Stay Classic Base Coat
Stay Classic Base Coat
Stay Classic GelColor Base Coat creates a durable foundation for OPI GelColor gel nail polish.
- OPI's classic tried and true base coat formula, now in new enhanced packaging.
- GelColor gel nail polish top & base coats now feature white caps with texture and grip, so that salon professionals can easily identify and open them.
- The perfect gel nail polish base coat for clients who have healthy, hard, or brittle nails.
- Gel nail polish base coat cures in 30 seconds under the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp
- Available to professional nail technicians only.
- Made in the USA.
- Up to 3 weeks of shine-intense wear and stay-true color.
- Soak-off removal.
- Fully cures in 30 seconds under the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp, so your nails are 100% dry and smudge-proof immediately after gel manicure service.
- Quick service time.
- Lightweight feel on fingers.
- Properly prep nail and cuticle for optimal adhesion, then apply one coat of Bond-Aid pH Balancing Agent.
- Shake GelColor Base Coat of choice (OPI GelColor Stay Strong or OPI GelColor Stay Classic) vigorously then apply a thin coat. Cap the free edge to prevent chipping Cure 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.
- Shake gel nail polish shade of choice to thoroughly mix pigment, this will allow even color application and avoid patchiness.
- Apply a very thin coat of color and cure for 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.
- Apply a second very thin coat of gel nail polish. Cap the free edge again. The second coat will provide true color payoff. Cure 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.
- Shake OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat vigorously for 1 minute to thoroughly mix. Apply a very thin coat and cap the free edge to seal in color. Cure 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.
- Remove tacky layer on Top Coat with an Expert Touch Nail Wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99.

OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat
We’re unveiling our new durable gel lineup with serious staying power, including base coats for every nail type. The OPI GelColor system you know and love now has a new look and feel, plus, we’ve added a new innovation!
Perfect Base Coats for Every Client
We’re unveiling our new durable gel lineup with serious staying power, including base coats for every nail type. The OPI GelColor system you know and love now has a new look and feel, plus, we’ve added a new innovation!


The New OPI GelColor Line Up
Say hello to the secret to long-lasting nails, OPI GelColor is our high shine, quick-dry formula with up to 3 weeks of wear and shine. See the full line up of OPI GelColor products below.
OPI GelColor
We’re putting it out there: We think our gel nail polish is simply the best. Yes, we’re as bold as our lineup of color choices.
