What it is:A collection of nail polishes with an effect that appears to blast apart on your nails.What it does:Each Blasted nail dries differently with an unpredictable cracked design that reveals the color underneath. The result is fierce and fashionable and the combinations you can achieve are endless. It's nail art in a bottle!What else you need to know:It goes on easily, like a regular nail polish: no special tools or techniques required. Apply one coat of Blasted over two coats of completely dry nail lacquer. It dries quickly: you'll see the unique effect develop moments after applied. Once dry, apply a top coat to protect the finish. The long-lasting, chip-resistant polish ensures flawless results with each application, and its green ingredient list excludes DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde.

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Questions & Answers for SEPHORA by OPI Blasted Nail Colour

Question

Which SHADE is most VERSATILE?

6.13.11

Which SHADE is most VERSATILE?

I mean like which shade will I get the most usage out of? (like getting the best bang for my buck).

Since these are very expensive (a lot more money than I'm used to spending on nailpolishes)...I'd like to try just ONE shade first, b4 I go crazy like others...and buy the whole set and spend like more than $100+

I've read that Gold is good for summer/winter, with other shades, etc. I'm thinking of either Gold or Turquoise or Black.

But really honestly, Which SHADE is most VERSATILE?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

Anonymous

on Blasted Nail Colour

13 answers

Answers

answer 1

Versatility depends on you as a person. Just looking at the color, yes.... black is most versatile as it goes with any color. However, I tend to shy away from it as it's such a strong color. I rather have people look at my face or clothing than my nails, but that's just me. In that sense, I vote for GOLD as it's the shade most closet to your skin color and the gold/silver tends to have a 3D effect so it's less likely to end up looking like you got a messy nail job. And also, since these colors are meant to be paired with other color, the other color tends to give very different looks.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

gaiya

(Austin, TX)

answer 2

I'll add another vote for black. I have Blasted colors in silver, gold, and black and experimented with different base colors under each one. From what I have seen, the metallic Blasted colors do not work well with a metallic or glittery base color- just a matte base. The effect seems to get lost with all the sparkle. However, a matte Blasted color looks good over everything, and black is a great neutral.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

beachsand

(Daphne, AL)

answer 3

Black, definitely.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

ajme

(MH, CA)

answer 4

i think silver would be more versatile but I do not wear alot of gold.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

sweetheart1018

(baytown, tx)

answer 5

I prefer black, but if you like dark colors silver looks very nice on top.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

verolm

(McKinney,Tx)

answer 6

It truly depends on the colors you already have. I would say silver, although I have a suggestion for you. The actual OPI website (not the OPI for Sephora webpage) has a 'Try It On' function where you can see how a color would look on your hands AND it lets you try on the different shatter colors over their other colors. OPI for Sephora also has a 'Try It On' function as well, but this one doesn't give you the blasted option. On the OPI website, I would go through and find the colors closest to what you have, then see what colors look the best shattered. For example, I have a ton of pastel peachy-pinks, which looked ridiculous with a black, red, or navy shatter, but they looked better with silver or turquoise shatter. That way, you'll know exactly which color will best match your existing polishes as well as your skin tone.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

bluedevilgirl

(LaLa Land)

answer 7

I let me nail color dry completely before applying Blasted ( I use a drying spray). Then after I apply one coat of Blasted, I let that dry (it dries VERY fast). THEN I do top coat. Hope that helps!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

lolypop120

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 8

I THINK THE SILVER IS THE MOST VERSATILE... COMING FROM A PERSON WHO WENT CRAZY AND BOUGHT THEM ALL...

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

shytuffy

(north hollywood ca)

answer 9

Well, i bought the black originally and I love it, then I wanted to get more colors, I have them all except the royal blue and the white one, overall, my favorite is the turquiose one because it's so beautiful and the tone of it changes under certain nail polishes which is great. Also, the gold one is good too because it's so summery and goes with many colors, but get the black one first because it can go with most colors and then try to get the other colors you like, hope I helped.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

starcey

(Florida)

answer 10

If you want the bang for your buck I say go with the black first. I purchased the Gold and I always seem to go back to the black. I'm still trying to figure out what can I wear under the Gold to make it stand out more. Go with the black for sure!

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answered 1 year, 11 months ago

silverandgold

(Bowie, Maryland)

answer 11

i bought black because it looks good and cool over every color. i put it over red and everyone loved it. i think black is most versatile because its darker than every color so you can use it over anything

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

siggyg

(san diego)

answer 12

I would say black....It's effect is really cool if you use a bright color underneath. And it dries quick....

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

tweak

(durham, nc)

answer 13

Black is most versitale. It shows up well over all colors!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

trendygal

(Knoxville, TN)

Question

Clumpy and dry?

Does this polish get very thick and clumpy like OPI's shatter? I bought OPI shatter in black and loved it the first two times I used it. Then during the third time the polish was so thick and clumpy it dried around the edge of the bottle and I could hardly get the brush in without cleaning it off every time I dipped the brush into the polish. Does that happen with this version as well?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

khop

(austin, tx)

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

Nope. Not clumpy at all. Great buy. If they had more colors to choose from, I would purchase more.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

neges

(Brooklyn, New York)

answer 2

i had the same problem with this and other brands of shatter polish. it dries fast on your nails, so you just need to wipe the brush off with a kleenex and i used a q-tip to swap out the top of the bottle. then the clumps were gone!

if it's really really goopy, the same trick works for all old thick nail polish:
add some acetone (nail polish remover with acetone)

it's saved so many of my polishes :)

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

aRose222

(Wisconsin)

answer 3

Yes it does, I believe they all get clumpy because of the formulation, try using a nail polish thinner so that you can continue using it.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

starcey

(Florida)

answer 4

I've had mine for over two months now and I use it every week if you leave the top off to long it will start to clump at the top. When you close it up give it a shake and it will be back to that smooth polish texter you are use to!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

silverandgold

(Bowie, Maryland)

answer 5

Apply one coat of blasted over completely dried polish then after that's dry you can add a top coat...

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

tweak

(durham, nc)

answer 6

It's like that as well. I didn't purchase the OPI shatter but the edge of the bottle does dry easily and clumps but all I do is close the bottle and shake it and the nail polish should be fine.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

moma808

(Honolulu, HI)

answer 7

I've only used the product about three times since I bought it. Kind of a heads-up for not only you but me too. I did notice the last time I used it that it was starting to get a bit clumpy.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

cscott

(Madison, WI)

answer 8

I've only used it once, so I don't know but did adding nail polish remover to thin it out help or hinder it? I'll be on the look out for that! Thanks

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

mirie

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 9

I've used this once and yes, it's clumpy.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

mllev

(California, Girl!)

answer 10

Somewhat I suppose... it's not too bad thought because you can just spread it out! It only sometimes gets clumpy on the actual nail, haven't had any issues with it drying out in or on the bottle.. just watch out for when you're done with your nail polishes to close them tight!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

juliaep

(Nh)

answer 11

You can use nail polish thinner to fix the thickening of the polish. I do it to my shatter and blasted every few times. You have to work fast though and close the bottle tightly.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

Anonymous

Question

Is this better/different then opi's shatter?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

prettyugly

(Toronto, On)

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

It is made by OPI so it is pretty much the same quality. This is an excellent product. Needless to say, it is MUCH better than the Sally Hansen line.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

danac108

answer 2

It's the same.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

ajme

(MH, CA)

answer 3

I believe it cracks about the same, but the opi brush is way better than the sephora one, the opi one has a wide brush so you can work quicker though it which is good in this case, but sephora does have the gold one and regular opi doesnt, so get from both brands =)

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

starcey

(Florida)

answer 4

it is definitely different .. it was not what i expected as with the opi so i took them back.. ;0(

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

lali10

(Inglewood, CA)

answer 5

Its the very same! Dries faster and I think you get more of a shatter with the sephora blasted nail colour.

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answered 1 year, 11 months ago

silverandgold

(Bowie, Maryland)

answer 6

Apply two coats of your color let it completely dry then apply one coat of the Blasted, it will not be very shiny so after it's completely dry you can add a top coat....

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

tweak

(durham, nc)

answer 7

I think OPI's shattered is a little better.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

trendygal

(Knoxville, TN)

answer 8

It's exactly the same, but the bottle just says sephora and it's carried in sephora stores, otherwise it the exact same product

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

Anonymous

answer 9

The same! Just more colors to choose from

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

beachgirll

(BRICK NJ)

answer 10

I personally haven't found a difference between the two

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

daniyutaka

(madison, wi)

answer 11

It's similar in look to Shatter, but I think it's even better. It has more depth and texture than Shatter. I purchased this in silver and tried it for the first time over a navy base color: it looked fantastic!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

beautijunkie

Question

What's the BEST TECHNIQUE to apply the "Blasted nailpolishes" (in order to get the best results)??

What's the BEST TECHNIQUE to apply the "Blasted nailpolishes" (in order to get the best results)??

Like what is the EXACT STEP-BY-STEP directions on how to apply the "blasted" nailpolish ?

- Should I apply "Blasted" over completely DRIED NAILPOLISH? (after the 2 coats of regular colored polish)

- Or should I apply the "Blasted" over completely DRIED TOPCOAT (after the base coat & 2 coats of regular nailpolish & 1-2 coats of clear nailpolish)

- How many coats of Topcoat (clear nailpolish) should I apply??

- Is 1 coat enough or 2 coats or 3 coats (like some reviewers suggest)??

- Should I WAIT (in-between coats of nailpolish) TO DRY?

- For example: do I wait after the basecoat? after the 2 coats of nailpolish? after the blasted nailpolish? AND after the topcoat over the blasted?

- Has anybody found the BEST TECHNIQUE to apply the "Blasted nailpolishes" (in order to get the best results) ?!?

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asked 1 year, 11 months ago

Anonymous

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

I apply a basecoat, my 2 coats of color then I let the color dry completely. I apply the blasted on top of the dried nail color (without any top coat), let the blasted dry, then I apply the top coat. You are only supposed to use 1 coat of the blasted over your nail polish for the best effect. If you apply the blasted in a thick coat, you get less cracks, but more of the blasted color. A thinner coat gives you more cracks, but less of the blasted color. I usually check after 1 layer of top coat is dry to make sure my nails are smooth. If they are, I just leave it. If not, I apply 1 more top coat.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

jmoxcey

(South Portland, ME)

answer 2

Apply one thin coat, preferably using one stroke. It dries very fast so don't leave your bottle open for a long time, put the brush again in the bottle immediately or the color will dry on the brush.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

verolm

(McKinney,Tx)

answer 3

I applied 2 coats of regular nail polish, in my opinion a non OPI brand color works best. The crackle affect seems to be better with a different brand of polish vs an OPI brand. I have not tried just a clear coat or nude color, the blasted works best with a color underneath to make it pop more. Then waited til the base coat was completly dry then applied 1 thick coat of the blasted over the base. It dries ver quickly. It takes about a few seconds to a minute for the crackle to appear. I let it dry for about 3 minutes or so then applied 1 coat of top coat to give it a nice clean shine. A top coat isnt necessary, it took me about 10 mins with nail polish remover to get it off so the crackle is a very thick polish.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

kyleeta

(Rochester, NY)

answer 4

Apply after the base color because that way once you add the top coat, it will lock it in to last longer and look shiny.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

starcey

(Florida)

answer 5

Paint your nails whatever color you want them to be and let them completely dry first before you paint the blasted on top. Once completely dry paint with the blasted! The Blasted Nail polish drys fast, once dry put a clear coat on top and it will have them shining!

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answered 1 year, 11 months ago

silverandgold

(Bowie, Maryland)

answer 6

It is best to wait between coats. You can use Blasted over quick drying polish too. You apply Blasted just like normal polish. Brush one generous coat over the base coat. It sets quickly so once you begin, keep going. It's really neat and fun once you get the hang of it.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

mjolly

(Jacksonville, FL)

answer 7

Use 2 coats of nail color and make sure it is absolutely dry before going on with the blasted nail color. When your regular polish is dry, apply the blasted color and apply VERY LIGHTLY; 3 strokes is all you need. If you blasted color does not act or look like shattered glass right away, then your regular polish underneath was not dry enough--try again. Follow up with a clear coat of polish when the blasted is dry. This all takes quite a bit of time but is well worth it!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

herbie

(South Dakota)

answer 8

I got good results when I applied the black blasted over a completely dry, very bright color. I used one coat of base then one coat of color and let it dry completely. I then applied the blasted and it dried very quickly. I followed with one coat of a high quality clear top-coat and it has been 2 weeks without a chip

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

katietbee

answer 9

This is how I did it:
1) applied OPI 3 in 1 base/top coat, allowed to dry;
2) applied one thick coat of Caught With My Khakis Down, allowed to dry;
3) applied one thin coat of Blasted Silver, allowed to dry (it dries SUPER quick);
4) applied one coat OPI 3 in 1 base/top coat;
5) sprayed with OPI quick dry.
Tips on Blasted application: the Blasted begins to "goop up" on the rim of the bottle if you brush against the sides to remove excess polish. So, you will need to make the decision - if you want a thick coat, don't brush of excess. If you want a thin coat (which I think looks best), shake the bottle in between application of polish to each nail or every two nails. :) Good luck!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

kiie

(Somewhere CA)

answer 10

1. clear base coat. let dry.
2. color - 1-2 coats, depending on your polish. You could even do 3, if you like. Basically, do what you normally do with the color. let dry COMPLETELY!! I wait an hour or two.
3. blasted single coat. thin layer if you want small, leopard-like look or think layer if you want a bolder look. Let dry completely. (approx. 30 min)
4. top coat. one should do it. let dry.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

tuejones

(Orlando, FL)

answer 11

Apply over 2 coats of completely dry nail polish. Then follow up with a clear gloss coat, because the blasted polish is a matte finish. It looks so much prettier once you put a clear gloss coat on top. Mine has been on my toes for a couple of weeks now, and still looks awesome!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

trendygal

(Knoxville, TN)

Question

Availability

Is this product available in Sephora stores or is it online only??

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

liliu

(Honolulu)

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

Available in Stores & Online
Super Cute!!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

lindsaylove824

(Pensacola, FL)

answer 2

I got mine at my local sephora, but the didn't have the full range of colors....they only had black, gold and silver. I don't know if they are going to eventually get the other colors (I didn't ask because I wanted the silver).

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

jmoxcey

(South Portland, ME)

answer 3

I bought mine in a store.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

verolm

(McKinney,Tx)

answer 4

I purchased my bottle of silver in a store!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

miru

(Houston, TX)

answer 5

i looked for it at my local sephora that is inside jcpenny. It was not available there.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

dms8rc

(Park Hills, MO)

answer 6

Hi liliu. Store product availability will vary depending on location. We recommend calling the store directly to confirm. Please visit our store locator on Sephora.com for contact information. Thanks!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 7

in stores

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

lali10

(Inglewood, CA)

answer 8

I have bought the black in stores, I was told they had had other colors but they sold quickly

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

mscamilla

(Tampa, FL)

answer 9

Product is available both online and in stores they also have the gold in stores.

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answered 1 year, 11 months ago

silverandgold

(Bowie, Maryland)

answer 10

I bought mine in the store. It was on a special display at the register.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

mjolly

(Jacksonville, FL)

answer 11

Actually, I live in Chicago and I got mine at the Sephora in Water Tower Mall, so yes, it is sold in stores.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

em311

Question

how do i get this to look good?

it just looks kind of messy and its thick so its hard to get an even coat.

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

mia10

(Mesa, Arizona)

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

Close it and shake it between nails. Use only one coat, and make it as thin as possible.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

gradstudentsam

(Atlanta, GA)

answer 2

I've had the same problem so I know what you mean. To get that cool shatter look, make sure the base color on your nails is fully dry. Make sure there isn't too much polish on the brush and move quickly. Resist the urge to do a perfect paint job. Just quickly brush from the base of the nail to the tip to cover the nail with only one coat. Within minutes it should look darn good. =)

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

browniehouse

(Bellingham WA)

answer 3

i put it on just like they said over 2 coats of dry polish. it looked so good i didn't even need a top coat. it stayed on without chips for 3 weeks before i took it off.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

devomom

(pine hall north carolina)

answer 4

go to the opi website to see how to apply it and when you are putting it on you do not want to have too much on your brush

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

g8sushma

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 5

make sure your base color is completely dry, if itseven slightly wet you will move the base around making the blasted color thicker. also, wipe most of the polish off in the bottle leaving a pea size on the tip of the brush and use quick stokes on your nails, the polish will do the work.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

bklynaddict

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 6

It does not have to be even, make sure you sake it well and let it dry.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

makeupmaiden1

(Grove City, OH)

answer 7

It takes some practice but the best thing to do is shake the bottle really hard before application, apply it in thick layers, and WORK QUICKLY. It dries very fast. If you find that your brush is starting to get goopy, close the bottle up and let it sit for a while, then shake it hard, and it will go back to normal. Others have had success with putting a few drops of nail polish remover in there to thin it out a little; I have not personally tried this.
One note: I've had severe trouble with the white color. I cannot get it to crackle at all. The others seem to work fine though.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

frozen01

(Chicago, IL)

answer 8

Don't worry about getting an even coat. It adds to the effect for each nail to be a bit different. Try getting as little as you can on each nail. When your polish gets thick and sticky just add a bit of nail polish remover and shake it up. It will thin it out.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

happi217

(New Orleans, LA)

answer 9

You have to work pretty quickly to get it to look right. Try applying in only two strokes at the max and apply a few coats of top coat to get it to look smooth.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

clevergretel

(Las Vegas, NV)

answer 10

Be sure to use a very thin coat on top of regular polish, no second coat needed of the crackle polish.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

momofamultitude

answer 11

I found that once you put on your first layer of nail color you should apply the blasted on it right away it gives full affect then! Hope this helps!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

raineceleste

(Troy, MI)

Question

Does this polish come off easily with regular nail polish remover?

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

beemarg

(bronx, NY)

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

yeah it comes off pretty easy but if you have the one with glitter in side it takes a little longer

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

g8sushma

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 2

absolutely! i've used regular non acetone polish remover and it comes off with no problem, no extra work needed. hope this helps!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

bklynaddict

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 3

It came off easily for me with a regular, drugstore-brand nail polish remover. Just hold the cotton pad with the remover on it over your nails for about 5-10 seconds and it'll come off easier and faster.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

soreena

answer 4

This polish is super easy to get off with nail polish remover.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

shopgirl119

(Fort Lauderdale, FL)

answer 5

It comes off just like any other nail polish with regular nail polish remover.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

frozen01

(Chicago, IL)

answer 6

I have used the silver color twice and it has come off very easily with nail polish remover!

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

maggienag

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 7

yes

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

natalaiolives

(new york, ny)

answer 8

Yep.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

cgl3

(florida)

answer 9

yes, it does.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

nenita5

(South Florida)

answer 10

Yes. It comes off pretty easily.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

clevergretel

(Las Vegas, NV)

answer 11

I have the original OPI shatter, and haven't tried this yet, but the OPI shatter comes off just fine, with regular acetone remover. So I'd say, more than likely, yes.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

misslaina

(Mpls, MN)

Question

Red Blasted

Last week I purchased on a whim the Maraschino Cherry Blasted. What color would look really good under it? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

asked 1 year, 9 months ago

asiverson

(Chatham, NY)

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

Try clear, white, or a black I actually like clear and white the best .

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

risikatt

(Chi town)

answer 2

I love blues with reds, always. Also try a bold gold underneath. I think about outfits and what goes great with red when I do polish layers. Enjoy!

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

megsny

(NY)

answer 3

Black polish would look great under the cherry red.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

pennstatemomx2

(Groton, Massachusetts)

answer 4

White would go really nicely under that. Black would also be a nice color.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

vicky7

(Fort Washington MD)

answer 5

I've always liked the look over red and gold glitter. Give it a try. if the gold glitter and condense you may only need one coat under the blasted polish. A clear top coat will add just the right finishing touch.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

mzorb

(Philly, PA)

answer 6

try white :)

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

ktk4t

answer 7

Black, white or silver would look great. I did the red over a white and it looked incredible. Come Christmas time, the red over green or silver would be festive.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

fireleee42

(Anaheim, Ca)

answer 8

probably a light pink

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

popsinger313

(Ann Arbor, MI)

answer 9

either black or yellow

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

callmebela

answer 10

I would suggest perhaps a pink or very soft pearl underneath.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

jamie322

(Columbus, Ohio)

answer 11

I would try white, black or silver. what about citrus like colors before summer ends like lemon or orange?

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

rissaboo

(jville)

Question

what to mix with sticky blasted nail polish

my gold blasted nail polish becomes so sticky that it lost the effect of cracking because it becomes thick upon application. what will i mix with it? tnx

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asked 1 year, 6 months ago

tesbatacan

(Davao, Philippines)

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

you gotta use a few drops of nail polish thinner. It will really help to thin it. You can buy it at Sally's Beauty Supplies

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

h3ytheredelilah

(Victorville CA)

answer 2

OPI sells a nail polish thinner for around 10.00.
It brings nail polish back to life & it is a beauty staple for groomed girls!

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

rockinrover

(Cambria, CA.)

answer 3

Shake it up really well. Only do one nail at a time. Keep the brush in the bottle as much as possible. It starts to dry really fast which is why it's sticky. Good luck. Make sure to blow after two light coats to make the "blasted" better.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

lvazquez

(Uniondale, NY)

answer 4

I have read awhile ago in a magazine that if your polish thickens you can add a bit of remover, I'm not sure if it was Regular or Acetone though, but I have not ever tried this myself so be careful how much you add. My personal worry would be that the remover would change the color, especially if using Acetone, making it more pale or a lighter version of the original color. Maybe try it on an old thickened bottle of polish you don't care about or use anymore first to test this out.
I remember this crackle trend came out in the '90's and it was very easy to remove, even just plain alcohol or my face toner would smear and mess it up. Hopefully they have improved this aspect...

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

sparklyblind

(That City by The Bay)

answer 5

I've heard you're supposed to add a few drops of nail polish remover to the bottle to thin it out.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

bkbishop

(Columbus, OH)

answer 6

a little bit of nailpolish remover should do the trick...

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

theprgirl

(San Juan, PR)

answer 7

i probably just won't use it again. really don't like it.

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answered 1 year, 5 months ago

debbee54

(lewisville, tx.)

answer 8

i think it might be a goner. bcuz mixing nail polish remover to thin it out may mess with the properties of said polish, it might not work. time to get a new one and add some vib beautry points to your total.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

wstcstgrl

(pasadena, ca)

answer 9

Not sure about mixing, but I know what you mean about the consistency. I just shake it A LOT before each nail.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

jenelles

(Albuquerque, NM)

answer 10

tnx for that. but i was advised not to put a nail polish remover instead a nail polish thinner but its not available in sephora. maybe a nail polish solvent is the same?

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

tesbatacan

(Davao, Philippines)

answer 11

You can add a few drops of nail polish remover (a few like 2 or 3), then shake it a little.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

kattie29

(Traverse City, MI)

Question

Is this better then the origianl OPI's Crackle?

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

cali95

on Blasted Nail Colour

11 answers

Answers

answer 1

Even though OPI's "Shatter" is amazing. I have the Navy, White and Silver Shatters. But it only comes in a few basic colours like Blue, Navy, White, Silver and Black. Blasted comes in Black, Electric Blue, Gold, Indigo, Red, Silver, Turquoise and White. It has basic ones like Black, White and Silver but more amazing ones like Electric Blue, Gold, Indigo, Red and Turquoise. It also stays on longer in my opinion. It looks really similar though. It's also about the same price and made by the same company "OPI".

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

katiekickbutt

(Toronto, ON)

answer 2

No. I did not think this product was very good.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

dc0929

(Pittsburgh, PA)

answer 3

I have the original OPI Shatter in silver, and bought the Sephora version in gold. The original OPI does not come in gold (or at least it didn't at the time I purchased the silver). I love them both! The only difference I found, and it seems to hold true for all original vs. Sephora OPI products, is that the brush is more substantial in the original OPI product. The shatter effect on both products, though- AWESOME! And Sephora seems to carry a wider selection of colors than original OPI.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

beachsand

(Daphne, AL)

answer 4

I don't if this is better, but I had originally wanted to buy O.P.I's version but I can't find it anywhere. I went in Sephora one day and saw this and went ahead and got it since it was close to what I wanted. I would say that this is a good product if you do not have O.P.I's version or are looking for the "crackle" look.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

britneyrenee

(Greenwood, IN)

answer 5

I believe they are the same, I had it when it first came out and I got this one from Sephore when they came out with it. The great thing with the Sephore one is that it doesn't clump as fast as the first one that came out years ago!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

silverandgold

(Bowie, Maryland)

answer 6

Apply one coat of blasted over two coats of completely dried polish. After that's completely dry then you can add a top coat if you wish.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

tweak

(durham, nc)

answer 7

I don't think OPI ever had a "Crackle". But I recently went to Walmart and I saw Sally Hansen CRACKLE (or CRACKLED?) nailpolish.

It looks similar to the OPI Blasted...which is the cracked nailpolish effect.

These were a couple dollars cheaper than OPI and they also had them in different shades.

I would've bought the sally hansen cracked but the colors i wanted (always) sell out quick! =(

6.13.11

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

pinkskyy

answer 8

6/12/11

I don't think that "OPI" had a "Crackle" nailpolish. I think you're talking about the nailpolish brand called "China Glaze". I recently went to Walgreens and saw a bunch of "Crackle" shades (black, white, colored, etc.) They were cheaper than OPI's Blasted, by a couple of dollars.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

pinkskyy

answer 9

No! Infact it didn't work at all!

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

Sephoranista

(Staten Island, NY)

answer 10

they are the same.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

mamawinz

(Rancho Cucamonga, CA)

answer 11

I would not say it's better or worse. They are both made by O.P.I. and work the same.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

peabodyrose

(Plano, TX)

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