One coat NEVER got the full colour of the bottle for me. I've always had to use two and then it's perfect. What I do is I go through all ten of my nails or toes and then I start from the beginning again. That way, my nails are dried enough to re-coat them.

I use two to three coats of polish, depending on the sheerness of the color. I find it looks good for about a week.

It only took 2 coats to get a great colour and it dried within 5 minutes or so.

most of the time i can get away with one coat, but really i am a 2 coat girl. this nail polish dries rather quickly, but i have found that if i use o.p.i. top coat and undercoat it lasts 2 to three weeks without chipping.

Actually, to my surprise the ocean love potion for most of my nails took only ONE coat :D sometimes you have to do two coats--but thats at the most!

it took me two coats, like all my other OPI colours.

one coat should do the job. but it doesnt last very long before it chips, especially if you are constantly using your hands (texting and typing are some of the main causes)

Need at least 2 coats. Didn't take too long to dry, and the coats were relatively thick.

So far with the OPI Sephora brand I always do two coats. Some of them - Brainiac and Mermaid - would have been ok with one coat and a clear top coat for chip resistance. However, I found that a second coat eliminated streakiness and creates a truly opaque color. The pale colors I tried definately needed two or three coats - otherwise they were sheer and more of a glaze than a full color impact.

It takes two coats to fully cover but it dries pretty fast.

Two coats is good, I think. I always use a basecoat. I allow about five minutes between coats and then add a topcoat.

While perceptions might vary, the nail color is pretty luxurious and covers very well with one coat.

2 for every toe but the big toe that took three

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For bright shades I'd suggest first putting on a base coat to prevent color building-in into the nails, & then simply 2 coats of O.P.I. color & top coat. Trust me: it WILL be bright enough with just 2 coats.

It took me about 3, sometimes 4 coats to really make this polish as vibrant as the color in the bottle. It didn't take much longer to dry, but I was definitely displeased with how much I had to apply.

I got a darkish purple color (domestic goddess). I put three coats on my toes and they could probably use an additional coat. However, it does dry quickly. You probably won't have to put on so many coats with the lighter colors.

It takes about 2 coats with a base and top coat. It does not take forever to dry you want to wait about 20 minutes and still be careful after because nail polish takes about 24 hours to set and dry and not dent. :)

I only use (2) coats of color
I use a dryer after applying top coat

When I had my nails done at my nail salon, my nail tech after the second coat thought a third coat would be much better and she was right. This color is a 3 coat polish, but the true color comes out and it looks great!

This product is different from past nail colours I've used or worn as it dries quickly and is very long lasting..

2 coats gave the perfect shade of rich color

2 coats seemed to do it for me. I gave it ten minutes between coats. My shade's pretty shimmery, which usually take more coats, but two was quite satisfactory.

If you use a good base coat with this nail polish it should only take you 2 thin coats. the color is very true and vibrant and didn't seem to take an extended amount of time to dry. hope this helps!!

I used about two coats of this, and it was pretty vibrant! I had to remove it after a few days because i had an interview--so I can't say how long it lasts, but its true to the colour in the bottle!

2 coats and so far has lasted, been to the beach and pool lots of times.

One coat looked good, 2 made it vibrant and solid. The first coat dried by the time I polished the last nail, but the second took longer.

two coats was all it took. dries pretty fast, no denting.......

One coat is pretty, 2 coats are prettier. What's really great is how the hues of this polish change with lighting and background color. Awesome!

2 COATS

Atleast 3 coats for full, vibrant color. Because the texture of this polish changes really quickly, less than a month, it's not worth the cost.

I used two coats (always do with OPI) and it dries quickly. OPI also makes a great fast dry polish. Hope this helps.

It depends on the shade you select. The yellows, pearlescents and neon colors (like IM Beauty and Arm Candy) are more sheer, and take 2-3 coats to get even, vibrant coverage. Conversely, I have experienced full, rich results with the reds, deep tones and creams (such as Ocean Love Potion, Beauty Junkie and Metro Chic) with just 2 coats. This polish dries pretty quickly; I'm able to apply a second coat within a few minutes. I'd wait a while longer (perhaps 45 mins) between the 2nd and 3rd coats. Hope this helps!

Took two coats to make colour bright and even with no nail showing through. Unlike most polishes it did not streak as you layered the coats.

I put two coats on and it is a great vibrant color!

I used two coats for a perfect solid finish.

One coat and you have rich, deep color. I usually add a second just to deepen the texture but it is not absolutely necessary.

Two coats are sufficient to get the full, vibrant color you desire. I let the polish dry for five minutes between coats, and I use OPI Drip Dry to finish it off. That stuff really dries your polish quickly.

I bought Mermaid to Order and it only took 2 coats to get the color to look rich and vibrant. I think it depends if you are using a metallic or a creme color. The metallic colors tend to need less coats. The creme colors usually require more.

NO, one coat will do the job. You can add more coats and it drys fast, you would be done in five minutes with both hands.

Two coats for beautiful long-lasting color!!!

I found that two coats of polish are all I need for a deep vibrant colour. I let it dry about 3-5 minutes between coats and it lasts forever!

The colors are beautiful but need at least three coats. Also, I think I may be allergic to something in the formula. I called OPI and they confirmed that it's a completely different formula than the regular OPI. Just look at your nails and be aware, maybe give them a break between polish changes.

It takes 2 coats of polish and average dry time.

2 coats

I usually use two to three coats.

this color is a shimmeery silvery color

I would use a base coat to keep the nail from yellowing and to make the nail polish last longer.

Never Enough Shoes

color is a pale purple..no name label on bottom of bottle for exact name

Color: pale, ice blue with sparkles

The color is a shiny silver color with hints of glitter. I love it!

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a basecoat is generally used because it prevents your nails from chipping and peeling; it also prevents your nails from staining, and it creates a base for the polish, extending its wearability.
with this brand (even if the color was in deep blue) it didn't really stain my nails. but if you will wear just the polish alone, make sure your nails are buffed and primed to create a clean canvass for the polish to adhere to.
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I always use a base coat with polish for staying power and to prevent yellowing of my nails.
Even at a salon that uses OPI, they use a base coat.
A definate yes.

i use opi only and i never use a basecoat. i have never gotten stained nails. try it, i think you will be pleasently surprised.

I would put a top coat, becasue chips quite a bit and a nice glossy finish would be perfect

Basecoats prevents from staining your nails, keeps the nail polish on longer, and makes the application smoother. Would recommend always using a basecoat to be on the safe side and to prevent ruining your nails.

I think if you are using dark colors especially reds, then use a base coat. I use a base coat all the time because I feel it makes my manicure last longer and my first coat go on smoother.

Can be used without a basecoat. Won;t harm anils but may last longer if you use a basecoat.

I don't believe you have to use a base coat but I normally do. I haven't noticed that my nails are stained when I don't. However, I normally use one becuase I have found the polish doesn't chip for a few days longer with the basecoast than without.

I used a very dark color on my toenails and it did not discolor the nail.

I use OPI polishes all the time, dark colors too. I never use a base coat and I have not experienced staining, damage, or early chippig.

i think the price is perfect because the colors are beautiful and the bottle is huge.

I think it's worth it, as long as you don't go overboard and buy every color- since eventually any polish will dry out. The colors are highly pigmented, smooth, hard and long lasting. Plus the colors I find are often the perfect shade that i've been looking for. I honestly like them more than Opi, i find they last longer without chipping or getting those little dents and surface scratches. and they have more fashionably relevent colors. Plus you don't get a return policy like sephora's at any neighborhood drug store or nail salon

I actually can't believe how cheap this nail polish is considering the quality. I already have over 8 colors and I still can't get enough. Totally worth it!

Yes, better quality than desgner polish in my opinion. I have purchased polish from NARS ($16) and Dior ($20) and this is just as good if not better. The NARS polish is long lasting and has great pigment, but so do all of the Sephora by OPI colors I've tried. The Dior is nothing to write home about, and both are smaller bottles than the OPI. They also do not have nearly the same number of color offerings, Sephora by OPI has great variety. This polish is much better than anything you will find at your local drugstore, and in my opinion even beats what you can get at any department store. If you still want something nice and would like to spend a little less ($6), I recommend the Sephora Multi-Action polish. There are only 12 colors to choose from, but I have 2 of their darker shades and they are long-wearing and go on easily. I can't attest to their lighter shades, but with the colors I have (Brownie and Pure Plum)there has been no issue with streaking; just be advised the sample online is not true to color, so you may like to view them in the store. I think this is a fair price for the quantity, pigmentation, and quality of the product. I will continue to purchase these polishes as they are the best money can buy in my experience.

I'd agree with everyone who said it was worth it. I was given a bottle months ago by my mother (the color was too bright for her, but I loved it) and it quickly became my favorite. Here's why:

-goes on true to color, doesn't take several coats for impact
-not streaky when applied
-excellent brush
-wears well for days without chips or smudges
-I really do like that it doesn't have formaldehyde. That stuff can get in your blood stream easily. I LOVE that this doesn't have it.
- dries quickly so less smudges or accidents.

The color I have is the sparkly coral pink. I've been wearing it since Spring and I still love it. I am going to get more colors soon, and buy another of the one I already have.

You are getting top quality for this price. The bottles contain an ample amount of product. They are well mixed. The pigment is there. The line is created to dry quickly. The color selection is top shelf. For the price, you can't do better than this.

Absolutely not. This is high quality, it wears perfectly every time.

i think it is. is high quality the brush is nice its environmentally friendly (for a nailpolish anywayss) etc but mostly they have cute colors i cant find anywhere else.

OPI is a nationally recognized brand name and in order to co-brand the polish, Sephora is most probably paying OPI a licensing fee in addition to the product cost.

You can purchase non-Sephora OPI products at nail salons, drug store chains and beauty supply stores. The retail price of a bottle of this polish is between $6-$10 depending where you shop. $9 a bottle is perhaps a bit more than what you would normally pay for OPI but certainly not way out of line.

I don't know if the Sephora-OPI polish formula differs in anyway from the non-Sephora polish. I also don't know if , for instance, Chanel or Dior (which cost much, much more!) polish differs that much from OPI. I know that the luxury brands use better color pigments than the usual drug store brands (like Cover Girl, etc), change their color assortment more often and spend more on packaging and advertising. My guess would be that OPI falls somewhere between Chanel and the drug store brand in terms of formula and pigment quality.....but hey, does it really matter if you are happy with the product and it is fairly priced?

The most important thing is that Sephora-Opi polish is an excellent product. It is long wearing, chip resistant, comes in amazing, high fashion colors that have the best, most clever names. At $9 how can you resist?

The Sephora brand nail polish is $5 and since this is Sephora by OPI its going to be a little bit more because OPI is making this exclusively for Sephora I'm guessing.

I'm fair skinned too, and let me just say that I wore a similarly colored dress to prom, along with hot pink nails, and it looked amazing!
I would definitely go with I'm Wired, it's kind of hot pink but more like a coral. It's bright and punchy and not too eighties at all. I love it!

I Think that Hot Pink would be ok , but maybe just a nice warm pink , something not so flashy . Just an idea .

I wouldn't wear anything to bright - your dress sounds bright enough. Why not go with a sheer color or even a silver. Hot pink may be a bit to tacky. Hey it's just my opinion - whatever you like and feel comfortable wearing is your best bet!

The hot pink might be a distraction. I think a silver polish would compliment the dress.

My suggestion would be to go with one of the new OPI silver shades. They're perfect for any skin tone and go with EVERYTHING.

Nonfat Soy Half Caff or A True Romantic are awesome shades.

There's never anything wrong with matching dress and nail color. If you're looking for something different, try another "cool" color, like a dark purple or perhaps a shimmery green. Also consider a silver or gold polish that can go with any accessories

thats a good idea. but make sure its not too too pink. a very light rose shade would look great. im fair skinned too and i love the way rose looks on my skin! also a french manicure is always classic.
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I'm fair skinned, and I got the salmon colored polish and it looks great with any color! I especially like it with blues, so maybe you should give it a try! I love it! :) Hope this helps!

They're on the bottom on the label.

yes they are, flip the bottle upside down and it will tell the name of the color

Hey there! The colors are on the bottom of the bottle but the color names are unique so you'll definately need to see the polish and remember the name. :) It's nail polish with a personality.

yes...personal favorites are fancy schmancy and wardrobe change

Yes, just like all of the other regular OPI nail polishes, the color of each polish is listed on the bottom of each bottle. Hope this helps!

Yes, they're on a sticker on the bottom of the bottle.

OPI does not test on animals, and as far as I know, aside from the ridge filler product (which contains silk), OPI polishes are vegan.

According to OPI's website, they do not use animal testing.

OPI doesn't test on animals, even though it isn't written on the label.

No, O.P.I. is very dedicated to the safety of their consumers, the environment and does not test on animals or use animal products.

Sephora by OPI, has labeled their Nail Polish environmentally conscious,
and has 'green' ingredients (even though I don't agree that
formaldehyde is 'green')
On the Polish Bottle is the Bunny for Animal cruelty free.

I hope this helps!

I love "I'm Wired"-- it is a pretty, bright, punchy coral color that looks amazing on toes/fingernails. I don't even wear nail polish on my fingernails usually but I put this on them and it's kind of like a pick-me-up! I got compliments the minute I put it on!

This is a very high quality nail polish. It comes in a wide selection of beautiful colors. It is difficult to recommend a color without knowing your complexion, personality, lifestyle, etc. Also, it would be helpful if the web site indicated if each color is frosted, transparent, opaque, etc. The color samples on the site are pretty true, however. I recommend getting to a Sephora store and sampling the colors there. Many colors are sold out at the stores (especially the light tones and the trendy shades) and customers are using the web site to buy them. I would recommend buying a light neutral color for everyday finger nails and a bright or trendy color for the toes. "Non Fat Soy Half Caff" is an excellent neutral, opaque satin beige. I own "Metro Chic", it is an opaque mid grey with lavender undertones. It is "high fashion meets street fashion" and not for everyone! My husband says its ugly. My 30 year old daughter recognized its trendy-ness but was not interested.....its not a feminine, pretty color. If you like trendy colors you might also like the black with shimmer "Not Enough Shoes" or "Beauty Junkie" which is a mid chocolate cherry color.

I can definitely say that Metro Chic is a must have! It is perfect! I also recommend Never Enough Shoes if you like dark colors.

Because I said so....it is a very rich and bold red color that draws attention right away--you'll be getting compliments left and right and everyone will ask you where you got it and who makes it. As soon as they hear Sephora and OPI, they get excited!

Hop on the 'Grey-Train' while it's still hip and grab "Metro Chic"-this seems to be OPI for Sephora's debut winner. If you can't decide, grab one (or both) of the value sets: you get 2 polishes and a nail product (either cream or polish remover). My 1st round of purchases included "Metro Chic", "I'm With Brad", "I Need Space", and "Le Beau". I chose "Metro" and "Le Beau" b/c Sephora featured the 2 colors; the other two shades I selected b/c of their names-when I'm overwhelmed with too many flavors/colors/etc., that's how I make decisions. They proved to be good choices (for me). One was super-vampy, dark with some shimmer; and the other was very subtle, very professional. If you're going to get a light color like "I Need Space", and don't want the French Manicure look, layer it over an opaque white...or OPI for Sephora's "Brightener"! Good Luck!

I have Special Request, and I love it (I'm also very fair). It's a nice coral color that isn't too orange and isn't to dark. I think it's just bright enough and it does not have any sparkle. I think you would like it too.

For fair skin, there is nothing like color. Brainiac is pretty and I'm dying to see it. I suggest neutral reds (wear with jewelry with garnets or ruby colored) and avoid yellowish colors. Ivory can have a yellowish caste in certain light. Stick with opaque and avoid sheer and shimmery. "I'm with Brad" is great if you want to be daring. It's a dark dark brown with a hint of burgundy. Beautiful on fair skin. Wear with black onyx rings or sterling silver. Will look great.

I also have fair skin, and I wear Brainiac all the time. It's a really nice sort of fall orange, definitely very natural looking, not neon at all. I love this color, and get a lot of compliments on it. Even though it's orange, it's not too garish, and almost works as a neutral.

Very flattering color. Dries fast. Resists chipping. Long weaaring.

I"m not a 100% sure, but the website is not your best bet for getting the exact colour. I find that magazines are more accurate with colours, but I can't remember what that particulat colour looks like but I did see it in the store. I don't know if that will help your decision.

mainly blue with a little purple

E-lec-tric Blue! Not at all purpley.