How to use IBX System, all features of the product line

The nail service recently included a nail strengthening system from IBX. And everyone was happy, because our nails, tired from endless experiments with varnishes, gel polishes, bio-gels, required rest and restoration. We again treated them and restored them with no less aggressive agents containing harmful substances (such as formaldehyde and its derivatives). For some time it seemed that we had smoothed over all the negativity from the experiments. But time passed and it became clear that this was a vicious circle. We want to experiment, so we go make gel polish. Having worn it, we understand that it would be good to treat it - we treat it, and after treating it, we use gel polish again. And here the whole question is not in the gel polish coating itself, but in our illiteracy in using various innovations. You shouldn’t overuse anything, and you should give your nails a rest, changing the type of coating from time to time. Fortunately, the choice today is simply huge, from different varnishes, gel polishes to ready-made manicures that are simply glued onto a clean nail.

Line composition

Founders of IBX System - right and left

Products enriched with organic jojoba and avocado oils are gaining more and more popularity in the world of the nail industry every year.

The IBX – Iceberg Big X product line consists of three items:

• two-component set IBX System for deep nail restoration;
• IBX Mini Pack – a restorative complex of three components;
• BASE & IBX BOOST - leveling base and smoothing coating.

Why an iceberg? It’s very simple: the system does most of the work deep in the nail plate, and an elegant result is visible on the surface! The official website of the brand is famousnamesproducts.com.

IBX System for nails – what is it?

IBX System is a comprehensive restorative system for thin, brittle and damaged nails, usually used in salons by professional nail technicians.

What does the abbreviation IBX stand for?

I - Iceberg (iceberg)

B - Big

X is the Roman numeral 10.

And the meaning of this is this: we see only the tip of the iceberg, and its main part is hidden under water, so IBX products work on the same principle: they regenerate the nail plate deep from the inside, and the visible excellent condition is only the tip of this iceberg, since the nails are actually become healthy and come to life. And 10 is, of course, 10 nails.

IBX provides not a cosmetic, but a therapeutic effect, restoring the nail bed, merging with it and becoming an integral part of it. A fact confirms this: the drug cannot be removed with any removers; it grows back along with the nail plate.

The Famous Names development is patented, unique and, dare we say it, revolutionary.

How do the products work?

Excerpt from IBX System patent

The IBX System system for restoring and strengthening nails involves the sequential use of two caring substances combined in one set - IBX Repair and IBX gel:

IBX Repair actively “repairs” chips, delaminations, cracks and other possible damage on the nail plate. The substance acts like cement or adhesive tape, firmly gluing the destroyed stratum corneum of the nail. When heated, the molecular structure of the substance changes and penetrates deep into the nail plate. The oils contained in the composition open the scales of the stratum corneum, under the influence of heat the substance polymerizes, creating a strong crystal lattice inside.

Effect:

1. the drug restores nails that have defects after removing gel polish;
2. hands look healthy and well-groomed;
3. the new coating, which will use gel polish, will not cause damage during future removal, because it will lie on a strong, healthy base.

IBX gel creates a protective screen on the surface of the nail; the product contains natural oils, plant extracts and a formula that secures the frame of the previous layer. It reliably connects the surface of the nail plate with the polymer inside it.

Effect:

1. smooth nails;
2. aesthetic appearance and healthy natural color after manicure;
3. high degree of strength and safety.

• The shelf life of the products is 36 months.
• Volume: Repair – 9.5 ml, IBX protectant – 14.3 ml.
• Price on the Russian market from 2,899 rubles.

Frequently asked questions about the IBX Nail Strengthening and Restoration System

What should you not do immediately after the procedure?
After the nail restoration procedure, you can do any business and apply colored polish or gel polish. There are no restrictions.

Is it possible to remove IBX?

It is impossible to remove IBX with a remover, since the product is completely absorbed into the nail plate and “grows together” with its structure inside. IBX does not have the appearance of a decorative coating, so removal of the product is not required.

What is the cost of IBX for craftsmen?

IBX Repair is enough for about 50-60 procedures, IBX - for 60-70.

Can IBX be used during pregnancy and lactation?

Before using the system, you should consult your doctor in case you are allergic to the ingredients of the drugs, or other undesirable reactions are possible.

How often should I use IBX?

• Once a week if the nails are very damaged.
• 2 times a week if the nails are slightly damaged or have local damage.
• 3 times a week if your nails are generally healthy and you need to grow longer or simply improve their overall condition.

What is the shelf life of IBX system drugs and how should they be stored?

The shelf life of the products is 36 months from the moment the bottles are opened. If we consider that on average the compositions are enough for 60 applications, then approximately 20 procedures can be carried out per year.

Instructions

The product gives the best effect on dry nails, so it is not recommended to carry out the procedure immediately after a wet trimmed manicure, bath, or shower.

Step-by-step application instructions:

1. Without softening agents, remove the previous varnish coating
2. Give the free edge of the nail the desired shape and length
3. Remove cuticles without using water or softeners
4. Sand the surface of the nail plate with a soft buff
5. Degrease your fingers with a professional dehydrator
6. Clean your nails with Famous Names' Cinnatize Disinfectant

7. Gently apply a thin layer of IBX Repair to the nail from the small bottle. The brush must be squeezed out and only coat the central part of the nail, since the liquid substance easily spreads to the edges. Otherwise, a dense rim will form on the cuticle, which is not easy to remove.
8. If pain or burning sensations appear in your fingers during work, the procedure must be stopped.
9. Dry your nails for 1-2 minutes under a hairdryer or under a regular 100-watt incandescent lamp at a distance of at least 20 cm. Temperatures above 45 degrees Celsius will make the procedure useless, since most of the drug will evaporate before it has time to be absorbed
10. Use a tissue or lint-free sponge to remove excess sticky material.

11. Cure the coating under an LED lamp for 1 minute or a 36 watt UV lamp for 2 minutes
12. Remove the dispersion layer from the nail surface with any cleanser, you can use Cleaner from Severina
13. Use IBX from the second, large bottle, application technique is the same
14. Dry the new layer for 4 minutes under a hair dryer or 75-100 watt light bulb
15. Remove excess product with a lint-free sponge
16. Use LED again - 1 minute or UV lamp, 2 minutes
17. Remove the dispersion layer with a cleaner
18. If you are using the drug for the first time, you need to repeat the procedure for applying the protective agent from a large bottle

19. Dry the surfaces again with warm air from a hair dryer or under a household incandescent lamp for no more than 2 minutes.
20. Use an absorbent sponge
21. Cure the layer for 1 minute in an LED lamp or 2 minutes in a UV lamp

22. Remove the dispersion layer with a cleaner
23. Treat the plates and cuticles with the caring nourishing oil Dadi Oil from Famous Names

When reusing the product, steps 18 - 22 do not need to be performed.

After strengthening your nails, you can use regular or gel polish, but you should not apply additional strengthening agents to them. There are enamels that penetrate deeply into the nail structure, but are not retained in it and can interfere with the action of IBX.

Indications for use

IBX System is ideal if:

• you use gel polish, shellac, acrylic;
• the coating does not last long - it chips, peels off;
• manicure is often exposed to water or aggressive substances;

The use of the drug by pregnant women and nursing mothers is allowed: the product does not contain dangerous methylbenzene, which is used for leveling in some varnishes.

IBX Mini Pack

The IBX Mini Pack complex consists of three components:

1. Repair for deep healing of damage in the nail plate, works on the principle of adhesive tape, firmly gluing the exfoliated particles inside the nail;
2. Strengthen to strengthen the nail surface;
3. Dadi Oil is a moisturizing cuticle oil made from 95% natural organic ingredients.

This is a miniature version of the IBX System with the same method of application . The set already contains nourishing oil; there is no need to purchase it separately.

Volume – 2.7 ml Repair, 3.7 ml – Strengthen, 3.7 ml – Dadi Oil. The price on the Russian market is from 1399 rubles.

Using IBX: before and after photos

Often the results of IBX are visible after the first procedure. If the condition of the nails at the start of the course of treatment was far from ideal, recovery will take longer, but what you will see will not disappoint you: cracks and deep grooves will be filled, the nail plate will be leveled, and the external aesthetics of the nail will improve.

But it’s better to see once than to hear a hundred times, isn’t it? Finally, we invite you to evaluate the results of those who have already used the help of IBX System.

In what cases does the system not help?

It is important to know that the IBX System does not provide drug treatment for nails, therefore:

• You should not expect miracles if you have fungal infections, psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema - the horny surface affected by the disease will show all the signs of the disease and will not heal without medical help;
• the drug is not hypoallergenic, so you should not use it if your body is particularly sensitive to certain components;
• the remedy will only hide defects for a very short time if they are caused not by mechanical, but by medical problems within the body: poor nutrition, hormonal imbalances, bad habits, overdose of antibiotics, vitamin deficiency.

The phrase “deep treatment of nails IBX System” should be understood as high-quality restoration, aesthetic transformation.

BASE & IBX BOOST

The Base & IBX Boost set is an addition to the IBX system. It has no therapeutic effect; it is a coating that smoothes and protects the nail plates. Can be used immediately after using IB X or independently, before any manicure services.

• BOOST BASE fills grooves on the surface of the nail plate, smoothes and levels it;
• BOOST forms a durable protective layer over the base.

Effect:

• absence of irregularities, depressions and bulges;
• reliable protection for nails, extending the life of gel polish.

How to use Base & IBX Boost:

1. Perform a manicure and degrease the nail surface.
2. Apply a layer of Boost Base from a black bottle and hold your hands for 1 minute in an LED or UV lamp.
3. Remove the dispersion layer with a napkin.
4. Apply Boost gel from a round jar.
5. After this, you can use gel polish or do not apply anything else.

Volume: 15 ml Boost Base, and 16.5 g IBX Boost. The price of the product on the Russian market is from 2,999 rubles.

Scope of application of IBX

IBX System (aka Iceberg Big X ) is an innovative development by cosmetologists that allows you to achieve deep, high-quality nail healing at home. This is a two-phase drug with complex action, which at a deep level improves nail growth and their aesthetic properties - flexibility, texture and strength.

The drug penetrates into the very structure of the horny formations, and does not strengthen the surface layer, like most outdated drugs. Therefore, using such a complex, you can safely use nail polish removers. You can stop the effect of IBX only by growing the nail surface.

The IBX complex is intended for:

• regeneration and restoration of damaged nails, including after injuries;
• strengthening weakened nails;
• elimination of chips and delaminations.

Result of using IBX

Under the influence of IBX, growth is stimulated and the nail plate is reliably protected from aggressive environments, and the healing effect extends to the entire nail.

This synthetic product replaces damaged tissue, filling cracks, peeling and chipped areas. The nail surfaces become strong, uniform and monolithic.

Analogue

The Russian product SSN – System Strengthen Nails from the Rio Profi company – is a restorative laminating complex. It is also a two-phase system in which two components operate in series:

• SSN ULTRASCAPE – primer coupling;
• SSN REPAIR is a sealing compound.

SSN vs. IBX:

• SSN contains no organic oils;
• polymerization is possible only using UV rays;
• has an unpleasant pungent odor;
• lower cost - 800 rubles per set.

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Cost of the procedure and means

The restoration complex set cannot be called cheap, and in combination with the cost of the services of a specialist in the salon, the course will cost more than conventional medical and care procedures. But, as they like to say in commercials, it's worth it.

If you purchase a kit for home use, the course will cost less, because The product in the bottles is enough for 60 procedures. And the shelf life after opening is 3 years, so you can enjoy healthy, strong and beautiful manicure. To work with the reducing agent, you need an ultraviolet radiation lamp, the purchase of which will also require some costs.

The final amounts are as follows: you will have to spend about 3,000 rubles to purchase a set of 2 bottles of the “IBX nail strengthening” system (sales are carried out mainly through online stores, which entails an increase in expenses due to the cost of delivery, but you can try to find the complex in retail) .

In addition to the gels themselves, for a high-quality procedure, you need to buy a container for disinfection (it is recommended to use “Entity One, Natural Nail Prep Disinfector” with a volume of 228 ml, price about 820 rubles); lint-free sponges (a pack of 1000 pieces will cost 350 rubles); A special moisturizing cuticle oil will also come in handy at a price of 680 rubles.

Simple mathematical calculations lead to the conclusion that with a full purchase of the necessary materials, excluding the cost of a UV lamp, the cost per nail will be 18 rubles, and complete care on both hands will cost 95 rubles. Considering the long consumption of the contents of the bottles, it turns out to be a rather pleasant amount.

In a salon, the procedure will cost more, but a professional manicurist will perform all stages with a full guarantee of antibacterial control. The correct sequence of execution plays an important role; the specialist carries out the application in accordance with the exact instructions given by the manufacturer.

Answers on questions

• How often should I perform the restoration and strengthening procedure using the IBX system?

You should do it at least three times to see the result. For complex injuries, 12 to 15 recovery sessions will be required.

• Is the IBX System suitable for men?

Of course it is suitable: after using the drug, no visible coating remains on the outer surface of the nails, the plates have a natural color and natural matte finish.

• How many procedures is enough for one set?

The two-component complex is enough for at least 100 applications.

• Do I need to remove IBX from nails and how to do it?

The product is not removed from the surface of the plate, as it is embedded deep inside it. The effect of the system will end when the treated part of the nail grows along with the active substance.

• After the first use of the IBX system, white spots appeared on the nails. What does it mean?

Most likely, the application technology was violated. It is very important to comply with all conditions: heating time and temperature, what lamps are used, blotting with a dry cloth or sponge before polymerization is mandatory.

• Fake and original - how to distinguish?

You can recognize a counterfeit by its smell - a fake product has an unpleasant, ammonia-like smell, and may also have a cloudy tint.

Advantages of the care product

The technology of action of the IBX system complex is based on eliminating a wide range of problems associated with the treatment of diseases and aesthetic improvement of the appearance of hands. The excellent performance of the system is expressed in the following effects for nail health:

• strengthening a weakened nail plate;
• nutrition and flexibility;
• correction of the structure of the nail bed by filling the hollows and lumpy parts;
• accelerating the growth of healthy nails;
• healing cracked areas;

• deep hydration;
• protection from the negative impact of environmental factors;
• smoothing the surface, getting rid of roughness;
• prevention of future damage and fragility;
• accompanying strengthening when applying a decorative coating.

Nail restoration begins immediately from the first session and accumulates throughout the course.