
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.
Semi-custom colors and designs created via layering are increasingly showing up at trade show booth demos and continuing education classes. Clients love walking out of your salon owning a look no one else has, plus this technique can breathe life back into older shades your clients have gotten bored with. You can layer with so many different mediums. Here are a few to try.


CND Shellac
Nails by Heather Reynosa-Davis
Country Cutts, Palmer, Alaska
Who knew green was part of the Shellac color range?

Essie Nail Polish
Nails by Elle Gerstein
New York City
This custom red is sure to become a client favorite.

Minx Nail Coatings
Nails by Lisa Logan, New York City
New translucent Minx coatings are ideal for layering; let clients choose a solid base color, then top with a whimsical design.
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NSI Polish Pro Gel-Polish
Nails by Heather Hall-Williams
Scratch Pedicure Parlour, Rockford, Ill.
These colors create the perfect custom nude.

Masterworks Gel
Nails by Amy Becker
Masterworks Hair & Nail Salon, Cedarburg, Wis.
Masterworks educators dub this the “icing” technique, in which a layer of transparent glitter is layered over a gel to create a new color.

Hand & Nail Harmony Gelish
Nails by Thao Nguyen, Santa Monica
Layered blue and pink create a regal purple, while the shimmer adds fun femininity.
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Entity One Couture Gel Colors
Nails by Tracy Giles
BloomingNails, Birmingham, Ala.
We love this deep sparkly hue.

Bio Sculpture Gel
Nails by Chris Mans
Jeweled Nails, Irvine, Calif.
This shimmery orange is the perfect summer shade.

SheeKee Nail Wraps
Nails by Honey
NailzbyHoney, Brooklyn, N.Y.
This bold chevron French is perfect for fun-loving clients.

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