A classic professional gel base for polished, salon-ready GelColor manicures.
✦ The First Step in a Refined GelColor Manicure
OPI GC001 Stay Classic Base Coat is a professional-only GelColor base coat created for use as the thin first layer in the OPI GelColor system. Designed to help anchor gel color to the nail plate, it is recommended by OPI for short, strong nails and fits seamlessly into a salon gel manicure routine.
The 15 mL bottle is made for professional settings, with OPI’s white textured cap for quick identification and comfortable handling. When applied in thin coats, sealed at the free edge, and cured as directed under the OPI LED STAR LIGHT, it helps create a dependable foundation for GelColor color and top coat.
✦ Why It Belongs at Your Gel Station
✦ GelColor System Base Made to be used as the first coat within the OPI GelColor professional gel system.
✦ 30-Second LED Cure OPI specifies a 30-second cure under the OPI LED STAR LIGHT for each base layer.
✦ For Short, Strong Nails Stay Classic is OPI’s recommended base coat choice for clients with short, strong nails.
✦ Adhesion Support Helps support GelColor adhesion and color retention when used with the complete OPI system.
✦ Soak-Off Removal Designed for professional soak-off removal with acetone or a soak-off remover.
✦ Salon-Friendly Bottle The white textured cap helps professionals identify base and top coats quickly during service.
✦ Formula Features
Gel Base Coat Format A professional gel base coat for the OPI GelColor manicure sequence.
SKU GC001 The Stay Classic base coat option in a 15 mL / 0.5 fl oz bottle.
Professional Ingredients Manufacturer SDS information lists gel components including HEMA and acrylate-related materials.
Pro-Only Handling Intended for professional use; review manufacturer safety information before use or storage.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Shake the bottle for about 30 seconds, then prep the natural nail by pushing back cuticles, lightly buffing to remove shine, and cleansing the nail surface.
- 02 Apply a thin layer of GelColor Stay Classic Base Coat to the free edge and nail plate using short, controlled brushstrokes.
- 03 Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI LED STAR LIGHT, then continue with 1–2 thin coats of OPI GelColor shade, curing each coat as directed.
- 04 Finish with GelColor Top Coat and cure for 30 seconds. For removal, break the seal, soak with acetone or soak-off remover, and gently remove softened gel.
