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GELiversity™ At-home Gel Polish Application

Perfect At-home Gel Polish Application: Gel polish plays by different rules. Learn the "juice cleanse" loading technique for flawless results.

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  1. Step 1

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Start with clean dry hands.

    PREP - Prep those nails! SHAPE: Trim excess length if needed. Refine shape using the Shape Up side of the nail file.

    SHAPE: Trim excess length if needed.
  2. Step 2

    PREP - PUSH: Gently push back cuticles using the cuticle stick.

    PUSH: Gently push back cuticles using the cuticle stick.
  3. Step 3

    PREP - BUFF: Buff the nail surface with the Shape Up Side of the nail file to remove the shine and improve gel adhesion. Only buff new growth on reapplication.

    BUFF: Buff the nail surface with the Shape Up Side of the nail file
  4. Step 4

    PREP - CLEANSE: Scrub the nail with the prep pad to remove dust and oils.

    CLEANSE: Scrub the nail with the prep pad to remove dust and oils.
  5. Step 5

    BASE COAT - Shake base coat for 30 seconds.

  6. Step 6

    BASE COAT - SEAL: Drain excess product from the brush, then paint the edge of each nail.

    BASE COAT - SEAL: Drain excess product from the brush, then paint the edge of each nail.
  7. Step 7

    BASE COAT - APPLY THIN: Drain excess product from one side of the brush. Apply a thin coat down the center of the nail, then down each side. Apply to 4 nails.

    BASE COAT - APPLY THIN: Apply a thin coat down the center of the nail, then down each side. Apply to 4 nails.
  8. Step 8

    BASE COAT - CURE 4 FINGERS: Cure for 60 seconds using the GELement™ Lamp. The lamp will turn off automatically after 60 seconds.

    BASE COAT - CURE 4 FINGERS: Cure for 60 seconds using the GELement™ Lamp
  9. Step 9

    BASE COAT - THUMB: Repeat application steps on the thumb and cure in the GELement™ Lamp for 60 seconds.

    BASE COAT - THUMB: Repeat application steps on the thumb
  10. Step 10

    COLOR - Shake gel polish color for 30 seconds.

  11. Step 11

    COLOR - SEAL: Drain excess product from the brush, then paint the edge of each nail.

    COLOR - SEAL: Drain excess product from the brush, then paint the edge of each nail
  12. Step 12

    COLOR - APPLY THIN: Drain excess product from one side of the brush. Apply a thin coat down the center of the nail, then down each side. Apply to 4 nails.

    COLOR - APPLY THIN: Apply a thin coat down the center of the nail, then down each side
  13. Step 13

    COLOR - CURE 4 FINGERS: Cure for 60 seconds using the GELement™ Lamp.

    COLOR - CURE 4 FINGERS: Cure for 60 seconds using the GELement™ Lamp
  14. Step 14

    COLOR - THUMB: Repeat application steps on the thumb and cure in the GELement™ Lamp for 60 seconds.

    COLOR - THUMB: Repeat application steps on the thumb and cure in the GELement™ Lamp for 60 seconds
  15. Step 15

    Repeat: Apply 1-2 coats to reach desired color coverage. Cure each coat. First coat may appear slightly streaky with some shades. Additional coats will even out color.

  16. Step 16

    TOP COAT - Shake No-Wipe Top Coat for 30 seconds.

  17. Step 17

    TOP COAT - SEAL: Drain excess product from the brush, then paint the edge of each nail.

    TOP COAT - SEAL: Drain excess product from the brush, then paint the edge of each nail
  18. Step 18

    TOP COAT - APPLY THIN: Drain excess product from one side of the brush. Apply a thin coat down the center of the nail, then down each side. Apply to 4 nails.

    TOP COAT - APPLY THIN: Apply a thin coat down the center of the nail, then down each side
  19. Step 19

    TOP COAT - CURE 4 FINGERS: Cure for 60 seconds using the GELement™ Lamp.

    TOP COAT - CURE 4 FINGERS: Cure for 60 seconds using the GELement™ Lamp
  20. Step 20

    TOP COAT - THUMB: Repeat application steps on the thumb and cure in the GELement™ Lamp for 60 seconds.

    TOP COAT - THUMB: Repeat application steps on the thumb and cure in the GELement™ Lamp for 60 seconds
  21. Step 21

    Repeat on the other hand.

  22. Step 22

    GEL POLISH APPLICATION BEST PRACTICES:

    • For ease of use, apply all steps on one hand at a time.

    • Only cure your GELement base, color, and top coat using the GELement lamp for best results.

    • Shake bottle vigorously for 30 seconds.

    • Paint the free edge of the nail first.

    • Keep coats THIN. You should barely have any polish on your brush to prevent your mani from peeling and ensure it cures properly.

    • Avoid gel lifting and possible skin irritation by keeping it off the skin–if product gets on skin, remove it before curing with cuticle stick.

    • When using the OPI GELement lamp, it is recommended that you apply each polish step one hand at a time, starting with four fingers and curing for 60 seconds before applying to the thumb and curing for 60 seconds.

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GELiversity™ At-home Gel Polish Application