Base Coat

Prep: shape nails with a file, gently push back cuticles, lightly buff nails to remove shine, then wipe nails with the Prep Pad from the kit or 99 percent isopropyl alcohol. Application: paint the free edge, then apply a thin coat down the center, then to each side, avoiding skin contact. Cure by inserting 4 fingers all the way into the lamp for 60 seconds. Repeat for color layers, then apply top coat following the same method.

GELement Base Coat is OPI's foundational product for at-home gel manicures, formulated with balanced viscosity to provide strong adhesion so gel color can grip onto the nail.