How to Apply Gel Nail Polish

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Step 1
First thing's first, follow OPI’s GelColor Prep guidelines and steps.
Step 2
Shake up your GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat vigorously for a minute to make sure the product is mixed and ready to mingle.
Step 3
Apply a thin coat evenly without flooding the cuticle area. Cap the free edge.
Step 4
Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.
Step 5
Shake GelColor shade of choice vigorously for a minute.
Step 6
Apply 1 thin coat, leaving a tiny margin around the cuticle area. Cap the free edge to prevent shrinkage.
Step 7
Cure for 30 seconds, then repeat step 6.
Step 8
Shake GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat for a minute.
Step 9
Apply a thin coat, leaving a tiny margin around the cuticle area. Cap the free edge to seal in GelColor.
Step 10
Last cure, we promise. Cure for 30 seconds.
Step 11
Remove gel residue with a Nail Wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99 Nail Cleansing Solution and voila!
Step 12