Patent ID: 6797261
Filing Date: 2004-09-28
Classification: A45D,A61K,A61Q

Abstract:
A method of treating a natural fingernail of a user, comprising the steps of:a) preparing an acrylic powder blend by combining one part pink powder, one part flesh-colored powder and one part white powder; b) preparing a UV gel compound by mixing one to three parts acrylated urethane, one to three parts oligomer, and one to three parts acrylic; c) preparing a gel blend by mixing two teaspoons of the acrylic powder blend and one ounce by volume of UV gel compound; d) cleaning the fingernail of the user; e) applying the gel blend onto a plate of the fingernail; f) placing the fingernail under an ultraviolet lamp for about two minutes; g) applying a second coat of gel blend to the plate of the fingernail; h) placing the fingernail under an ultraviolet lamp for about three minutes; i) cleaning the fingernail with alcohol; j) filing the entire fingernail to the desired thickness; k) shaping the fingernail as desired with a file; l) filing all edges of the underside of the fingernail; m) smoothing the entire fingernail with medium sandpaper; n) dusting away the excess powder from the finger; o) applying a clear gel blend to the fingernail; p) placing the fingernail under an ultraviolet lamp for about two minutes; q) applying a second coat of clear gel; r) placing the gel under an ultraviolet lamp for about five minutes; and, s) wiping the fingernail with alcohol.