Lastik
LASTIK: RUBBER BASE AND BUILDER GEL
Lastik is our original flexible hybrid: a rubber base and builder gel in one bottle. It has excellent adhesion and a self-levelling, medium viscosity that is easy to work with, and it flexes with the natural nail so it won’t crack or pop off when the nail bends. Ideal for thin, flaky, splitting, brittle and flexible nails, with 2 to 3 weeks of wear.
Use Lastik as a rubber base, a builder, or both. It’s great for structured (BIAB) manicures, gel overlays, short tip extensions and as an upgrade from a standard gel polish base. Clear Lastik is also ideal for nail art, adhering gems and encapsulating glitter. Available in Clear, Nudes, Pastels and Shimmers.
Choosing your rubber base: Lastik is the starting point for most clients. For HEMA free salons or HEMA sensitive clients, use Lastik HF. For oily or sweaty nails, or persistent lifting, switch to Stick ’n Float as your base coat.
Problem lifters: Lastik also works as a rubber base under acrylic or hard gel. At removal, file down to the Lastik layer and soak off the rest.
AT A GLANCE
| TYPE | Flexible hybrid: rubber base + builder / structure |
| WEAR | 2 to 3 weeks |
| REMOVAL | Semi-permanent. Soak-off with acetone |
| FLEXIBILITY | 2: Flexible |
| VISCOSITY | 2: Medium |
| CURE TIME | 60 to 90 sec LED (405nm) / 2 to 3 min UV (365nm). Clear at the shorter time, coloured shades at the longer time. |
| COLOUR COVER | Clear 0%, Nudes 50 to 85% |
| HEMA FREE | No. For a HEMA free option, choose Lastik HF |
| LENGTH | Short nails and short tip extensions. For more strength, build with Lastik PLUS over a Lastik base |
| BASE | No base needed. Lastik is its own base |
| PRIMER | PN Sticky Bond |
APPLICATION: STANDARD PROTOCOL
| PREP | Sanitise nails with The One Spray. Push back skin folds and buff to remove all shine. |
| PREP | Apply nail tips, cut and blend (optional). |
| STEP 1: NAIL PREP | Apply PN Nail Prep to the natural nail only. Allow to air dry. |
| STEP 2: BOND | Apply PN Sticky Bond sparingly to the natural nail only. Allow to become tacky. |
| STEP 3: BASE | Apply a thin layer of Clear Lastik over the entire nail. Do not touch the skin folds or sidewalls. Seal all sides of the free edge. Cure 60 to 90 seconds (LED) or 2 to 3 minutes (UV). |
| STEP 4: BUILD | Apply a thin wetting layer of Lastik (do not cure). Pick up a moderate bead and place it 1mm from the skin fold. Float it over the nail, using a liner brush to draw product to the sides without disturbing the apex. Seal the free edge. Cure 60 to 90 seconds (LED) or 2 to 3 minutes (UV). Keep each layer under 1.5 to 2mm. |
| STEP 4: BUILD | Repeat with another layer if more structure is needed. Seal the free edge and cure. |
| FINISH | Remove the tacky layer with The One Spray and a PN Lint Free Wipe. |
| FINISH | File to an even, smooth finish. Buff to remove scratches. |
| FINISH | Wash hands thoroughly to remove product dust and residue. |
| FINISH | Apply The One Spray to a nail wipe and sanitise the nails. The nail is now ready for top coat, Gel Polish colour or a French look. |
| TOP COAT | Apply Planet Gel Polish Tack-Free Top Coat. Seal all sides of the free edge. Cure under the PN Speciality Dual Cure Lamp for 60 seconds, then wipe with The One Spray and a PN Lint Free Wipe. |
| AFTERCARE | Client to wash hands before applying any cuticle oil or hand cream. |
REMOVAL
Lastik is a semi-permanent soak-off gel and is removed with acetone.
| 1 | De-bulk the surface with the 100 grit side of a 100/180 file or an e-file de-bulking bit. File the product only, never the natural nail. The more you de-bulk, the faster the soak. |
| 2 | Soak fingertips in acetone for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. PN Quick Soak Bowls with warm water in the base container speed up the process. |
| 3 | Gently slide off remaining product with an Orangewood Stick or soak-off scraper, working from skin fold to free edge. |
| 4 | Buff lightly to remove any residue. Do not over buff or apply pressure. |
| 5 | Nails are ready for a fresh application. |
Infill between soak-offs: Soaking off and reapplying at every appointment can damage the natural nail over time. Instead, de-bulk to a thin layer and apply fresh product on top. As this is a semi-permanent gel, a full soak-off after 2 or 3 infills is fine, and sometimes needed. A thin Clear base makes infills easy, as Clear shades adhere better than Nudes.
