CRACKLE POLISH
™
PARTY COLLECTION
PRECAUTIONS
• Read all instructions thoroughly and retain for future reference.
• DoNOTusethisproductforanyotherpurposeotherthanthosespecified
intheseinstructions.
• DoNOTuseifyouhaveopencutsonoraroundthecuticle,orfungal
nailinfections.
• This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instructionconcerningtheuseoftheproductinasafewayandunderstand
thehazardsinvolved.
• Thisisnotatoy.Suitableforchildrenaged8andabove.
• Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes, flush with water.
Seekmedicalattentionshouldirritationpersist.
• DoNOTbreathevapours.Useinawellventilatedarea.
• HighlyFlammable.Keepawayfromsourcesofignition.
• Ifrednessorothersignsofadversereactionoccurdiscontinueuse
immediately.
• Forexternaluseonly.
FREE EDGE
SMILE LINE
NAIL PLATE
NAIL BED
CUTICLE
TheNaturalNail
CONTENTS
PREPARE NATURAL NAIL
This is the most important part of applying nail polish, if the nails are not
correctlypreparedthepolishwillnothaveasilkysmoothsalonfinishandmay
notlastaslong.
Removejewelleryandanynailvarnishornailproducts.
Fileandshapenailsusinglargegritfile.
TIP: go from corner to centre in one direction, using the
groove on the side of your nail as a guide.
Washanddryhandsorfeetthoroughly,payingparticular
attentiontothenails.
Gently push back the cuticles with the Hoof Stick and
removeALLresidualskincellsfromthenailplatesurface.
Skincellscontainoilsandmoisturewhichwillweakenthe
bondofthepolishonthenailplate.
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1. Hoofstick
2. Nailprep
3. 2-in-1varnish
4. Sandingblock
5.Largegritfile
6. x3Cracklenailpolish
Colours shown may vary from those in your kit.
LIGHTLY buff over the nail plate with the white Sanding
Blocktoremovesurfaceshineandanyridges.
TIP: check if ridges have been filed flat by feeling over
the surface of the nail. Often you can still see the ridges
even though they have actually been filed flat.
Brushawaydustusinga tissue, take care to remove all
dustparticles.
ApplyNailPrep toremoveany remainingoilordirtfrom
thenailbed.
NOTE: Do NOT touch the nail surface after this stage
as your fingers will transfer natural oils from the skin
onto the nail.
Once the Nail Prep has fully evaporated
You are ready to apply the 2-in-1 Varnish.
It is important to apply 2-in-1 Varnish as a base coat to
your nails before applying your favourite coloured nail
polish. This will help prolong the life of your polish and
alsostopsanystainingonthenaturalnailplate.
APPLYING THE BASE
NAIL COLOUR
Remove applicator brush from base colour and remove
excesspolishbywipingonesideofthebrushagainstthe
neckofthebottle.
NOTE: Applying nail polish in THIN layers will
achieve the best results.
Startingatthecentreofthenailleavinga1mmgapaway
fromthecuticle,brushthepolishtowardsthefreeedgein
onesmoothmotion.
Immediatelyproceedwiththesidesofthenailinthesame
manner.
CAPPING THE FREE EDGE - Finish off by brushing
acrossthe freeedge ofthenail.DoNOTapplytoomuch
pressure,asthebrushwillfan,leavingbrushmarksonthe
surface.
NOTE: In most cases a second THIN layer of your
coloured nail polish will need to be applied for an
even, rich colour.
IMPORTANT: Leave coloured polish to dry for at
least 30 minutes before applying Crackle polish.
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IMPORTANT: Leave Crackle polish to dry for at least
30 minutes allowing the crackle effect to develop.
Oncepolishisdryapplyanevenlayerof2-in-1Varnishor
yourfavouritetopcoat,rememberingtocapthefreeedge.
Startingatthecentreofthenailleavinga1mmgapaway
fromthecuticle,brushthepolishtowardsthefreeedgein
onesmoothmotion.
Immediatelyproceedwiththesidesofthenailinthesame
manner.
APPLYING CRACKLE POLISH
Remove applicator brush from your favourite coloured
cracklenailpolishandremoveexcessbywipingoneside
ofthebrushagainsttheneckofthebottle.
Youwillachievedifferentresultsbyapplyingeitherathin,
mediumorthickEVENlayerofcracklepolishoverthenail.
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TOPTIPS&AFTERCAREADVICE
• To avoid getting air bubbles in your polish, ROLL the bottle between your
handsbeforeapplicationratherthanshaking.
• Remember the most common cause of nail polish chipping is poor nail
preparation before applying your polish. Try to meticulously remove all
residualcuticlecellsfromthenailplatebeforeproceedingtothenextstage
and do NOT touch the nail plate after the preparation stage to prevent
contamination with skin oils. Apply Nail Prep before applying your 2-in-1
Varnishasabasecoat.
• To prolong the life of your new nails do NOT use detergents, such as
washing powders or washing-up liquid, or bleach without wearing rubber
gloves.
Rio, Dezac and Crackle Nails are trademarks of The Dezac Group Ltd
© The Dezac Group Ltd 2012, PO Box 17, Cheltenham Spa, England GL53 7ET
www.riobeauty.com
1-IN-NCRP-UK/1.0
Thick layer Medium layer Thin layer
Crackle Nail polish can be used on
both natural nails AND nail extensions
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CUSTOMER CARE
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