TIMELESS MILKY NAILS

by Cristina Profir

ABOUT MASTERCLASS

Join Cristina in this step-by-step masterclass and learn how to create timeless, natural-looking milky nails using Gel in Bottle and a milky top.

Cristina will guide you through the entire process—from proper Rubber Base+ application before hard gel, to strengthening the free edge with Gel in Bottle, and achieving the perfect milky finish.

Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this technique will elevate your salon work with a soft, clean look that never goes out of style.

PRODUCTS USED

Cleanser

Dehydrator 

Bonder

SHIELD Rubber Base +

Gel in Bottle Silk #937

Nude Top Stone #939

STEP BY STEP

1. Prep the nail. Begin by prepping the nails with an e-file. Cleanse thoroughly with Cleanser, then apply Dehydrator to eliminate excess oils and moisture from the nail plate. Follow with Bonder to ensure maximum adhesion.

2. Apply Rubber Base+. Apply a thin, gripping layer of SHIELD Rubber Base+ using a gel brush for better precision and control or brush from the product. Cure for 30 seconds in a UV/LED lamp.
3. Apply Gel in Bottle. Work one nail at a time for best results. First - strengthen the free edge and flash cure for 15s in UV/LED. Follow with a thin slip layer—do not cure this layer. It will help you control the builder layer. Next, apply the builder layer to create a smooth apex. Use a detail brush to reach the cuticle and sidewalls precisely. Flip the hand upside down for a few seconds to allow gravity to help create the perfect structure. Cure for 60 seconds in a UV/LED lamp. Remove the sticky layer with Cleanser. 

4. Filing. If necessary, use a 180 grit file to refine the surface and perfect the shape and length.
5. Apply Top. Apply SHIELD Nude Top Stone for a soft, milky finish. Ensure enough product on brush and apply using light, even pressure to avoid streaks. Use a detail brush to perfect hard-to-reach areas. Cure for 60 seconds in a UV/LED lamp.

6. Final filing. Refine the underside with an e-file. Do final tip shaping with a 240 grit file.

7. Hydrate. As a finishing touch, use Grapeseed serum for cuticle nourishment.