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OPI resident educator and A-Team expert Bryony McMillan has been with OPI for over 2 years and is well known as an expert in the field of hand care and nail treatment. Her portfolio is ever expanding, having recently worked with some top stars at the MOBO awards. She works day to day as an educator at OPI’s HO, heading up the education team and delivering training classes across all OPI treatment and colour ranges, from foundation to advanced masterclasses.There is no one better to advise on how you should be presenting and positioning your manicure service this winter, as well as recommending additional homecare lines to support your retail income. And there is no better system to deliver this service than OPI’s Avoplex Spa Manicure system.
“There’s no harder working part of your body than your hands,” explains Bryony “they’re put through constant stresses on a daily basis and combined with the upcoming change in season there is no better time to be encouraging your clients to enjoy a full OPI spa manicure service.
“It’s really no different than any other skin care regime and your spa manicure service should be positioned exactly as this to replenish, condition and soothe hard-working hands.”
Bryony recommends…
Avoplex Replenishing System
Indulge in the essence of rich avocado. Softer, smoother hands are just moments away. Each Avoplex moisture-replenishing system product is infused with OPI’s advanced avocado lipid complex, delivering more vibrant, rejuvenated skin with nutritive, deep penetrating avocado oil – rich in proteins, vitamins and phospholipids – the biological building blocks of the skin! For a truly indulgent manicure treatment, this prescriptive range offers you and your clients a treatment that is technologically superior, with spa fresh fragrances and exceptional hydrating properties.
Avoplex Exfoliating Cuticle Treatment
Contains a unique blend of alpha hydroxy acids and OPI’s advanced avocado lipid complex in a leave-on formula – no need to wash off. Soften hard thick cuticles to help Avoplex Oil work more effectively. Eliminates dry, rough cuticles with a unique blend of natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids whose gentle exfoliating action sloughs away dead skin cells to reveal softer, smoother more beautiful cuticles.
Benefits:
- Replenishes essential moisture
- Not abrasive
- Rich cream easy to apply
- Can apply whether you are wearing lacquer or not
Avoplex Moisture Replenishing Lotion
Contains a high nutritive blend of avocado oil lipid complex with a spa-fresh fragrance of fresh cut flowers including yellow freesia, sweet pea and green ivy. Spa-quality benefits of OPI’s advanced avocado lipid complex, antioxidant vitamin C, allantoin and aloe.
Benefits:
- Can be used over the entire body
- Revitalise, soothe and condition dry skin
- Soothes and conditions dry skin and hard working hands
Avoplex High Intensity Hand and Nail Cream
Packed with deep penetrating protein peptides, an exclusive blend of ultra moisturising shea, coco, avocado and almond butters and OPI’s advanced avocado lipid complex. Formulated for both hands and nails. This rich moisturiser provides maximum hydration and offers intense relief for severely dry and overworked hands. Soothes and conditions dry skin and hard working hands.
Benefits:
- Increases skin elasticity and nail flexibility
- Great everyday rich lotion for hands
Avoplex Nail and Cuticle Oil
Rich in therapeutic skin loving avocado oil which is 1000 times more powerful than regular vitamin E. It is formulated with a large dose of OPI’s advanced avocado lipid complex, vitamin E, grape seed, sesame, sunflower and kukui nut oils. The nongreasy formula does not contain mineral oils.
Benefits:
- Keeps nail root moist to encourage a healthy nail growth
- Great to use with Nail Envy to encourage a flexible nail
- Treat dry cuticles or rough heels and elbows
- Absorbs into the skin so not left with a greasy residue
- Can be applied over nail lacquer to speed up drying
- Won’t dull lacquer if applied every day
Avoplex Oil to Go
Rich in therapeutic skin loving avocado oil which is 1000 times more powerful than regular vitamin E. It is formulated with a large dose of OPI’s advanced avocado lipid complex, vitamin E, grape seed, sesame, sunflower and kukui nut oils. The thick gel consistency and lock tight closure makes it perfect to pop in your handbag and use on the go.
Benefits:
- Easy, non – drip usage on the go – No excuses for dry cuticles
- Keeps the nail root moist to encourage a healthy nail growth
- Leak – proof handy tube – Great for travel
- Convenient, go-anywhere tube is ideal for pocket or handbag
Avoplex is available in Capital stores.
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