OPI Chrome Effects 1g - Chrome to Mama CP010 92015

The silvery-white chrome powder behind the glazed donut nail. Created with Zola Ganzorigt.

This bold, mirrored-silver powder turns any gel shade into a full chrome moment. Keep it clean over neutrals or go dramatic over darks. Chrome to Mama works both ways. Part of the OPI x Zola Chrome Effects collection.

• Highly reflective, mirror finish.
• Works best with GELement at-home gel polish or GelColor.
• Easy to apply and remove.

Before you begin, shake all bottles well to mix pigments and formula.

AT-HOME USE:

1. Prep: Trim and shape nails, push back cuticles, lightly buff, then cleanse with 99% isopropyl alcohol.
2. Base: Apply a thin coat of GELement Base Coat to four fingers; cure 60 seconds. Repeat on thumb.
3. Color: Apply 1 thin coat of GELement color to four fingers; cure 60 seconds. Repeat on thumb. Repeat step for a second coat of color.
4. Top: Apply a thin coat of GELement No-Wipe Top Coat to four fingers; soft cure for 30 seconds to achieve optimum chrome adhesion. Repeat on thumb.
5. Chrome: Lightly dip applicator into glazing powder, then rub over the nail in circular motions.
6. Refine: Lightly buff the free edge with a fine-grit file; dust off excess.
7. Seal: Apply a final layer of No-Wipe Top Coat to four fingers; cure 60 seconds. Repeat on thumb.
8. Finish: Cleanse with 99% isopropyl alcohol, wash hands, apply Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil.

SALON-USE:

1. Prep: Push back cuticles, shape, lightly buff, and cleanse with N.A.S. 99.
2. Prime: Apply 1 coat of Bond-Aid.
3. Base: Apply a thin coat of GelColor Super Base or Super Strong Base Coat; cap free edge, paint full nail, cure 30 seconds.
4. Color: Apply 1 thin coat of GelColor the same way; cap and cure 30 seconds. Repeat for a second coat.
5. Top: Apply a thin coat of GelColor No-Wipe Top Coat and soft cure for 15 seconds to achieve optimum chrome adhesion.
6. Chrome: Lightly dip applicator into glazing powder, then rub over the nail in circular motions.
7. Refine: Lightly buff the free edge with a fine-grit file; dust off excess.
8. Seal: Apply Super Gloss No-Wipe Top Coat; cap and cure 30 seconds.
9. Finish: Cleanse with N.A.S. 99, have client wash hands, apply Glow Up Nail & Cuticle Oil.