Dual Form Natural Square – 120 pcs

Cactus Dual Forms are an alternative to traditional Nail Forms, allowing you to create the entire nail structure from the outset.

With Dual Forms you can create any natural salon shape as well as extreme shapes, thanks to the wide range available in our collection.

Cactus Dual Forms are transparent and feature guidelines designed to make product placement easier and help you achieve the desired shape from the start.

They are flexible yet resistant, helping save time when choosing the correct size and minimising the risk of steps around the cuticle area.

Which nail types are Dual Forms suitable for?

Choose the Dual Form according to the shape of the natural nail plate.

For flat natural nails with little apex, choose a Dual Form with a natural curvature of approximately 35%, such as Stiletto, Natural Square or Natural Ballerina.

For natural nails with a pronounced C-curve, choose an arched Dual Form with a 50% curvature, such as Arched Square, Arched Ballerina or Russian Almond.

Which shapes can you create?

• Natural Ballerina: Ballerina, Almond, Oval, Short Square.
• Stiletto: Stiletto, Almond, Oval.
• Natural Square: Natural Square of any length, Short Oval, Long Oval with pinching.
• Arched Square: Arched Square of any length, Oval, Long Oval with pinching.
• Arched Ballerina: Ballerina, Short Almond, Long Almond with pinching, Oval, Short Square.
• Russian Almond: Russian Almond only.

Examples of possible shapes are shown in the second product-image slide.

How do you choose the correct size?

Place the tip over the nail and make sure it fits the growth points perfectly at both sides of the nail plate. The Dual Form should hug the nail without pressure and cover the full surface correctly.

Each size is shown in the product images.

DUAL FORM APPLICATION

• Remove any old product.
• Buff the entire nail plate carefully with a 180-grit file or buffer. Do not leave shiny areas.
• Clean and degrease the nails with Nail Prep Cactus and wait 30 seconds for complete evaporation.
• Apply Primer Scotch in a thin layer over the nail plate and allow it to air-dry completely for 1 minute.
• Apply Step One base in a thin layer, massaging it into the nail without touching the skin. Cover the whole nail surface and cure.
• Choose the correct Dual Form size for each finger.
• Place the chosen product (Gel or Acrygel) inside the Dual Form and create the desired shape. With self-levelling gels such as Mousse or Sorbetto, pay particular attention to sidewall thickness.
• Blend the product towards the cuticle area so that the amount reduces almost to zero at the edge.
• Holding the Dual Form at a 45° angle, position it near the cuticle while maintaining a 2 mm distance.
• Once the Dual Form is straight, lower it while maintaining pressure around the cuticle area until the sides are parallel to the finger.
• Use the UV flashlight only near the cuticle area and flash-cure for 10 seconds.
• Turn the finger over and remove or level any excess product with a small brush.
• Once the structure is level, cure for 1 minute. If desired, pinch the shape by placing the pinching tool over the Dual Form after 15 seconds of curing.
• Remove the Dual Form by applying light pressure on both sides, starting from the growth points and working towards the tip.
• Refine the shape with a file. Use a nail drill underneath the nail to remove excess product and, if necessary, refine steps with the Carbide “Rifinitura Blu d0215” finishing bit.
• If desired, apply colour in two thin coats and seal with Top Coat Reflex No Wipe.