{"product_id":"dual-form-mandorla-russa-1-120-pcs","title":"Dual Form Russian Almond 1 - 120 pcs","description":"\u003cdiv data-block-id=\"block-ce0551ff-4d90-4553-84b1-9e40423a1156\" class=\"ql-block\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cactus Dual Forms are an alternative to classic Nail Forms, allowing you to create \u003cstrong\u003ethe entire structure\u003c\/strong\u003e of the nail to be rebuilt right away. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the Dual Forms, you can create \u003cstrong\u003eany natural shape\u003c\/strong\u003e from the salon, as well as  \u003cstrong\u003eextreme shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e thanks to the wide selection offered by our collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cactus Dual Forms are transparent, with \u003cstrong\u003eguidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to facilitate the application of the product inside, achieving the desired shape immediately. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are designed to be \u003cstrong\u003eflexible\u003c\/strong\u003e but at the same time  \u003cstrong\u003eresistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, a feature that saves time in choosing the size and minimizes the risk of creating steps in the cuticle area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of nail are Dual Forms suitable for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery type of nail can find a Dual shape that fits perfectly. It is necessary to choose the Dual based on the shape of the nail plate we will be working on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the natural nails are flat (with little apex), we will prefer a Dual that has a \u003cstrong\u003enatural curvature of about 35%\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as the shapes “\u003cem\u003eStiletto\u003c\/em\u003e”, “\u003cem\u003eNatural Square\u003c\/em\u003e” or “\u003cem\u003eNatural Ballerina\u003c\/em\u003e”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the natural nails have a very evident “C” curve, we will opt for curved duals, with a \u003cstrong\u003ecurvature of 50%\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as the shapes “\u003cem\u003eCurved Square\u003c\/em\u003e”, “\u003cem\u003eCurved Ballerina\u003c\/em\u003e”, “\u003cem\u003eRussian Almond\u003c\/em\u003e”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat shapes can be created?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a single type of Dual Form, it is possible (in most cases) to create different shapes during the reconstruction phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-root=\"true\" class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-eb4bd4ac-bf46-4bc1-ac72-2904bb53c015\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Ballerina Dual Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballerina, Almond, Oval, Short Square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-f8b8f1d9-9061-44d2-bbab-7045b9ebcc06\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStiletto Dual Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiletto, Almond, Oval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-5fb2349b-f2b9-4d7c-9d3b-3516df1c2c58\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Square Dual Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Square of any length, Short Oval, Long Oval with pinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-9c431044-7cc4-4f0e-9f30-1ef288b9f8f9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArched Square Dual Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arched Square of any length, Oval, Long Oval with pinching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-04109665-2547-423b-b711-0df0be67923f\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArched Ballerina Dual Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ballerina, Short Almond, Long Almond with pinching, Oval, Short Square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-884ed3fc-81c7-4036-8705-cc61b1ce1255\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRussian Almond Dual Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Only Russian Almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou can find examples of shapes that can be made in the second slide of the product photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to understand which size to choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo choose the suitable Dual for each finger, you need to place the tip on the nail and ensure that \u003cstrong\u003eit perfectly matches the growth points\u003c\/strong\u003e on the sides of the nail plate. The Dual must \"embrace\" the nail without applying pressure, covering the entire surface perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Each \u003cstrong\u003esize\u003c\/strong\u003e is described in the product images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDUAL FORM APPLICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-root=\"true\" class=\"ql-rendered-list-container\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-6aa20664-0e48-48ba-981e-31a262e28461\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove any old product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-b7aba3aa-3ec6-4204-8a2f-7cc6e10a59ed\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarefully matte\u003c\/strong\u003e the entire surface of the nail plate with a 180 grit file or buffer. Avoid leaving shiny areas as the product would not adhere properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-3d94fc79-67f0-45df-a41f-70eaeeb26355\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and degrease the nails with \u003cstrong\u003eNail Prep Cactus\u003c\/strong\u003e, wait 30 seconds for the product to completely evaporate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-5f1cd18a-5e42-4724-9a7f-94de2228ddc8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the \u003cstrong\u003eScotch Primer\u003c\/strong\u003e in a thin layer, massaging it over the entire nail plate. Wait 1 minute for it to dry completely in the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-2fa14727-38a0-4861-9e91-bd69efde8a89\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply base \u003cstrong\u003eStep One\u003c\/strong\u003e in a thin layer, massaging the nail while avoiding contact with the skin. Be careful to cover the entire surface of the nail well. Cure. (Note: if the nail plate is not well covered with the base, there is a risk that the gel will not adhere properly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-886a9cd7-f8ee-4a92-9a7f-365e9b61a20f\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the right \u003cstrong\u003esize of the Dual Form\u003c\/strong\u003e for each finger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-d5dad744-0e15-49a4-84ba-2412b3b7f3b3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the chosen product (\u003cstrong\u003eGel\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eAcrygel\u003c\/strong\u003e) in the Dual, immediately creating the desired shape.In case, especially - but not only - of self-leveling Gel such as  \u003cstrong\u003eMousse\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSorbetto\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is necessary to pay particular attention to the thickness of the sides, so as not to leave them too thin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-79e68cad-f911-4c58-b776-1569384c6d4e\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlend the product in the cuticle area so that towards the end the amount is practically zero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-460f255f-44ef-4d97-adc0-15fbe9facf79\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintaining an inclination of \u003cstrong\u003e45°\u003c\/strong\u003e, place the Dual in the cuticle area, keeping a \u003cstrong\u003edistance of 2mm\u003c\/strong\u003e from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-b6ff1e76-aa47-400c-a0e1-ac07d3bc4818\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you are sure that the Dual is \u003cstrong\u003estraight\u003c\/strong\u003e, lower and reduce the inclination while maintaining \u003cstrong\u003epressure in the cuticle area\u003c\/strong\u003e, until the sides of the Dual are \u003cstrong\u003eparallel to the finger\u003c\/strong\u003e (it should not go up or down, as this could create an incorrect shape that could lead to cracks and breaks).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-675fe55d-852a-44f2-85cf-37bc23c223a0\"\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003eUV lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e by positioning it only near the cuticle area and cure for 10 seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-7a6509e9-cb9d-4acf-a394-5e6681b5d701\"\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eFlip the finger and remove any excess product or level it with the help of a brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-3549df6d-f3da-43ba-afe5-ae64c4a526eb\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the structure is leveled, \u003cstrong\u003ecure\u003c\/strong\u003e in the lamp for \u003cstrong\u003e1 minute\u003c\/strong\u003e. If desired, \u003cstrong\u003e pinch\u003c\/strong\u003e the form by placing the clamp over the Dual, \u003cstrong\u003eafter 15 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e of curing.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-b818e3e9-1c25-465c-a7da-3f2a81dcb399\"\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eRemove the Dual by applying slight pressure with your fingers on both sides, starting from the growth points until reaching the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-be213e1a-28f5-4fa5-916a-b8b3cfe4f663\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShape as desired with the file, use the drill on the underside of the nail to \u003cstrong\u003eremove excess product\u003c\/strong\u003e and finish any steps, if present, with the \u003cstrong\u003eCarbide finishing tip “Blue Finish d0215”\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ql-rendered-bullet-list\" data-block-id=\"block-8b78b7f2-f239-41f0-a4b9-7bbc18cc1aaf\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the color in two thin layers, if desired, and seal everything with the \u003cstrong\u003eTop Coat Reflex no Wipe\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"CACTUS FOR YOU SRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50400447463727,"sku":"CDF-JM-13","price":10.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1148\/0367\/files\/dual-form-mandorla-russa-1-120-pcs-cactus-for-you-771704.webp?v=1757577952","url":"https:\/\/cactusforyou.com\/en-eu\/products\/dual-form-russian-almond-1-120-pcs","provider":"CACTUS FOR YOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}