Soft - Lastik Plus - Fast Builder

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LASTIK HF PLUS: HEMA FREE HARDER CURING BUILDER GEL
BUILDER HARDER CURE SOAK-OFF HEMA & TPO FREE

Lastik HF PLUS is the HEMA and TPO free version of Lastik PLUS: a harder curing builder gel with excellent adhesion. It’s self-levelling, makes creating an apex effortless, and is designed to be as strong as possible while still soaking off with acetone, with 3 to 4 weeks of wear.

Choose HF PLUS for HEMA free salons and HEMA sensitive clients who need a more durable result. Use it for structured (BIAB) manicures, gel overlays, short to medium tip extensions and short sculptures, and in place of Lastik HF for extra strength over Planet Vogue tips. Available in Clear and Nudes.

A builder, not a rubber base: HF PLUS cures harder than Lastik HF, so a thin cured layer can crack, chip or break, especially over thin, flexible or brittle nails. It’s still suitable for these clients, but a rubber base of Clear Lastik HF or Stick ’n Float underneath is a must.
Switching from Lastik PLUS? HF PLUS has a medium consistency, about the same as standard Lastik and thinner than Lastik PLUS. For sensitive clients, use your lamp’s low heat mode on the first cure.

AT A GLANCE

TYPE HEMA free builder gel with excellent adhesion
WEAR 3 to 4 weeks
REMOVAL Semi-permanent. Soak-off with acetone
FLEXIBILITY 3: Some flexibility
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 vary by shade
HEMA FREE Yes (HEMA and TPO free)
LENGTH Short to medium tip extensions. Short sculptures up to 2mm of extension. Longer lengths need a hard gel
BASE A must for thin, flexible, brittle, flaky or lift-prone nails: Clear Lastik HF or Stick ’n Float. Optional on healthy, strong nails
PRIMER PN Sticky Bond HF for a fully HEMA free service

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, or fit nail forms for short sculptures (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 HF sparingly to the natural nail only. Allow to become tacky.
STEP 3: BASE Apply a thin layer of Clear Lastik HF or Stick ’n Float over the entire nail (a must for thin, flexible, brittle or lift-prone nails). 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 Clear Lastik HF PLUS (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 or length 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 HF PLUS 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. HF PLUS cures harder than Lastik HF, so it takes longer to soak. De-bulk well first.
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.