I. BEGIN with clean nails shaped square or rounded. II. TREAT with one coat of the Nail Tek formulation of your choice. Begin at the base of the nail near the cuticle, stroking toward the end of the nail. Be sure to keep all nail products away from the cuticle and skin as they may cause dryness. III. COLOR with two coats of your favorite shade of nail polish. IV. PROTECT with one top coat of Nail Tek. V. APPLY DAILY as a top coat over polish.