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OPI Nail Polish Reviews
#10 in Nail Polish

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From its inception, OPI broke through nail industry barriers. OPI was one of the first in the nail industry to focus on and limit sales of product to and through beauty professionals only, and to realize the importance of education in both the sale and use of the product. From the very beginning, OPI has shown its commitment to quality by putting batch numbers, instructions and ingredients on all of the products it sells. OPI has a dedicated team of scientists who ensure product quality and safety, and bring the latest technology and advances to its product offerings. For more information, please visit opi.com

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    December 06, 2013

    OPI are great, however they aren't as amazing as everyone claims they are. I find that they chip and peel easily as well , maybe not as fast as the cheaper brands but it does after a few days! I dont think there are any nail polishes for me that last for the week or even more than 4 days! OPI do have a nice range of colours for everyone so that's a good plus!

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    4.5/5
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    December 06, 2013

    My love affair with nail polish started when I was knee high to a grasshopper. My Aunt always had impeccable nails, and well, what more does a young girl dream of other than pretty things, pink things, dress up...and well, in my case I was also dreaming of marrying one of the New Kids on the Block. Sure, I started out dipping into my Mom's cast-away bottles, and my standards were not what you would call "high". My ranking was basically a "how non-goopy is it?" and "can I get it on my nail?". However, fast-forward through high school, 2 university degrees, and s few years of adult-like working-gal city-livin', and my standards have been elevated. For me, now, price and long-lasting are essential. Sure, there are nail polish option in the high-end boutique stores that cost $30-$40 or even more. Seriously? It's nail polish! Maybe I would buy it if the purchase of the bottle came with an actual manicure, or at least a little neck massage to compensate for the whiplash I received when I noticed the price on the bottle! Listen, drug store nail polish is perfectly fine. Sure, it may chip after 4 or 5 days. But, come on, as if boutique nail polish wouldn't! It's called real life, ladies. We don't sit around all day with our hands in the air. We work, we type, we do dishes, we carry bags, we search through the bottom of our purses for the ever-hiding lip gloss, we peel off those annoying covers on the top of wine bottles....our hands are our tools! So, for my tool-hands, I always turn to O.P.I. for honest-to-goodness quality. I don't know about ingredients, I just know it lasts, it works, it goes on great, and unless I happen to have been scrubbing my bathtub sans gloves, it stays pretty darn shiny well. While I never want to be that gal who gets sucked in by cutesy names (hello, wine makers, enough with the targeting...if your wine were actually any good you wouldn't need to call it something all pink and girly!....but I digress), I fully admit I love the O.P.I. nail polish names. I think I almost adopt a Russian-vixen accent when I put on my "Vodka and Caviar" polish. So, to make a long story short (I know, too late...it's just not in my make-up....hahaha, make-up, get it?...a beauty review!....hahaha, I crack me up!!)...OK, so, as I was saying, just go and buy O.P.I. It's good. It's worth it. And, whether or not you all of a sudden start speaking Russian, or any other collection-language, you'll be happy with the end-result.

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    3.8/5
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    December 05, 2013

    I love all the collections because there's a variety and there's something for everyone! it's good quality too (:

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    4.5/5
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    December 05, 2013

    OPI is one of my go-to brands for nail polish, and seeing as how I have over 500 bottles that says a lot. Their formulas are consistently smooth and saturated, and easy to apply. I have quite wide and curved nail beds, and their Pro-Wide brush is a lifesaver for me, but do be aware that if you have tiny nails it might be a bit of a pain.

    Also, if you are in Quebec or Ontario and there is a Dollarama near you, they often have last season's OPI polishes in deadstock for three dollars, instead of the eight or nine dollars you'd pay at a salon. If you're not the type who needs the newest colours and finishes the day they come out, this is a great way to pick some up and save a few dollars ;)

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    1.8/5
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    December 04, 2013

    WOW. Pretty much sums it up. I figured buying a salon brand nail polish would be beneficial in the long run as I heard nothing but good things about OPI.

    So I got a couple bottles of OPI Nicole nail polish, hot pink with shimmer and a deep dark purple, plus base and top coats (I like to match the brands of top and base coats for chemical consistency).

    It went on Really nice and smooth, and the colors are awesome. However, this is the WORST NAIL POLISH I have ever used. Cheapo Sally Hansen lasts way longer than this brand.

    My issue is: I do Not like to use dishgloves for doing dishes as I have to often dropped a glass because they make me clumsy, and honestly I like to Feel the dish becoming clean in my hand.. THAT said, I Cannot use this nail polish ! As soon as my hands plunge into the sink of suds, the nail polish turns white and strips right off.
    Now generally, This happens ONLY with Sunlight dishsoap because it is awesome at grease removal. And, it happens with Every polish if I do my nails then do the dishes within the next 24 hours. Then the next day I can have my hands in sink with no problem. OPI however, NEVER gets to this point of "settled" and no matter how long I avoid dishes (up to 3, 4 days sometimes) the same stripping thing happens.

    Suffice to say, I will never waste my money on this again. Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro in the square bottle, Essie and good ol' Revlon are the only brands of nail polish I will buy now.

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    4.2/5
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    October 26, 2013

    J adore ce vernis, il laisse un Bon fini Et est facile à appliquer, j adore les couleurs qui sont proposées qui sont tres variées. Il reste assez longtemps ainsi que la qualité du fini.

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    3.7/5
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    October 03, 2013

    This polish is top notch! It stays on so well with very little chipping or peeling! I have never had an issue with OPI. My favourite brand, by far!

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    4.2/5
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    September 28, 2013

    I love this brand of nail polish, it is one of the best in the industry. They have such a great variety of colours and they are expensive but totally worth every penny. They come out very smooth and occasionally they chip depending on what colour you get, but other than that they stay on for a very long time. I also love their special collections and it's great inspiration to paint your nails. They are usually 9 bucks to 12 bucks to where you go, however if you look around for it, you can find it for really cheap. I get my OPI nail polish for 5 bucks at Trade Secrets and I used to get it for 10 before.

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    4.2/5
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    August 31, 2013

    I love OPI!! I do find it to be expensive though. But it really is good quality. The colour choices are great and the polish lasts. It doesn't seem to chip or wear off like other brands do.

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    4.0/5
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    August 31, 2013

    I am a HUGE fan of OPI!! love their quality but the price are a bit expensive!

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