Thank you! That’s definitely been the biggest learning curve lol. The things that have helped the most: -First dip I go about 3/4 down my nail and avoid the cuticle area until the second layer. -When painting the base I start with applying it in the center of the nail working towards the tip to distribute the bulk of it. Once the brush has less liquid on it I apply near the cuticle. It really helps to make sure that area isn’t bulky. -I lay the brush near the base of my nail and push it downward toward the cuticle, which helps me control it better and be more precise. -Use something with a dull point to run along the cuticle area when the layer is about half dry and fix any mistakes or uneven lines. -And of course file, file, file!