GelColor French Manicure Application
- Step by Step Instructions
- Products & Tools Used
Prepare the nail for French manicure application by following OPI GelColor Nail Prep Steps.
Shake OPI GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat vigorously for 1 minute to thoroughly mix. Wipe excess Base Coat from the stem and brush when removing from the bottle.
Apply a thin coat down the center of the nail and then to each side leaving a tiny margin around the cuticle. Cap the free edge to prevent shrinkage.
Cure 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.
Shake OPI GelColor Put It In Neutral vigorously for 1 minute to thoroughly mix. Wipe excess color from the stem and brush when removing from the bottle.
Apply a very thin coat to the center of the nail and then to each side leaving a tiny margin around the cuticle (coverage may look sheer). Cap the free edge to prevent shrinkage.
Cure each coat 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.
Remove gel residue with an Expert Touch Nail Wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99. This will allow you to create a crisp smile line.
Shake OPI GelColor Alpine Snow vigorously for 1 minute to thoroughly mix. Wipe excess color from the stem and brush when removing from the bottle.
Apply a thin coat of OPI GelColor Alpine Snow to the tip of the nail in an arched smile line.
With the tips still uncured, clean up the smile line using a clean up brush dampened with N.A.S. 99.
Repeat the same steps on the remaining nails and cure for 30 seconds.
Shake OPI GelColor Stay Shiny Top Coat vigorously for 1 minute to thoroughly mix. Wipe excess Top Coat from the stem and brush.
Apply a very thin coat to the nail leaving a tiny margin around the cuticle. Cap the free edges to seal in color.
Cure the whole hand for 30 seconds in the OPI STAR LIGHT Gel Lamp.
Remove the tacky layer with an Expert Touch Nail Wipe saturated with N.A.S. 99.
Replenish the dry cuticles with a drop of ProSpa Cuticle Oil and gently massage into cuticles.