A rich espresso-brown gel shade with opaque depth for sleek, salon-polished nails.
✦ Deep Espresso GelColor
OPI GelColor GCLA04 Espresso Your Inner Self is a professional gel nail polish in a deep espresso, chestnut-brown shade with opaque coverage. Part of the OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel™ System, this color brings a sophisticated neutral mood to manicures while keeping the finish refined and modern.
Packaged in a single 15 mL / 0.5 fl. oz. Pro Only bottle, this shade is intended for professional salon use with the OPI GelColor system. OPI lists a 30-second cure under the OPI Dual Cure LED light and up to 3 weeks of professional wear when used as directed.
✦ Why It Belongs on Your Color Wall
✦ Espresso Brown ShadeA deep espresso and chestnut-brown tone that feels polished, wearable, and richly refined.
✦ Opaque CoverageListed as opaque, this GelColor shade is designed to deliver full-looking color with proper thin-coat application.
✦ OPI Intelli-Gel™ SystemPart of OPI’s GelColor Intelli-Gel™ System, marketed with self-correcting stroke technology for professional application.
✦ 30-Second OPI CureOPI lists a 30-second cure per coat when used with the OPI Dual Cure LED light.
✦ Professional WearWhen applied within the OPI GelColor system, OPI states professional wear of up to 3 weeks.
✦ Salon Bottle SizeThe 15 mL / 0.5 fl. oz. bottle is a practical pro format for salon color services.
✦ Key Ingredients
Gel Formula ComponentsIncludes Di-HEMA Trimethylhexyl Dicarbamate, HEMA, Hydroxypropyl Methacrylate, and PEG-9 Dimethacrylate.
Light-Cure IngredientsContains Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide and Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone as listed by OPI.
Color PigmentsPublished colorants include Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Carmine, and Violet 2 for the shade’s rich brown appearance.
Ingredient TransparencyOPI publishes the INCI list for this SKU; review it before service for clients with known ingredient sensitivities.
✦ How to Use
- 01Properly prep the nail and cuticle area, then apply one coat of OPI Bond-Aid pH Balancing Agent as directed by OPI.
- 02Shake OPI GelColor Base Coat vigorously, apply a thin base coat, cap the free edge, and cure for 30 seconds in the OPI Dual Cure LED light.
- 03Shake Espresso Your Inner Self to mix the pigment, then apply a very thin first coat and cure for 30 seconds. Repeat with a second very thin coat.
- 04Complete the service according to OPI GelColor system guidance. For removal, break the seal and use OPI Expert Touch removal wraps, pads, or the OPI soak-off method.
