OPI Intelli-Gel - Super Strong Base Coat
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OPI Super Strong Base Coat is the durability option for an Intelli-Gel service. It suits clients whose gel needs more staying power, with a shorter brush built for thin, precise application and 3+ weeks of wear.
What you get
- 1 x OPI Intelli-Gel Super Strong Base Coat, 15 mL
Why techs stock it
- 3+ weeks of wear: built for clients who need more durability.
- Strong grip: one coat provides strong adhesion for color.
- Stronger during use: OPI states nails are stronger during wear.
- Shorter brush: made for thin, precise application.
- 100% gel formula: soak-off gel removal, vegan.
Specifications
| Brand | OPI |
|---|---|
| Product | Gel base coat |
| System | GelColor Intelli-Gel |
| Size | 15 mL |
| Gel cure | 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light |
| Wear | 3+ weeks |
| Contains | HEMA, listed in the official ingredients |
| Removal | Soak-off gel |
| SKU | OPIIGSS |
How to use it
- Prep: lightly buff oily or shiny nails. Skip the buff on brittle or damaged nails.
- Mix: shake the bottle well to mix the formula.
- Load the brush: wipe the stem and the brush hairs on the way out. One brush load typically covers five nails.
- Cap: cap the free edge of all five nails first.
- Scrub in: pull the sidewalls away from the nail and scrub the base in with short, circular motions, until it looks like textured, tacky double-sided tape.
- Cure: 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light, then continue with color and top coat.
Who it suits
- Clients who lose gel early and need more durability.
- Techs who customize an Intelli-Gel service nail by nail.
- Services where a short brush and precise placement matter.
- Salons stocking a second base alongside Super Base.
Which option to choose
This base contains HEMA, so it is not the choice for a HEMA-free service. Use Super Base Base Coat there. For everyday wear on normal nails Super Base is also the simpler pick. Reach for Super Strong when a client needs more staying power.
Storing it
Store it upright with the cap tight, away from the lamp and from direct sun. Wipe the stem before closing so product does not build up.
More to pair with it: Super Gloss Top Coat, the OPI Star Light lamp and OPI Intelli-Gel shades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Super Strong Base Coat contain HEMA?+
Yes. HEMA is on the official ingredient list. For a HEMA-free service use Super Base Base Coat instead.
How long do I cure it?+
Cure for 30 seconds in the OPI Star Light, then continue with GelColor and your top coat.
How is it applied differently?+
Wipe the brush until it looks almost bare, cap the free edge, then scrub the base into the nail with short circular motions. The result should look textured and tacky.
How long does it wear?+
OPI states 3+ weeks of wear. It comes off as a soak-off gel, so avoid prying at the nail.