OPI Gel & Lacquer Duo - S026 As Real as It Gets - Matching Gel + Lacquer 0.5 oz
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OPI S026 As Real as It Gets is a brown shade from the matching GelColor and Nail Lacquer pair.
What you get
- 1 x OPI S026 As Real as It Gets GelColor gel polish, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), cured in a lamp
- 1 x OPI S026 As Real as It Gets nail lacquer, 0.5 fl oz (15 mL), air-dries
Why techs stock it
- Thin brush-on gel: a soak-off formula with a glossier finish than regular polish.
- Up to 3 weeks of wear: fewer chips, intense shine, when used with an OPI base and top.
- Up to 7 days of wear: the lacquer air-dries and lasts when used with OPI base and top.
- Matched by code: a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure come out in the same color family.
Specifications
| Brand | OPI |
|---|---|
| Product | Gel + Lacquer Duo |
| Shade code | S026 |
| Shade name | As Real as It Gets |
| Color family | Brown |
| Format | Gel polish + matching nail lacquer |
| Size | 0.5 fl oz (15 mL) per bottle |
| Gel cure | 30 seconds under an LED lamp, about 2 minutes under UV |
| Origin | Made in the USA |
| SKU | OPIGLS026 |
How to apply the gel
- Prep: shape the nail, clean up the cuticle and apply Bond-Aid.
- Base: a thin coat of OPI gel base coat, cured.
- Color: two thin coats of OPI S026 As Real as It Gets, curing each one and capping the edge.
- Top: OPI gel top coat, cured.
- Finish: remove the tacky layer with an IPA wipe, then apply cuticle oil.
Who it suits
- Reach for it on cozy fall sets and neutral-loving clients.
- Also works for rich pedicures with a polished finish.
- Clients searching for brown shade who want the exact OPI code on file, S026.
Which option to choose
The duo suits salons that offer gel and lacquer side by side. Same shade, other formats: As Real as It Gets GelColor original formula, As Real as It Gets nail lacquer.
Storing it
Keep As Real as It Gets capped and away from the lamp and from windows. Wipe the neck before closing so the cap does not stick. Screen color can differ a little from the bottle, so check a swatch when an exact match matters.
More to pair with As Real as It Gets: OPI gel and lacquer matching sets, OPI base and top coats and all OPI.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is OPI S026 As Real as It Gets?+
OPI S026 As Real as It Gets is a brown shade. It carries OPI code S026, so you can reorder the same shade by number.
How long do I cure each coat?+
Each coat cures in about 30 seconds under an LED lamp or about 2 minutes under UV. Keep coats thin and cap the free edge so the gel cures all the way through.
Do the gel and the lacquer share a code?+
Yes. Both bottles carry shade code S026, so a gel manicure and a lacquer pedicure can be booked in the same color.