A theft-deterrence process enabling a theft-deterrence server, remotely disposed from the processor based device, to deter or thwart theft of the processor based device, is disclosed herein. An autonomous reciprocating member has a fluid flow passageway there through and a primary outlet and at least one secondary outlet. The invention also relates to a method. Upon application, it imparts flexibility, smoothness and an emollient effect without impairing moderate transpiration, and gives a wide range of effects ranging from natural loss to a matt feeling. A flow control valve may be provided, actuated by pressure on the applicator when substance is being applied to a nail.