Prep & base: Shape, lightly buff, cleanse, and dehydrate. Apply base coat → cure (≈60s LED / 120s UV).
Color layer: Apply your base color (optional but recommended), cure each thin coat.
Bubble Gel — coat 1: Apply a thin, even layer of Bubble Gel; do not flood the cuticles.
Activate texture: Cure per lamp (≈ 30–60s LED / 90–120s UV).
Intensify (optional): For a more pronounced effect, apply another thin coat and cure again.
Seal: Finish with Shills Professional Top Coat, cap the free edge, and cure (≈60s LED / 120s UV).
Finish: If your top coat isn’t no-wipe, cleanse the tacky layer with alcohol/gel cleanser.