OPI - GEL COLOR - Coral-ing Your Spirit Animal

OPI’s gel nail polish is officially called “GelColor Soak-off Gel Lacquer” and in short, a gel manicure is a coat of colored gel that looks deceptively similar to nail polish. It's a thin brush-on formula, designed for high performance and a glossier finish than regular nail polish. When it comes to the question of "How long do gel nails last?" In fact, an OPI GelColor manicure lasts for up to 3 weeks. How to apply gel nail polish? 1. If you’re wearing polish already, it will be removed. 2. Nails are trimmed, if needed, and shaped with a file. Pick out your favorite nail shape ahead of time! 3. Cuticles are pushed back or trimmed and nails are buffed then cleaned; you may be asked to wash your hands. 4. A nail primer like OPI Bond Aid is applied which brings the surface of the natural nail to the proper pH for optimum adhesion, and a bonding base coat is applied. Finishing the preparation to the nail for long-lasting coverage. 5. Nails are cured under an LED light. 6. Coats of lacquer and time curing under the LED light alternate until topcoat is applied and cured. 7. Nails are wiped with an alcohol wipe; you may receive a hand and wrist massage as well!