Mayday (i-174) – OG Encore Collection
Bold, vibrant and high-impact, Mayday is an electric orange-red from the OG Encore Collection. This shade is designed for those who want a manicure that radiates warmth and energy, offering a punchy pop of colour that sits perfectly between a classic red and a vivid sunset orange. It delivers a flawless, high-gloss finish that is ideal for making a statement during any season.
✨ Why You’ll Love It
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Electric Orange-Red: A bright and punchy hybrid shade with a glossy finish.
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OG Encore Collection: A high-energy addition to our professional essential range.
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High-Pigment, Smooth Coverage: Engineered for a seamless and high-impact application.
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Fast Curing: LED curable in just 120 seconds.
Have you noticed a slightly dark or patchy cast on your nails immediately after curing certain shades? Rest assured, there is absolutely nothing to worry about!
This is a completely normal, temporary reaction that occasionally happens to highly vibrant shades containing fluorescent elements. When these specialised pigments are exposed to the intense UV/LED light needed for curing, they undergo a rapid molecular shift. Think of it as a temporary "UV shock" that briefly alters how the pigments reflect light.
Over the next 12 to 24 hours, as the molecules settle down and stabilise, any patchiness will vanish and the colour will brighten beautifully to the exact, vivid shade you wanted.
Want to speed up the stabilisation?
If you want to fast-track this process, finishing your service with Rock Plus or Rock Light will help the colour stabilise much quicker.
The Science Behind the Shade
For the nail techs (or clients) who love the details, this phenomenon is rooted in photochromism and electron excitation. Fluorescent pigments work by absorbing invisible UV light and instantly re-emitting it as bright, visible light. However, the high-intensity UV wavelengths from a curing lamp temporarily overload the pigment molecules, forcing them into an excited, altered structural state that appears darker or uneven.
As the gel cools and the molecules gradually return to their ground state, they regain their standard light-reflecting properties. Using Rock Plus or Rock Light accelerates this stabilisation because their advanced optical brighteners and specific UV filters help balance out the light absorption, bringing your gorgeous colour to life in record time.
Technical Information
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INCI: Acrylates Copolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone, Bis-Trimethylbenzoyl Phenylphosphine Oxide, Silica. May contain (+/-) Mica, CI 45430, CI 77004, CI 77510, CI 18965, CI 77266.
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Safety Advice: PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN - AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
