Preparation: Trim, file and buff nails for a clean and dry surface Before opening the bottle, roll the bottle between your hands back and forth to gently mix Base Coat: Apply thin base coat, cure under LED lamp for 60-90 seconds Gel polish: Apply first thin layer of color gel polish and cure under LED lamp for 90-120 seconds Apply the second or third layer color gel polish When applying color, wipe excess gel with brush before applying strokes Top Coat: Finish off with a layer of top coat, cure under LED lamp for 90-120 seconds Applying every thin coat is the key