
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.
KISS launches, Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System, a salon-quality gel nail extension experience for at-home use and colorFX by imPRESS, a one-step, peel and press, no-glue manicure.

The Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System offers flawless manicures for up to 14 days with no damage to natural nails.
Photo: KISS
The KISS Salon X-tend LED soft gel system offers manicures for up to 14 days with no damage to natural nails. Salon X-tend nails are pre-sculpted, pre-polished, and ready to apply with KISS' Soft Gel Adhesive formula that provides a bubble-free finish. Application is achieved using its motion activated and ergonomically designed LED Lamp. The flexible soft gel offers a comfortable, weightless, and natural feel for up to 14 days of wear. The collection features 18 ready-to-wear styles in a variety of lengths, shapes, and finishes. Removal is safe on natural nails.
Buff nail and wipe with prep pad.
Apply the extension with gel adhesive.
Flash cure.
Finish cure under LED lamp.

The ColorFX by imPRES NO GLUE manicure offers a new chromatic color spectrum without the salon price tag.
Photo: KISS
colorFX by imPRESS NO GLUE manicure portfolio expands to introduce a new ready-to-wear chromatic color spectrum. These first-to-market pre-applied adhesive nails with chrome-like effects offers “The one-step, peel and press, no-glue” manicure for a better-than-polish, mess-free mani in minutes.
The colorFX by imPRESS product line includes 26 shades in short length and squoval shapes. The dual-layer Super Hold Adhesive allows nails to stay put for up to seven days. The nails look like custom nail art that can be done at home with no chips, smudges, or dry time. Thanks to imPRESS' PureFit Technology, colorFX by imPRESS nails look and feel like natural nails.

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