LUNAmoon Classic Premium Extension Gel
Classic Premium Extension Gel is a professional light-curing polymer gel designed for strong nail reinforcement and significant nail plate extension. Its balanced medium consistency and shock-absorbing strength make it suitable for both classic extensions and modern no-file techniques while maintaining excellent nail architecture.
Key Features:
- Acid-free professional builder gel
- Strong, shock-absorbing structure that resists breaking upon impact
- Medium consistency for controlled and precise application
- Medium pigmentation that effectively covers the free edge
- Suitable for the no-filing extension technique
- Compatible with extensions using upper forms
- Comfortable curing – does not cause burning sensation in the lamp
- Thixotropic formula – becomes more fluid when worked with a brush
- Adapts to temperature: thicker when cold, more fluid when warm
- Can be gently warmed to improve flow during application
- Rigid and stable structure at 1 mm thickness
- No shrinkage and excellent arch retention
- Requires application over a rubber base
Technical Characteristics:
- Polymerisation wavelength: 380–420 nm
- Recommended lamp power: UV/LED 36–48W
- Maximum layer thickness: 0.5 mm at the tip / 1 mm at the apex
- Full curing time: 120 seconds
Application Method – Reinforcement:
- Remove previous coating.
- Leave the nail length unfiled or keep approximately 2 mm, which will be removed after leveling.
- File the nail using a 180–240 grit file (or 100 grit if necessary) without applying strong pressure.
- Perform manicure preparation.
- If removers are used, wash hands with soap afterwards.
- Degrease the nail plate with Nail Prep in two passes using lint-free wipes.
- Apply primer if required.
- Apply LUNAmoon Rubber Base with a flat gel brush using massaging movements and seal all edges. Cure for 60 seconds.
- Remove the sticky layer.
- Level with gel, keeping 0.5–1 mm distance from the cuticle. Cure for 60 seconds.
- File the shape to ensure correct thickness at the free edge.
- If nails are thin, file 1 mm of the natural nail from the underside to prevent lifting.
- Clean the surface and apply gel polish.
- Finish with top coat and cure for 120 seconds. Do not wipe after curing to preserve the shine.
Application Method – Classic Extension:
- Remove previous coating.
- Shorten the natural nail to approximately 1 mm and shape with a soft curve.
- File using 180–240 grit (or 100 grit if required).
- Perform manicure preparation.
- Degrease with Nail Prep using two passes.
- Apply primer if necessary.
- Apply LUNAmoon Rubber Base and cure for 60 seconds.
- Remove the sticky layer.
- Apply nail form and sculpt the free edge using clear gel.
- Cure for 30 seconds and adjust the shape by filing.
- Remove dust and clean the surface.
- Apply Rubber Base again on treated areas and cure for 30 seconds.
- Build the architecture with gel and set within the first 10–15 seconds.
- Fully cure for 120 seconds.
- Remove the sticky layer before applying gel polish.
- Finish with top coat and cure for 120 seconds. Do not wipe after curing.