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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.

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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