Nails will have a fresh new glow with OPI gel nails. Since OPI has a reputation built on their commitment to safety, quality, excellence, and innovation, gel nails will surely have an extra oomph. Because of this advancement in artificial nails technology, acquiring long and beautiful nails will be easier.
Gel nails system is form artificial nails. Gel nails fall under two types. The first type is the “light cured” gel. This gel is made by mixing monomers and polymers. In this process, the gel nails are mounted on either the tip or edges of the natural nails with the use of ultra violet light. The other type is the “no light gel”. Unlike the “light cured” gel, this method does not require the use of an ultra violet light. However, the nails should be dipped in the water for a few minutes after the application. Whichever the type may be, OPI gel nails offer a good quality of artificial nails.
When applying gel nails, the shine of the natural nails should be first removed. Then, using a buffer, the gel should then be sculpted with the edges of the natural nails. The application of the adhesive on the gel nail will be done next. The gel will then be placed on the outer tip of the real nail. After that, a stroke of a bonding agent should be spread to the nail. Then, a drop of acrylic powder mixture is applied on each nail. Exposure under a UV light is of course among the steps.
As compared to acrylic nails, gel nails contain a stronger composition. On the contrary, the results are not as durable as that of acrylic nails. In addition, gel nails can offer a more natural appearance. It can give the closest resemblance to the natural nails. This kind of artificial nail system is also non-porous. The application of nail polish over gel nails is also easy. However, a good gel nail product is needed to maximize the result. OPI gel nails system can offer the best quality of a natural-looking nails.
8 responses so far ↓
1 Pam // Aug 24, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Question: How do you remove OPI Op Gel topcoat? File? Drill?
2 Hemarobert // Mar 30, 2009 at 6:14 am
Interesting content.
Just wanted to share some information that may help busy professionals caught up with work and who have less time to maintain their nails. You can try out gel nails which are now becoming a hot favorite as they are natural looking even without nail tips and the best way for nail enhancement. Also, if you are allergic to those strong smelling chemicals which you can experience with acrylic nails, then you should use gel nails as these are odorless.
However, when you are planning on gel nail application, make sure you approach a nail salon or a nail artist who is well versed with gel nails and is properly trained and mastered in gel applications. This will save you from problems that can arise with improper gel nail applications.
3 MARIA PAPOUTSA // Apr 8, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Could you please let me Know where I can buy gel OPI for artificial nails ???
Thanks in advance
4 Sandra // Jul 20, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Are the OPI gel nails SAFE?
Do they damage nails?
5 Yvonne Maranto // Jul 27, 2009 at 7:51 pm
I have gel nails and use OPI polish. Should a coat of base coat be applied before the polish–one salon I go to does not and one does. Which is correct?
6 danielle // Oct 27, 2009 at 2:59 pm
questions ladies, I had the gel nails put on, and two days later they have already cracked…..am i going to the wrong place? I dont think they used OPI, also how do you remove them>
7 Anna // Dec 29, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Are OPI Gel Nails the same as other types of gel nails? If so, gels will ruin your nails just as much as acrylic. I know, I had them, and now my nails are thin and have damaging ridges which I can’t get rid of. I miss my artificial nails but not so much that I want to risk destroying my natural nails. Info please, ladies??
8 amanda // Dec 30, 2009 at 1:37 am
I get the OPI gel mani’s…I have been getting them for 6 weeks…never cracked…chipped…perfect and low maintenence. hasn’t destroyed my natural nail so far…
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