Gelcolor opi: the newest generation of nail coating

Every woman dreams of being beautiful, and at the same time putting in a minimum of effort. When it comes to nails, there are several options to get them perfect, and each of them has its own disadvantages and advantages. The easiest thing is to use regular Opi nail polish.

With it you can quickly paint and dry your nails without special equipment or materials. But this coating has one big drawback. It lasts for a couple of days, depending on the lifestyle of the owner, as a result of which, for a beautiful manicure, it is necessary to repaint your nails very often.

You can extend your nails using gel or acrylic. The manicure will be glossy, without chips or cracks for several months. The extension process lasts several hours, and in order to remove the gel, you need to cut it off, which significantly damages the nail plate.

The best option is to use shellac. It applies like regular varnish, only each layer is dried in a special lamp. This coating does not lengthen the nail plate, but it lasts for several weeks.

In order for the coating to last longer without much harm to the health of the nails, you need to choose the right shellac. It is better to pay attention to high-quality well-known brands, for example, opi gelcolor.

OPI Success Story

The fair sex owes the appearance of this company to George Schaeffer.

In 1981, he bought out an unprofitable enterprise that produced products for dental clinics. At that time, the same material was used for nails and teeth, so the company also received orders from nail salons.

But the quality of such material left much to be desired. Then a talented chemist invited to the company changed the acrylic formula. The new substance was offered to nail salons to try, and the work was a success.

Initially, the company was called Odontorium Products Inc, then they began to use an abbreviation, which became very famous. Today, Opi occupies more than 50% of the market share in the nail industry, has spread to 95 countries around the world, establishing itself as a high-quality and safe brand.

George's wife's sister made a significant contribution to the success of the company. The brand's art director, Susie Weiss Fishman, became a genius in choosing colors.

Thanks to her impeccable taste, the Opie brand has achieved unprecedented heights in nail art. It is worth noting the interesting, unusual names for the color palette that Susie Weiss comes up with herself.

Opie produces not only varnishes and gelcolors, but also professional nail care products. Cosmetic products include moisturizing and softening creams, masks and scrubs, massage lotions, and rejuvenating hand serums.

The tools are represented by a variety of pushers, nippers, cuticle sticks, and files of varying abrasiveness. Particular attention can be paid to the highest quality kolonka hair brushes, which are hand-assembled in Germany.

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The products of this brand have earned many fans. Among its main advantages are the following:

The company does not stand still and is constantly developing and introducing new technologies, effects, shades, lines;

The materials not only do not contain harmful components, but also the varnishes are enriched with beneficial substances, such as fruit amino acids and silk extract;
Almost all brand varnishes are equipped with brushes that are easy to use;
Having a normal drying speed, this varnish, however, is not subject to rapid thickening in the bottle;
The coatings are stable, the manicure does not require updating for a long time;
Opi nail polish has a very wide color palette. Almost all lines are very diverse in color;

Opiate gel polish is not inferior in quality to gels and shellacs from leading brands, although the price can be quite significantly cheaper;
Opie not only always remains at the peak of fashion, thanks to constant work in this direction, but also the brand itself introduces new popular solutions, being an innovator.

The brand's fashion lines of varnishes are interesting and varied.
The most striking and popular of them will be discussed below. [yandex2] [google2]

Features of the released collections

Not all shellacs can boast such an abundance of colors and shades.

Opie regularly updates its color palette, approximately 9 times a year. At the moment there are more than 60 collections and 300 shades.

The reason for a new collection can be a country, a famous person, a change of season, an important event or a new film release.

For example, one of the latest collections is dedicated to the Disney film “Alice Through the Looking Glass.”

It includes eight shades and one set of four mini polishes. The names of the colors entice you to try one of them:

Sky blue "Icy look"
Pearly “Your Majesty!”
Wine "What happened to the hatter?"
Creamy lilac “Outfit for all occasions”
Azure blue "Fearless Alice"
Sparkling Gold "Escape Through the Looking Glass"
Red "Big Head Day"
Fuchsia shade "for madness's sake"

Also inspired by such films as “Burlesque”, “The Amazing Spider-Man”, “OZ the Great and Powerful”, the sequel to the Bond film “Skyfall”.

Limited collections were released dedicated to the famous anime character Hello Kitty, the acclaimed film “50 Shades of Grey,” and the anniversary of the Ford Mustang.

Famous bottles reflect such cities and countries as Russia, Germany, India, Texas, New Orleans, Hong Kong, Moscow, France, India, San Francisco.

Geographical collections

Under this name you can combine several lines of coatings. According to the idea of the OPI developers, each nail polish in a particular line has a shade that is associated with the country stated in the name; the palette turns out to be very diverse. The most interesting geographical lines are the following:

India includes rich and vibrant golden tones, warm pink tones and rich reds. Dark shades of brown, cherry and dark blue;
Brazil combined 22 shades. They can be classified into two different lines. The first includes warm coffee, chocolate and caramel shades. The second one is inspired by carnivals. It includes bright yellows, oranges, pinks and reds;

France. There are not many shades in the line. Any OPI nail polish from this line is the embodiment of classic elegance and grace;
The Russian line has something in common with the French one, as it also combines several classic rich shades;
Spain brings together 10 bright, passionate, catchy shades. They are warm and very noticeable;
Switzerland includes several cool shades that evoke Alpine snows;

Holland, famous for its nightlife and flowers, is embodied in a series of bright and sophisticated varnish tones;
The German collection is the most universal. Combines both classic and fashionable, urban shades;
Hong - Kong. The series includes classic Asian colors. They are local and rich. In this line you can choose almost any desired shade.

Some lines have relatively related shades. Others, on the contrary, are completely diverse. However, in full composition they accurately convey the atmosphere of the declared country.

Famous fashionistas

The undeniable quality of this brand makes it attractive not only to ordinary fashionistas; many famous beauties use its products:

Madonna used a creamy pink polish in the shade “Italian Love” for her wedding to Englishman Guy Ritchie.

Reece Witherspoon fell in love with this brand on the set of the comedy Legally Blonde
Janet Jackson sticks to her favorite color “Big Red Apple” at the Academy Awards

Sarah Michelle Gelar, better known as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, gives her preference to "Fog Over Malaysia"

Lady Gaga, Angelina Jolie, Demi Moore, Britney Spears, Uma Thurman, Cameron Diaz and many others. No matter how picky a fashionista is, she will definitely choose the right color for herself.

The price, of course, differs from other brands, but is quite acceptable. It’s so nice to get at least a little closer to your favorite actress or singer, and stand on the same level with her in nail art.

Applying OPI shellac

Once the OPI shellac kit required for a manicure is assembled, you can begin the application procedure. Stages of applying shellac:

It is necessary to remove the remnants of old varnish, clean, dry and degrease the nail plate.
The nail shape is then created. It can be straight, sharp or slightly rounded. Depending on the density, the length of the nail is selected.
The next step is to remove the cuticle and hangnails, as well as rough tissue around the nail plate.
If the shape of the nail is not even enough, then it is necessary to polish it to eliminate unevenness.
Using a special product, it is necessary to degrease the nail surface again. Such products are also presented in the OPI assortment.
An OPI base coat is applied to the plate to protect it from pigmentation when interacting with shellac. Now you need to dry your nails in a lamp.
The selected polish color from the OPI palette must be applied to the base coat of each nail in two layers. Dry each layer thoroughly in a lamp.
If you intend to make an additional drawing or an unusual design, then this stage is carried out before applying the finishing coating. Applying the design under the finish will allow you to keep it unchanged until the next correction.
A finishing coat is applied to the completed manicure, which is thoroughly dried in a lamp.
After applying the finish, you need to remove the sticky layer from the surface of the shellac with a special tool and moisten your hands with oil. All these products are also represented in the OPI line.

Enjoy your new beautiful manicure!

What is gelcolor and how to use it?

According to the manufacturer, gelcolor opi is not a hybrid of regular varnish and gel, like shellac, it is pure gel in a bottle.

Due to the absence of varnish in the composition, the coating is much stronger than ordinary shellac.

It has a number of advantages:

Having no varnish component, such a gel is not susceptible to chips and cracks.
No need to file the nail before applying
Removed with a special product by soaking the nails for 15 minutes
A large palette of shades, repeating the color scheme of OPI varnishes. They can be mixed with each other, and this will not affect the quality of the coating.
The handle of the brush is made in such a way that it will be comfortable for any hand.
Narrow bottle prevents drying out
The composition contains natural silk and amino acids
The bottle contains diamond dust, which makes the nails sparkling and iridescent.
Does not contain formaldehyde and toluene
Due to the fact that the colors of the varnish are duplicated in the gel, you can easily correct the overgrown part of the nail by simply painting it with varnish of the same color.

There is nothing complicated in using gelcolor; it can be applied even at home.

To achieve the best effect, it is advisable to use only branded materials:

Opi's antiseptic is also available in three versions. Spray "Nas 99"

must be used to disinfect hands and nails; it is especially convenient to spray tools. Contains a component that prevents the appearance of fungus. In addition to its disinfecting properties, it degreases your hands, which makes the application of gelcolor better.

Hand gel “Swiss hand guard”

disinfects and disinfects the skin of the hands. Helps regenerate small cuts and abrasions, anesthetizes the cuticle.

Liquid soap "Swiss blue"

blue color gently cleanses the hands of the master, leaving a polymer layer that protects hands for 8 hours from chemicals. Thanks to the silicone content, hands do not become slippery.

Avoplex ExfoliatingCuticleTreatment cuticle softener
Primer for connecting the natural nail plate with the coating. Bondex "Acrylic Bonding Agent" is an absolutely safe product that has no analogues.

There is a second option in the line, Bonedex-2. It not only provides maximum grip, but also strengthens the nails thanks to the copper it contains.

There is also BondAid clutch conditioner. It not only promotes adhesion, but also restores the acidity level of the nail and is suitable for any artificial materials. It is best used for gelcolor.

Base coat
Top coat and Matte top coat. These two coatings have no difference in application, just one of them creates a glossy shine, and the other a matte surface
Lint-free “Expert Touch Nail Wipe” wipes are indispensable for removing the sticky layer
Branded LED lamp. The LEDs in it are located in such a way that you can polymerize nails on your entire hand at once. Thanks to this lamp, drying will take a minimum of time
Moisturizing and nourishing oil for nails and cuticles “Avoplex Oil”

Features of gel polishes

It’s worth figuring out why this gel polish has earned popularity all over the world. Over the many years of existence of OPI products, it has managed to earn a good reputation and there are practically no negative reviews about the products.

Opi gel polishes have the following advantages:

Evenly distributed over the nail plate.
have a comfortable brush made of natural elastic bristles (the gel polish will not “strip” when applied);
The lid is practical, it is comfortable to hold in your hand;
shades have rich pigment;
The color does not fade when worn.

Lucky Ori

The main advantage of Opi Gelcolor gel polish is its very diverse color palette, which can be found on the official website. The palette includes more than three hundred shades and is constantly updated. The colors are all rich and bright. Most lay flat in one layer, which is rare, especially with pastel series.

Reviews from craftsmen report that during wear, the color does not fade, does not rub off, does not chip, or peels off.

Popular colors

But there are, accordingly, some disadvantages:

High cost of production. Many girls do not want to pay a lot of money for a “flower garden”, which, according to the majority, does not affect the quality of the manicure. But after trying Opie gel polish once, everyone changes their mind.
A large number of fakes of a famous brand. Almost all popular brands face this, and Opi is no exception. When purchasing a gel from this company, you should be careful not to be disappointed in the product. It is better to purchase an order on the official website, directly from the manufacturer.

Important! The composition does not include formaldehyde, which is an important advantage over analogues.

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