
OPI’s NEW Chrome Effects and Infinite Shine Glaze Toppers
After seasons of barely-there manicures and minimalist nail looks, chrome is officially back in the spotlight.
Watch the metamorphosis of your client's nails with this 3D butterfly design.


Developed from NSI’s gel color technology, Balance Color Gels are available in two series — Basics and Classics. Wearable over acrylic, UV gel, or natural nails, Balance Color Gels can be layered and mixed. The Classics Collection includes Cherry Red, Orange Red, Fuchsia, Soft Red, Hot Pink, Silk Pink, Peach Pink, Blush Pink, Plum Purple, and White Shimmer. The Basics Collection includes X-treme White, Basic Yellow, Basic Green, Basic Blue, Basic Black, Basic Brown, Basic Red, and Basic Purple.

1. Apply tips and apply a layer of Balance Bond and a layer of Basic One-Step Clear Gel. Cure for 30 seconds.

2. Using Balance Color Gels, create a butterfly motif design on the nail. Cure and cap with Finish Gel. Remove the tacky layer with NSI Cleanse.

3. On an NSI Gold Nail Form, use Clear Builder Gel to create butterfly wings. Cure, coat with Finish Gel, and cure again. Shape the butterfly body out of Builder Gel and cure. Cleanse wings and body of the tacky layer. Use Builder Gel to assemble the butterfly. Use nail paints to decorate the butterfly.

4. Use NSI Builder Gel to adhere the 3-D butterfly to the nail, cure the entire enhancement to solidify the bond.

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