Apres - Coven’s Curse, J19 (HEMA/TPO/TMPTA-Free), 15ml

There's more than one way to wear red. Where the Enigmatic Flash Glitter shades (FG17–FG21) build color with reflective and iridescent particles, Coven's Curse takes the Jelly route instead — a translucent stain that builds from sheer and glassy to deep and jewel-toned with every coat, letting light pass through the color rather than blocking it out. Part of the full Apres Gel Polish lineup.

Where It Sits in the Jelly Range

Five Jelly shades move from vivid true red to dark wine, and Coven's Curse claims its own place along that spectrum — each one keeps the same glassy, light-passing quality no matter how deep the underlying color runs.

How Coats Change the Look

• One coat: a sheer, glassy stain
• Two coats: medium depth, still translucent
• Three coats: the richest color payoff while preserving the signature jelly effect

Formula Highlights

• Made for layering — adds a jewel-toned wash over cat eye, foil, or glitter without hiding the effect underneath
• Self-leveling, thin-medium viscosity
• Fast 30-second cure under an 18W+ LED lamp
• Built-in Brush-X applicator
• HEMA-free, TPO-free, TMPTA-free
• Gel-X system compatible

How to Apply

On Gel-X Tips

1. Etch the tip's surface with Gel-X Prep
2. Apply thin, even coats — one for sheer, two for medium, three for full depth — curing 30 seconds each
3. Finish with Builder Top Gelcoat or Non-Wipe Top Gelcoat, cure 30–60 seconds

On Natural Nails

1. Apply pH Bonder, let air-dry; primer optional
2. Apply Base Gelcoat, cure 30 seconds
3. Apply your desired number of Coven's Curse coats, curing 30 seconds each
4. Seal with a top coat, cure 30–60 seconds

Removal

E-file off the top coat and color, soak in 100% pure acetone for 10–20 minutes until soft and jelly-like, lift gently with a remover tool, buff away residue, finish with cuticle oil.

Layering Ideas

• Sandwich a cured Builder Top Gelcoat layer between two Jelly coats for extra depth and a glass-like effect
• Layer over Astral or Prismatic cat eye, pearlescent, or flash glitter finishes for a cohesive jewel-toned wash
• Apply over an Enigmatic flash glitter shade to tint the sparkle, or reverse the order for dimensional contrast
• Add Heavenly Top Gelcoat for a smooth, rainbow-gradient shift

Specifications

For professional use only.

FAQ

How many coats do I need for full color depth with this shade?
Three coats give the richest payoff while still preserving the jelly, light-passing effect; one or two coats stay sheerer.

Can Coven's Curse be layered over existing nail art without hiding it?
Yes, it's specifically designed to tint effects like cat eye, foil, or glitter with a jewel-toned wash rather than covering them completely.