A confident glossy red for polished gel manicures with unmistakable OPI salon appeal.
✦ Salon Gel Color in Red Heads Ahead
OPI GelColor GCU13 Red Heads Ahead is a professional soak-off gel polish shade from OPI’s GelColor system. Listed across professional beauty distributors as part of the Scotland collection, this 15 mL gel color bottle delivers an intense glossy red look designed for salon LED gel services.
Use it within the OPI GelColor 3-step system with an approved GelColor base and top coat. The formula is designed to cure under LED light, with OPI training materials referencing a 30-second LED cure for GelColor steps, helping professionals create a clean, refined gel manicure service.
✦ Why It Belongs on Your Gel Color Shelf
✦ Intense Glossy RedA bold red gel shade with a glossy finish, ideal for clients who love a polished, statement manicure.
✦ Professional Soak-Off SystemPart of OPI’s GelColor family, this gel polish is intended for professional soak-off gel color services.
✦ LED-Curing FormulaOPI GelColor training materials reference a 30-second LED cure for GelColor steps when used as directed.
✦ Color-Matched OPI AppealOPI states GelColor shades are created as true color matches to corresponding OPI lacquer collections, with final appearance varying by system and application.
✦ 15 mL Salon BottleSupplied in the standard professional 15 mL, 0.5 fl. oz. GelColor bottle listed by distributors for this SKU.
✦ Scotland Collection ShadeRed Heads Ahead is listed by multiple sellers and catalogues within OPI’s Scotland GelColor collection.
✦ Formula Features
GelColor System ShadeDesigned to be applied with OPI GelColor base and top coats as part of a professional 3-step gel service.
Manufacturer SDS ComponentsThe OPI GelColor SDS lists methacrylates, including HEMA, along with photoinitiator and color-related components for the GelColor product family.
Professional SizeEach bottle is listed as 15 mL, 0.5 fl. oz., making it a practical choice for salon color menus.
Made in USA ListingMultiple distributor listings identify this OPI GelColor format as made in the USA.
✦ How to Use
- 01Shake the bottle vigorously before use to help mix the gel color evenly, then prep nails according to professional GelColor service guidelines.
- 02Apply an approved OPI GelColor base coat in a thin layer, seal the free edge, and cure under an LED lamp as directed by OPI.
- 03Apply Red Heads Ahead in thin, even coats, curing each coat under LED light. OPI training materials cite a 30-second LED cure for GelColor steps.
- 04Finish with an OPI GelColor top coat, cure as directed, and complete the service with cuticle oil when appropriate.
