pre-preparation
IMPORTANT: If nail surface has come into contact with any substance
(oil, cream etc) after step 3, wash hands/feet again to
ensure nail surface is completely clean.
Shape
Shape and file nails to your preferred shape. Are you an almond, square or stiletto kind of girl?
Wash
Wash your hands thoroughly after you have shaped your nails
Buff
Give your nail surface the TLC they deserve by buffing gently with a fine grain emery.
opallac application
IMPORTANT: Ensure the nail surface is completely
clean & free of any oils, creams or chemicals.
Application Video
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Base Coat
Apply a thin layer of Opallac Gel Base Coat.
Cure
Cure for 90 seconds using the Opallac LED Lamp.
Paint
Apply 1st thin coat of your chosen Opallac Gel Colour.
Cure
Cure for 90 seconds.
Paint
Apply 2nd thin coat of your chosen Opallac Gel Colour
Cure
Cure for 90 seconds.
Paint
Apply a thin coat of Opallac Gel Top Coat.
Cure
Cure for 90 seconds.
Shine & Soak
Your curing is complete, now you must remove the sticky residue off the nail surface. To do so: SATURATE the nail surface with OPALLAC 2-in-1 Shine & Soak, using a cotton wool with gently wipe over each nail.
Wash
Wash hands in cold water.
Show it off
Your Opallac Gel Manicure is Complete. Enjoy your colour for up to 14 Days.
opallac removal
Removal Video
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File
Begin by lightly filing the Gel Polish on each nail for a few seconds to break it down. Ensuring that there is no shiny surface left.
Soak
Saturate the Opallac nail wraps in the Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak solution, and ensure that the wraps are soaked thoroughly.
Wrap
Place the soaked Opallac nail wraps directly over the nail and wrap around each finger. Wait 4-5 minutes.
Peel
Remove wraps one at a time and peel off Gel colour. If the gel has not yet lifted, wrap nails and wait a further 2-3 minutes.
Wash
Peel off all nail polish residue and wash hands thoroughly. Now the hard part – what colour next? Why not try our nail art tutorials below.