Description

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 is a striking purple shimmer gel polish created for professional manicures, salon services, and creative nail-art designs. This distinctive OPI GelColor shade is part of the Tokyo Collection and offers a sophisticated purple color with a luminous shimmer effect.

If you are searching for OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85, OPI GelColor GCT85, OPI GCT85 gel polish, or OPI purple shimmer gel polish, this shade is an excellent addition to a professional nail-color collection.

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 is identified by the professional shade code GCT85. Professional nail-supply retailers list the GelColor version as a 0.5 oz / 15 mL gel polish.

OPI’s official product information identifies Samurai Breaks a Nail as a purple nail polish from the Tokyo Collection. The shade has a more dimensional appearance than a standard purple crème, with shimmer that can reveal blue-purple tones depending on the lighting and application.

This makes OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 an appealing choice for clients who want purple nails with additional depth and visual interest.

Purple Shimmer Gel Polish for Professional Nail Looks

Purple is a versatile nail color that can range from soft and elegant to bold and dramatic. The shimmer character of GCT85 adds another dimension, making it useful for both everyday manicures and special-occasion nail designs.

Use OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 for:

• Full purple shimmer manicures
• Purple accent nails
• Purple French tips
• Shimmer French manicures
• Purple and nude nail designs
• Purple and pink combinations
• Purple and silver nail art
• Purple and gold accents
• Evening manicures
• Party nail designs
• Abstract nail art
• Color-blocking
• Statement nails
• Tokyo-inspired nail looks

The purple shimmer effect can make GCT85 particularly attractive when clients want a manicure that catches the light while maintaining a polished salon appearance.

Why Choose OPI GCT85 Gel Polish?

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 gives nail professionals a distinctive purple shimmer option for their GelColor collection.

Professional retailers consistently identify the product using the GCT85 code and list it as a 0.5 oz GelColor product.

The OPI GelColor system is designed for professional gel manicures using compatible base, color, top-coat, and curing products. When properly prepared, applied, and cured according to the manufacturer’s current instructions, GelColor can provide a smooth and glossy professional manicure.

GCT85 is particularly useful for salons that want more than basic crème shades. Its shimmer finish allows nail technicians to create dimensional purple manicures without needing complicated nail-art techniques.

OPI GCT85 Nail Art Ideas

Classic Purple Shimmer Manicure

Apply OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 to all nails for a sophisticated purple shimmer manicure. The reflective effect can add depth to the color as the nails move under different lighting.

Purple French Tips

Use a nude, sheer pink, or natural base and apply GCT85 to the tips. Purple shimmer French tips offer a stylish alternative to traditional white French tips.

Purple and Nude

Combine GCT85 with nude or beige shades for a balanced manicure. Use GCT85 on selected nails while keeping the remaining nails neutral.

Purple and Silver

Purple and silver create an elegant combination. Add silver lines, metallic details, glitter, or small accents to emphasize the shimmer character of GCT85.

Purple and Gold

For a warmer luxury look, combine GCT85 with gold details. Gold foil, metallic lines, or subtle glitter can make this combination suitable for parties, celebrations, and evening events.

Purple Accent Nails

For clients who prefer a more understated look, use GCT85 on one or two accent nails. Pair it with pink, nude, beige, white, or soft lavender shades.

Layered Shimmer Effects

GCT85 can also be incorporated into creative nail art where the shimmer becomes part of the overall design. Use it for abstract shapes, geometric accents, lines, or selected statement nails.

How to Apply OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85

For professional results, use OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 as part of the compatible OPI GelColor system and follow the manufacturer’s current preparation, application, curing, and removal instructions.

1. Prepare and shape the natural nails.
2. Carefully prepare the cuticle area.
3. Clean the nail plate and remove oils or residue.
4. Apply the appropriate OPI GelColor base product.
5. Cure according to the current manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Prepare the GCT85 color according to the product directions.
7. Apply a thin, even layer of OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85.
8. Avoid contact with the surrounding skin and cuticle.
9. Cure the color using compatible UV or LED equipment.
10. Apply a second thin coat if additional coverage is desired.
11. Cure the second coat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
12. Apply the compatible OPI GelColor top coat.
13. Cure the top coat according to the current system directions.
14. Complete the manicure according to professional OPI instructions.

Professional GelColor listings describe GCT85 as a soak-off gel product that is cured under UV or LED equipment. Because curing requirements can vary according to the lamp and current product system, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the specific products and equipment being used.

Proper nail preparation, thin coats, avoiding skin contact, and complete curing are important parts of a professional gel manicure.

OPI Tokyo Collection – Samurai Breaks a Nail

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 belongs to OPI’s Tokyo Collection, the collection inspired by Tokyo’s culture, fashion, food, traditions, and modern style.

OPI describes Samurai Breaks a Nail as a cutting-edge purple shade, while professional and independent swatch sources highlight its shimmer and blue-purple character.

The Tokyo Collection includes a series of recognizable shades that can be connected through internal linking on your CBS Beauty Supply website. The collection includes Samurai Breaks a Nail followed by How Does Your Zen Garden Grow, I’m On a Sushi Roll, Suzi-san Climbs Fuji-san, Tempura-ture is Rising, Kanpai OPI!, and Chopstix and Stones.

This makes GCT85 an important starting point for your Tokyo Collection GelColor cluster.

Pair OPI GCT85 With Other OPI GelColor Shades

For another product from the Tokyo Collection, explore OPI GelColor – How Does Your Zen Garden Grow – GCT86.

GCT86 follows GCT85 in the Tokyo Collection sequence and provides a bright lime-green contrast to the purple shimmer character of Samurai Breaks a Nail.

You can combine GCT85 and GCT86 for:

• Purple and lime-green accent nails
• Alternating color manicures
• Abstract nail art
• Color blocking
• Geometric designs
• Creative French tips
• Statement nail art

You can also explore OPI GelColor – Not So Bora-Bora-ing Pink for a softer pink-and-purple combination.

Purple and pink work especially well for feminine, romantic, party, and creative manicure styles.

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 for Salons

A professional nail-color collection should include classic colors as well as distinctive shades that allow clients to create personalized looks.

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 is an excellent option for clients who request purple, shimmer, statement, or evening-inspired nail designs.

The shade can be used for complete manicures, accent nails, French tips, seasonal looks, special-event manicures, and creative nail art.

Its recognizable OPI name and GCT85 shade code also make it easier for nail professionals and customers to locate the exact product they want.

Whether your client wants a sophisticated purple manicure or a more creative shimmer design, GCT85 provides a versatile option within the OPI GelColor range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85?

OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 is a purple shimmer gel polish. OPI officially identifies Samurai Breaks a Nail as purple, while swatch sources describe darker purple, blue-purple, and lilac shimmer characteristics.

What is the OPI GelColor code for Samurai Breaks a Nail?

The GelColor code is GCT85. Professional nail-supply retailers list Samurai Breaks a Nail under the GCT85 code.

What size is OPI GelColor GCT85?

The professional GelColor version is commonly listed as 0.5 oz / 15 mL.

Is Samurai Breaks a Nail part of the Tokyo Collection?

Yes. Samurai Breaks a Nail is part of OPI’s Tokyo Collection. OPI’s official product page identifies the shade with Tokyo, and professional collection references place it at T85/GCT85.

Is OPI GCT85 a crème or shimmer?

GCT85 is best described as a shimmer shade. Independent swatch sources describe Samurai Breaks a Nail as a darker purple with blue-purple shimmer or a lilac shimmer finish.

What nail designs work with OPI GCT85?

GCT85 works well for complete purple shimmer manicures, purple French tips, accent nails, purple-and-nude combinations, purple-and-silver designs, purple-and-gold nail art, abstract designs, and statement manicures.

What colors pair well with Samurai Breaks a Nail?

Purple shimmer pairs well with nude, beige, white, pink, silver, gold, lavender, and bright contrasting shades such as lime green.

Does OPI GelColor GCT85 require a curing lamp?

Yes. GelColor is a light-cured gel system and should be used with compatible UV or LED curing equipment. Follow the manufacturer’s current instructions for the specific system and lamp.

Where can I buy OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85?

You can shop OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 at CBS Beauty Supply. Check the product page for current pricing, availability, shipping information, and ordering options.

Shop OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 at CBS Beauty Supply

Add OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 to your professional nail-color collection and create purple shimmer manicures, French tips, accent nails, evening looks, seasonal designs, and creative nail art.

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Shop OPI GelColor – Samurai Breaks a Nail – GCT85 at CBS Beauty Supply for a distinctive purple shimmer OPI GelColor shade suitable for professional manicures and creative nail designs.