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.
11 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…
9 Cyndy Meadows // Feb 2, 2010 at 2:02 am
Went to a new salon. Was getting my regular acrylics filled. Before washing my hands to get ready for my top coat, the nail tech asked if I wanted a gel top coat. It was in a bottle that needed no mixing. Looked just like a regular nail polish bottle. This is my fifth day and they are great. Where can I get this product? It was an OPI product. Thanks
10 Jelena // Mar 14, 2010 at 8:57 am
It is not the artifical nails that distroy’s your nails.It’s the file and the wrong choice of manicurist.I have god experience in my work and it is very interesting that I can work and play in the same time.I am satisfied when I’m trying something new and have good results. I have only one critic-your AXXIUM lamp is not so good for work because it has only 2 bulbs on the top and no bulbs from sidewalls.Because of that I am not completely sure when I do gels.It is different with acrylic because I don’t need lamp for it.
11 colleen a // Dec 21, 2010 at 5:03 am
I loved the look and the convenience but after using this method for a few months my nails literally have peeled off to the quick. I am sure it is because of the buffing that is required to remove the polish which is difficult and from an overly zealous manicurist?? My nails look like a child who bites their nails and its actually painful they are so so short and keep peeling as they grow. Really pretty depressing.
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