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How to Apply Gel Nail Polish

Our OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel™ System self-corrects every stroke, stays put, and delivers 3 weeks of professional wear.

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Step by Step

  1. Step 1

    The Steps: Shake bottles vigorously for 1 minute to thoroughly blend ingredients. Prep those nails! Follow OPI Salon Service Prep steps prior to GelColor application.

  2. Step 2

    Apply a thin coat of Super Base Base Coat to nails. Start by capping the free edge of the nail to seal and apply to the surface of the nail leaving a small free margin around the perimeter of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds in an OPI Star Light Gel Lamp.

    Apply a thin coat of Super Base Base Coat to nails
  3. Step 3

    Apply a thin coat of color, start by capping the free edge to seal and apply to the surface of the nail leaving a small free margin around the perimeter of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds.

    Apply a thin coat of color, start by capping the free edge to seal
  4. Step 4

    Apply a second thin coat of color, start by capping the free edge to seal and apply to the surface of the nail leaving a small free margin around the perimeter of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds.

    Apply a second thin coat of color, start by capping the free edge to seal
  5. Step 5

    Apply a thin coat of Super Gloss Top Coat to nails, start by capping the free edge of the nail to seal and apply to the surface of the nail leaving a small free margin around the perimeter of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds.

    Apply a thin coat of Super Gloss Top Coat to nails
  6. Step 6

    Cleanse the nails to remove gel residue with a nail wipe saturated with NAS 99 Nail Cleansing Solution.

    Cleanse the nails to remove gel residue with a nail wipe saturated with NAS 99 Nail Cleansing Solution
  7. Step 7

    Apply a drop of ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in.

    Apply a drop of ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in

Video Tutorial

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