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How to Apply Strengthening Gel Nail Polish

Wanna add major muscle to your manicures? Here's the 411 on how to apply strengthening gel nail polish as the base.

Step by Step

  1. Step 1

    First thing's first, follow OPI’s GelColor prep guidelines and steps.

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  2. Step 2

    Strongly shake GelColor Stay Strong Base Coat for a minute to make sure it's mixed and ready to mingle.

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  3. Step 3

    Apply a thin coat evenly using short, quick movements. Cap the free edge.

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  4. Step 4

    Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.

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  5. Step 5

    Give that GelColor shade a good shake for about a minute.

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  6. Step 6

    Apply 1 thin coat, leaving a tiny margin around the cuticle area. Cap the free edge to prevent shrinkage.

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  7. Step 7

    Cure for 30 seconds, then repeat step 6.

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  8. Step 8

    Shake GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat for a minute.

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  9. Step 9

    Apply a thin top coat, leaving a tiny margin around the cuticle area. Cap the free edge to seal it awe in and cure for 30 seconds.

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  10. Step 10

    Remove any gel residue with a Nail Wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99 Nail Cleansing Solution. Way to finish strong.

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  11. Step 11

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Video Tutorial

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