Tint Base HEYLOVE Leaf - 15 ml

Tint Base HEYLOVE Leaf: the forest green of the Forest collection

Leaf sets the register of the collection. A deep, almost black green, dense and matte in appearance, which behaves more like an opaque colour than a tinted base.

A near-opaque shade, not a nude

The distinction matters when advising. With such a low lightness, this base lets nothing of the natural nail show through: it covers entirely. That is not a flaw, it is its point, but it changes the service. A client used to nudes must be warned that she will leave with a full colour, visible from several metres.

On very dark shades, preparation forgives nothing

That is the trade-off with these colours. The slightest smudge at the cuticle shows from a metre away, where it would go unnoticed on a beige. Take the time to clear the outline cleanly, degrease carefully in the sidewalls, and lay the first coat well back from the skin rather than trying to fill in afterwards.

How to apply it

Degrease the plate with pH Bond HEYLOVE. Lay the acid-free primer Ultra Bond HEYLOVE on the free edge and wait until the liquid is completely dry. Apply a coat of Rubber Base HEYLOVE Clear as a foundation and cure for 30 seconds. Then lay one or two coats of Tint Base, curing for 60 seconds in a UV or LED lamp. Finish with the top coat.

When to suggest it

From September to February mainly, where its density agrees with seasonal wardrobes. Gold decoration finds an immediate coherence there, deep green and gold forming one of the safest pairings in nail art.

On which lengths

On short nails the result stays graphic and crisp; on medium length the shade gains surface.

Which top to finish with

Gloss preserves the depth of the shade; a matte finish gives it a more contemporary look.

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