{"product_id":"678247474924_magic-gel-xl-primer-safe-pen-acid-base","title":"MAGIC GEL XL  PRIMER SAFE PEN (acid based)","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 150%; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #757575;\"\u003eMany nail techs ask: \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;\"\u003e\"Is primer necessary?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 150%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #757575;\"\u003eThe answer comes down to personal preference. In our experience, about 50% of clients use primer, while the other 50% don’t. And some only use it on a few clients prone to lifting issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 150%; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #757575;\"\u003eIf you’re using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #ed0080;\"\u003eSilicone Thin Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #ed0080;\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #757575;\"\u003e primer isn’t essential—thanks to its strong adhesion. That said, some techs prefer using primer as an extra \"insurance layer.\" It’s not a must, but it can offer added peace of mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance bonding with optional Primer Pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimer pen is very easy to use – open the cap and apply it like a marker. This primer is acidic, which provides perfect bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply on prepped nail, air dry until the nail plate looks chalky white. Use Silicone Thin Base after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e3x more product\u003c\/strong\u003e than our regular Primer Pen—great value!\u003cbr\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eSame trusted formula\u003c\/strong\u003e, just in a bigger size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Purple Beauty Supplies ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51129005310271,"sku":"678247474924","price":19.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/6793\/8623\/files\/magic-gel-xl-primer-safe-pen-acid-based-4823056.jpg?v=1753144957","url":"https:\/\/www.purplebeautysupplies.com\/products\/678247474924_magic-gel-xl-primer-safe-pen-acid-base","provider":"Purple Beauty Supplies ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}