I have various OPI nail polish colours, about 30 or so. I bought them when they were mostly on sale for half price or $10, so I ended up buying a lot. OPI is my favourite brand when it comes to nail polish, even though I don’t often wear them.
I firstly applied a layer of base coat before applying the nail polish. Depending on the colour, I then applied 1 – 2 layers of nail polish for a full bold colour. Lastly, I applied a layer top coat to make it chip resistant and long lasting on my nails. The colour lasted a few days before it started to chip away, I found it to be long lasting compared to other nail polish I’ve used which chipped away without a matter of hours. It’s important to let it fully dry during each application, otherwise there will be a lengthy drying time.
OPI is my favourite nail polish range as they have an endless variety of colours and the quality is amazing. The nail polish liquid in the bottles is long lasting itself, I had some of mine for a few years and they are still in great condition. Although, it is pricey for just one small bottle, there are a lot of sales around where it can be bought for a lot cheaper.
I have have been using the shade Big Apple Red on my toes for about a year now. I love this shade all year round. I would recommend using a base coat every time as it does stain if you miss this step. I find it doesn't chip at all while on my toe nails and the result is really nice if you prep your nails first. I always give my nails a couple of weeks rest in between painting them as I find that polish goes on smoother. I also exfoliate my feet and nails before applying a base coat. I would recommend you coat them once and let them fully dry and then add a second coat and then finish with a clear top coat for best results.