HOW IT WORKS

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
1
Shape

Shape and file nails to your preferred shape. Are you an almond, square or stiletto kind of girl?

Wash
2
Wash

Wash your hands thoroughly after you have shaped your nails

Buff
3
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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Application Video

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Base Coat
2
Base Coat

Apply a thin layer of Opallac Gel Base Coat.

Cure
3
Cure

Cure for 90 seconds using the Opallac LED Lamp.

Paint
4
Paint

Apply 1st thin coat of your chosen Opallac Gel Colour.

Cure
5
Cure

Cure for 90 seconds.

Paint
6
Paint

Apply 2nd thin coat of your chosen Opallac Gel Colour

Cure
7
Cure

Cure for 90 seconds.

Paint
8
Paint

Apply a thin coat of Opallac Gel Top Coat.

Cure
9
Cure

Cure for 90 seconds.

Shine & Soak
10
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
11
Wash

Wash hands in cold water.

Show it off
12
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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Removal Video

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File
2
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
3
Soak

Saturate the Opallac nail wraps in the Opallac 2-in-1 Shine & Soak solution, and ensure that the wraps are soaked thoroughly.

Wrap
4
Wrap

Place the soaked Opallac nail wraps directly over the nail and wrap around each finger. Wait 4-5 minutes.

Peel
5
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
6
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.

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