So i'm in two minds about this polish. I have the matte version, it looks really cute but being matte it chips so easily and if you put top coat on its no longer matte defeating the point of getting a matte nail polish. To be honest I just stick to getting my nails done in shellac now - last for two weeks and my nails are so much stronger.
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OPI Nail Lacquer Review
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I have found that some are quite pale and watery and need at least 3 coats before looking anywhere decent, I have also had a couple of shades really badly STAIN my nails before and the only way to get rid of the stain was to wait until it grew out! (and have now learnt my lesson to always apply a base coat) I have also found that they do start to go very sticky and gluggy when they start getting old, they also seem to chip fairly easily... On a brighter note I have found OPI nail polishes go on smoothly, and the brushes to be of good quality and their colour ranges are to die for. Its a love/hate situation for me.
Tips: ALWAYS apply a base coat.
I LOVE that they have just an array of fabulous colours, but they are not the bee knees, in my humble opinion. $2 Shop's (Made in USA) brand JORDANA has quite a range of gorgeous colours; the pink, lavender and turquoise polishes only needed ONE coat and lasts just as long as any of OPI's. Kmart's $5 (Made in USA) brand SINFUL COLORS is aaamaaazing! Sooo many gorgeous hues, incredibly chip-resistant and so opaque (of course that's dependent on the nail polish colour/finish). Even Kleancolor (available from Postie+) does a bang up job.
Tips: I'm just saying- don't shop just for the brand. There are equally (if not better) brands sitting quietly on shelves out there, that cost a small fraction of OPI's price. 1 bottle of OPI = 4 bottles of Sinful Color.
A really nice color in the bottle and after a couple of coats your nails do look that color it just takes awhile. I find that OPI can take time to dry and this means i don't use it as much as i want but the color is lovely once you get there.
Tips: Make sure its totally dry before doing another coat
Opi has a huge range of colors, any colour you want they have.i found this brand is abit thicker then other brands pretty bad for chipping
Some colours have better coverage than others, but you can't beat OPI for the range of colours. I also like the packaging, it's really consistent which is nice when you collect a lot of polishes.
Tips: Roll the bottles around frequently to make sure they don't separate. Dark colours in OPI go gluggy more rapidly than light ones so make sure they aren't sitting around too long. Keep them in a dark place to prevent the colours from fading.
because opi is so well known I think I expected better. I own a few opi nail polishes in different types like shatter but I found the brush to not be that great and got lines. can get very similar for cheaper
The colour range is pretty good. Most of the formulas apply nicely. I think the polishes are pricey so will only buy when I spot a sale. I have the same problem of longevity too. No matter what I do it only lasts a couple of days. I have other brand nail polishes that last longer.
So when you look at this nail polish in the bottle you see plum-deep red tone. But one coat on the nails and it is a brown/mauve shimmery colour. This one definitely needs a second coat and then its the sort of nail polish that changes in colour in different light! A bit of a different shade, I probably wouldn't repurchase it, but I do reach for it on the odd occasion!
OPI has a great colour range, but that's really it. It's by far the most over priced, over rated nail polish! I prefer Orly and Essie, the only thing is they lack the different colours which sometimes you need OPI for, but if I can, I buy something else. I find it chips more quickly, and becomes gluier faster than Orly.
Tips: base coat and top coat!