Prep & prime: Push back cuticles, lightly buff, dust off; apply a thin primer, air-dry.
Apply tips: Size sidewall-to-sidewall, glue, trim, blend seam.
Set up: Monomer in dish; load brush, pick a smooth acrylic bead.
Apply acrylic (3 beads): Smile line/apex → cuticle (don’t touch skin) → free edge.
Let set: Air-dry until matte/firm.
Shape & smooth: File to length/shape; refine, then pre-buff.
Finish: Top coat or gel color + top; cure. Oil cuticles.