{"product_id":"lds-25-stiletto-xl-half-matte-nail-tips-full-cover","title":"LDS - 25 Stiletto XL Half Matte Nail Tips (Full Cover)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBox 25 in the LDS soft gel tip range: XL stiletto, half matte finish, 12 sizes to fit any hand. Keep the length or trim it shorter; the shape needs little or no filing, and LDS lists the tips for gel, acrylic and dip systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy techs pick this box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-shaped:\u003c\/strong\u003e little or no filing; keep the length or trim it shorter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-cover soft gel:\u003c\/strong\u003e bonded with gel, cured, soaked off at the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks with gel, acrylic and dip systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, for beginners and professionals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable and lightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the extension looks natural.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStiletto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ehalf matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-cover soft gel tip, pre-shaped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorks with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGel, acrylic, dip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to apply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize the tip sidewall to sidewall; trim the length if wanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrep the nail: cuticles back, buff the shine off, dust, dehydrate, primer (\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/base-top-gel\"\u003eBase \u0026amp; Top Gel\u003c\/a\u003e). Lightly buff the underside of a clear tip; half buffed, etched and matte tips are ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush a thin layer of builder gel, rubber base or tip adhesive onto the nail and into the tip, press on from the cuticle edge, hold, flash cure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull cure, then  file, buff, color and top coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lds-soft-gel-nail-tips\"\u003eLDS Soft Gel Tips\u003c\/a\u003e: the whole range by shape, length and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lds-rubber-base\"\u003eLDS Rubber Base\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/builder-gel-in-bottle\"\u003eLavis Builder Gel in the Bottle\u003c\/a\u003e: gels that bond the tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lavis-dual-form\"\u003eLavis Dual Forms\u003c\/a\u003e: the mould route to a sculpted extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich gel bonds the tip?\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft gel tip adhesive, a builder gel or a rubber base gel, brushed thin onto the prepped nail and into the tip, then flash cured with the tip held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClear, half buffed or matte?\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear shows placement and suits encapsulated art (buff the underside first); half buffed and etched tips are pre-roughened so the gel grips without that step; matte takes color without a surface buff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it removed?\u003c\/strong\u003e As a soak-off: file the top and color thin, wrap in acetone, wait, and push the softened tip and bonding gel away with a pusher. Never pry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProduct images are shown as accurately as possible; colors may vary by monitor. Packaging may vary.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43344516710494,"sku":"LDSNTIP25","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/0788\/7454\/files\/SoftGel-25.png?v=1789547916","url":"https:\/\/snsnails.com\/products\/lds-25-stiletto-xl-half-matte-nail-tips-full-cover","provider":"SNS Nails","version":"1.0","type":"link"}