# Protective Manicure Products OPI Created Easy-to-Remove Gel Nail Polish Base and Top Coats By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-10-23 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-to-remove-gel-nail-polish References: [byrdie](http://www.byrdie.com/opi-gel-nail-polish) & [opi](https://www.opi.com/blog/new-opi-gelcolor-prohealth-technology#XrJfKmES4b5Pdfac.97) Most consumers and manicurists have come to the conclusions that it is anything but easy to remove gel nail polish, as it is a process that involves long periods of soaking and plenty of surface buffing. As a result of the removal treatment, one's nails are often damaged—but [OPI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opi-gelcolor-intelligel-system) developed the ProHealth Technology Base Coat and Top Coat to remedy this. This two-piece system promises to protect one's nails from damage often caused by [gel manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21free-gel-nail-polish), as well as make the removal process incredibly easy and shorten it to just about seven minutes. To use, the ProHealth Technology Base Coat is to be applied first to nourish and protect nails. After this layer has been cured under a UV light, a [GelColor polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardell-1-step-gel-polish) can be chosen from OPI's wide assortment and topped with a coat to seal in the color. When it comes to removal, a cotton ball can be soaked in acetone remover, applied to the nail and the gel color easily flakes away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Easy-removal Manicure Products:** OPI's ProHealth Technology Base Coat and Top Coat makes removing gel nail polish easy and promises to protect one's nails from damage, presenting an opportunity for manicure products to become more user-friendly. - **Protective Nail Polish Coatings:** The development of ProHealth Technology Base Coat and Top Coat by OPI presents an opportunity to the nail polish industry to develop more protective coatings for nail care. - **UV Technology for Nail Care:** The use of UV light to cure coatings on nails provides an opportunity for the development of more innovative techniques for nail care. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty Products:** OPI's ProHealth Technology Base Coat and Top Coat creates an opportunity for the beauty industry to improve upon their current nail polish offerings and develop more protective and user-friendly products. - **Manicure Services:** Manicurists can use OPI's ProHealth Technology Base Coat and Top Coat to offer an innovative and comfortable solution to customers looking for easier and more protective manicure treatments. - **Healthcare:** The protective and nourishing properties of OPI's ProHealth Technology Base Coat and Top Coat make it an interesting innovation opportunity for healthcare professionals interested in exploring preventative measures for nail care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Manicure Removal Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-soak-manicure-remover.md) - [Sunlight-Reactive Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-wear-chill-paint.md) - [Self-Correcting Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opi-gelcolor-intelligel-system.md) - [Soak-Off Nail Gels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-builder-gel.md) - [Broccoli-Infused Nail Polish Removers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-based-nail-polish-remover.md) - [Ready-to-Apply Gel Nail Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylee-gel-nail-wraps.md) - [Protective Nail Care Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spf50-nude-veil.md) - [Two-Step Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-couture-collection.md) - [Gold-Flecked Cuticle Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opi-good-as-gold-cuticle-serum.md)