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The brand has been spotted on the hands of countless celebrities, includingKylie JennerandHailey Bieber.
We also love that you’re free to buy OPI nail polish online or at your favorite drugstore.
If you prefer asalon manicure, they also offer the same colors in a gel ordipping powder.
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With 300 OPI shades at the last count, we enlisted some help to narrow down the options.
“The perfect shade to wear when you want to take a break from color,” says Weiss-Fischmann.
“It’s subtle, but your nails still look done.”
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It elongates your fingers.
The shade is not only a hit with celebrities but nail artists as well.
“The contrast is very compelling for me!”
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Michelle says this neutral shade looks great ondarker skin tones.
“Its slightly sheer and looks very natural,” she says.
Minerva agrees, saying this is her current go-to neutral shade.
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“Its the perfect balance of tones thats applicable for a lot of people.
Its just such a versatile nude to me.”
“Think bridal elegance,engagement-ready nails, or just a timeless everyday mani.
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“This combo creates the perfect your-nails-but-better manicure.”
“If a nail color could instantly boost your mood, this would be it,” says Russell.
The subtle color really pops on darker skin tones or with a summer tan.
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We also like that it’s long-wearing and easily conceals chips.
“It’s a beautiful nude that works for just about any occasion,” says Michelle.
“Its especially flattering on medium to deeper skin tones.
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This shade is perfect for creating a clean, polished look.”
Minerva says this subtle, neutral shade also helps to elongate fingers.
This is also the shade Hailey Bieber used for the viralglazed donut nails.
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This soft white nail polish can look sheer or is buildable and can look opaque with several coats.
It’s also a favorite base forchrome nail manicures, which look fabulous on long nails.
Minerva says she also loves this color on darker skin tones.
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The shade makes a dramatic statement onshort nails.
If you prefer a sheer, subtle white, go with Funny Bunny.
If you want bright white, this color is for you.
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This creamy mauve shade goes on opaque and flatters a variety of skin tones.
We also like that it gives a subtle pop of color but doesn’t show chips easily.
It is particularly flattering on short nails, butlonger nailscan also pull this off for a more dramatic look.
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“Its a classiccandy apple redand my favorite to recommend during the holiday season.
The shimmer of this shade makes it even more adaptable to all skin tones.
It looks great on everyone!”
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We are sure this shade is Travis Kelce-approved!
“Its great for casual days or business meetings where you need something subtle but still stylish.”
“These colors bring out the warmth in your skin and create a striking, sophisticated look.”
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Michelle is also a fan of this moody red shade. "
This is great for fall and winter and is stunning on deeper skin tones.”
“Its so pretty and bright.
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I love the bold pop of color!”
This sheer color is buildable, so you should add extra coats for a brighter finish.
What to Look for in OPI Nail Polish
Its all aboutnail prep, says Russell.
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This will help your product stick better.
Next, usea good base coat.
Base coats are designed to be the glue between your manicure and natural nail.
This encapsulates the color and protects it from chipping.
You should considernail shapeand nail polish shade to elongate your fingers.
A nude similar or one or two shades away from your skin tone elongates the fingers, explains Michelle.
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Minerva agrees, saying OPIs Bubble Bath or Samoan Sand are her go-tos for this look.
As far as shape, analmond or oval-shapednail will give the illusion of longer, slim fingers.
Yes, OPI has not contained Formaldehyde, DBP, or Toluene since 2006.
Many people wish to avoid these three toxic chemicals due to health concerns.
Cullen Ormondis a Byrdie writer and a longtime editor whose work can be found on Apartment Therapy.
