KNOW - HOW to APPLY MINX
KNOW - HOW to APPLY MINX
How To Apply Minx Nails
Here you will find a step by step guide on how to apply Minx nails, like any new product we realize that there is going to be a bit of a learning curve and that practise is the only way to perfect the art of minxing.

Step One
Gently warm cleansed and manicured nails and Minx infrared heat source.

Step Two
Under heat, select the Minx size that best suit the nail

Step Three
Peel the minx from the backing sheet

Step Four
Under heat, apply to the nail by aligning the curved end of the Minx up close, but not touching, the eponychium. gently pull taut and fold excess Minx over the free edge and secure under the finger.
Starting at the eponychium, use your thumb to smooth Minx from the centre of the nail to the side walls working your way down to the free edge adhering Minx smoothly to the nail surface.

Step Five a
Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 secounds. At a 45 degree angle to the free edge, remove excess using a minx glass file

Step Five b
Remove excess Minx

Step Six
Return to heat and use a soft cuticle pusher to ensure complete adhesion and check that sides and all edges are snug and air tight.

Step Seven
Ask for your client's approval by getting them to check for smoothness.
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KNOW -All About Minx
What exactly are they?
Minx is a solid film with an adhesive backing that is heat activated. The heat gives Minx the conformability to fit over the compound curve of a nail, and seals the film onto the nail bed. The patent-pending, proprietary material that Minx is made of can easily be removed with heat... more...
Will they come off in the bath ?
If Minx is applied and removed with heat can I go into a bath wearing Minx? Absolutely! We know you Minxes spend a lot of time lounging in hot tubs, so this was a requirement! When applied correctly, Minx has a waterproof seal that... more...
How long will they last?
This depends on several factors; the most important being proper application. From our Minx users, it appears the normal range is from one to two weeks. But, during this time, Minx does not chip, and although it may wear slightly ... more...
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