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GELevate™ & Create

Introducing GELevate™ from OPI: an extension system designed with time-pressed pros in mind

Embracing innovation is key to remaining a master of your craft: an advantage OPI delivers with the launch of the GELevate™ Extension System. Designed to enhance efficiency and ease of service, the professional system is described as a ‘shortcut’ to flawless extensions. It includes three products: GELevate™ Soft Gel Tips, 4-in-1 Builder Gel and the Lightning Flash Cure Gel Lamp.

“The GELevate™ Extension System enables flawless-looking tips in half the service time, thanks to the innovative double-sided and prep-free MicroEtched tips,” comments OPI co-founder & brand ambassador, Suzi Weiss-Fischmann. “Clients will love the lightweight, comfortable fit that feels like a natural nail – but better.”

Suzi Weiss-Fischmann

The system

Shape spotlight

Almond
Coffin
Stiletto
Round
Square

GELevate™ Soft Gel Full Coverage Tips

Eliminating the need for E-filing, and buffing, these double-etched tips are designed to adhere to all nail shapes and sizes. The medium-length tips are available in 16 sizes, including five half sizes, and come in five shapes: almond, coffin, stiletto, round and square. Ultra-thin edges allow for seamless application at the cuticle, removing the need for blending.

The patent-pending tip design, GELevate ProApex™, offers up to three weeks’ wear. Sculpted by OPI research & development and nail pro experts, ProApex™ tips feature a flexible C-curve designed to enhance durability and impact resistance. Each tip boasts a size indicator, and a sizing system identifier is included on the packaging.

Price: £36.90 + VAT per box of 640 tips.

“The GELevate™ Extension System enables flawless-looking tips in half the service time, thanks to the innovative double-sided and prep-free MicroEtched tips.”

GELevate™ Lightning Flash Cure Gel Lamp

Portable, lightweight and cordless, the GELevate™ system is completed with a convenient LED touch sensor lamp. With 360-degree movement, it can be effortlessly positioned for optimal use. The long-lasting battery life of up to 24 hours allows for back-to-back client appointments without interruption. The lamp can be used to flash cure GELevate™ Soft Gel Tips, nail art and embellishments. Always finish with a full cure using the OPI Star Light Lamp.

Infill insight

After around three weeks’ wear, GELevate™ 4-in-1Builder can be infilled. The Soft Gel Tips are designed to stay on the natural nail as it grows out, reducing time required for filling and rebalancing.

Infill insight

After around three weeks’ wear, GELevate™ 4-in-1Builder can be infilled. The Soft Gel Tips are designed to stay on the natural nail as it grows out, reducing time required for filling and rebalancing.

GELevate™ 4-in-1 Builder

Designed to adhere, overlay, build and fill, this vegan, HEMA-free formula is available in four semi-sheer neutral hues and a clear. OPI’s Intelli-Builder Technology™ allows techs to create strong and durable overlays, build short to medium-length extensions, and fill and sculpt overlays and tips. The Clear 4-in-1 Builder can also be used to adhere tips.

The product’s Intelli-Brush™ features a rounded edge to enhance precision during application and enable pros to apply colour close to the cuticle. It also fans out to offer greater coverage in one stroke. Product pick-up and flow are controlled thanks to the brush’s channel design, which allows product to slowly flow onto the bristles.

Clear Builder Gel: £18.99 + VAT

Semi-sheer Builder Gels: £21.90 + VAT each

Meet the 4-in-1 Builders

OPI’m Flawless
Clear
4get Me Not
Cool pink
For the Fill of It
Warm pink
Blank Canvas
Milky white
Pink Over-slay
True pink

The GELevate™ Extension System launches 10 June on uk.wella.professionalstore.com and via selected wholesalers.

www.opi.com /OPINailsUK @opinailsuk

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