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Gel Nail Polish French Manicure Tutorial

There’s nothing as classic as a french mani. Chic out with these expert tips to get those coveted white tips.

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  1. Step 1

    Before You Begin: Prep those nails! Follow OPI Salon Service Prep steps prior to GelColor application. Shake bottles vigorously for 1 minute to thoroughly blend ingredients.

  2. Step 2

    Apply a thin coat of Super Base Base Coat to nails. Start by capping the free edge of the nail to seal and apply to the surface of the nail leaving a small free margin around the perimeter of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds in an OPI Star Light Gel Lamp.

    Apply a thin coat of Super Base Base Coat to nails
  3. Step 3

    Apply a thin coat of Bare My Soul. Start by capping the free edge to seal and apply to the surface of the nail leaving a small free margin around the perimeter of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds. Repeat for coverage.

    Apply a thin coat of Bare My Soul
  4. Step 4

    Optional: If desired use a detail brush dipped in Big Apple Red to create your smile line.

    If desired use a detail brush dipped in Big Apple Red to create your smile line
  5. Step 5

    Cap the free edge of the nail with Big Apple Red®. Use the precision corner of the Intelli-Brush™ to tuck the color into the corner and create the smile line and fill in the tip of the nail.

    Cap the free edge of the nail with Big Apple Red®
  6. Step 6

    Apply a thin coat of Super Gloss Top Coat to nails, start by capping the free edge of the nail to seal and apply to the surface of the nail leaving a small free margin around the perimeter of the nail. Cure for 30 seconds.

    Apply a thin coat of Super Gloss Top Coat to nails
  7. Step 7

    Cleanse the nails to remove gel residue with a nail wipe saturated with NAS 99 Nail Cleansing Solution.

    Cleanse the nails to remove gel residue with a nail wipe saturated with NAS 99 Nail Cleansing Solution
  8. Step 8

    Apply a drop of ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in.

    Apply a drop of ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil to the base of each nail and massage in

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