or LED lamp (depending on your lamp type).
Apply your first thin layer of Candy Coat Gel Polish. Cure.
Repeat with a second coat for full, vibrant coverage — and cure again.
🌈 Less is more! Thin layers = smooth, even results.
Seal it all in with our Super Gloss Top Coat for that high-shine, glassy finish. Cure one last time.
Use prep & wipe solution to remove the sticky layer — and boom, flawless nails!
(Skip this step if you're using our no-wipe top coat.)
This application guide can be used for Classic Gel Polishes, Gel Babies and Pro Palette
✨ Candy Coat Gels are Vegan, Cruelty-Free & HEMA-Free Friendly
With the right prep and a good lamp, your mani can last up to 2–3 weeks chip-free.
Candy Stix Gel Nail Pen Application
💅 How to Apply Candy STIX
Your 4-minute gel mani starts now!
– Shape, buff, and clean with a lint-free wipe + prep solution.
– Give it a good shake to mix the colour.
– Turn the base until gel appears on the brush.
– Apply 1–2 coats, capping the tips.
– 30–60 seconds under a UV/LED lamp.
No base, no top, no wipe needed. Glossy + done ✨
💖 Tip: Store upright + clean the brush after use.
Builder Gel Application
💅 How to Apply Builder Gel
– Shape, buff, push back cuticles, and cleanse with prep solution.
– Use a thin layer of Foundation Gel and cure under UV/LED.
– Use a brush to apply a thin, even layer. Don’t flood the cuticles.
– Apply a second layer for strength/structure to build the apex.
– 60 seconds under UV/LED.
– After curing, file + buff as needed for a smooth finish.
– Apply Super Gloss Top Coat, cure, and you’re done!
✨ Tip: Wipe off the sticky layer with prep & wipe solution before filing or after top coat (unless using no-wipe).