Opi Nail Varnish (Atomic Orange)

Advantages: Bold colour,only needs one coat,easy to apply
Disadvantages: Quite expensive, hard to find in shops

...I decided to buy this nail varnish after having a disaster on holiday where I dropped my full bottle of Jessica coral nail varnish on the villa floor spilling the entire contents over my leg and the floor! : ( I liked the Jessica colour but I wanted something more orange?after searching the whole Jessica range and not finding anything I tried the Opi nail varnishes and found the 'Atomic Orange' colour, which looked bright orange! I wouldn't have had the next idea about where to find Opi nail varnishes, other than beauty salons which was where I had first noticed the brand. So rather than buying off the official site I tried ebay and found the right colour on there for £6 inc postage, which seemed a lot cheaper that anywhere else. Packaging I was a bit worried whether it would be the same colour it looked on the internet...

yazoo88 30.09.2008 · Read review
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OPI Nail Lacquer

Advantages: Great choice of colours
Disadvantages: Not sold in many shops

...another strip on either side. The varnish gives a lovely gloss, but I apply base coat and top coat too, which may alter the look. I apply two coats for the look that I prefer. Although it's not stated on the bottles, OPI varnishes do come in different finishes. Some are normal (glossy), some are pearly, some are shimmery etc. It's probably best to test them in a shop before buying, to make sure that you like the finish of the colour that you like. OPI polishes are long lasting compared to a lot of other nail varnishes that I have tried. Most varnishes chip on me within a day (what can I say, I'm quite active!), but this can last between 2-3 (no option for this!) days on me without chipping. Of course, using a top coat helps it to last longer, and some top coats are better than others, which is another factor to consider. This is not my...

cerysm 16.04.2004 · Read review
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OPI origional nail envy - does what it says on the bottle

Advantages: strengthens nails in just one week!
Disadvantages: quite expensive

...This Nail Envy formula really does do what it says on the bottle - the amount of people who nowdays compliment me on my nails is amazing! People truly will be jealous of your long and strong nails if you use this product! I used to be a nail-biter. Then I bought a bottle of Origional Nail Envy, (green box), and applied one coat every day. After just one week, i could already notice the strength growing in my nails, and i began to stop nibbling. Now a year on, and my nails are stronger than ever! I would thoroughly recommend this product to anyone. It stops flaking and dryness of the nails, and makes them much stronger. product features: - Maximum Strength Formula. - Strengthens natural nails with protein and calcium. - Helps nails grow harder, longer and stronger and resist peeling, cracking and splitting. Nail Envy can be...

hkwilson 30.04.2009 · Read review
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OPI for Nail Biters, it works!

Advantages: Strengthens & nourishs nails.
Disadvantages: Could do with a wider brush

...As a confirmed nail biter for the last 36 years, i finally decided to do something about my knarled stumps. After watching a QVC presentation on this product range, i bought first of all the OPI cuticle oil & nail replenisher, just put a few drops on each nail and massage in. I did this every time i would normally bite my nails, and hey presto my nails started to look healthy with less ridges, my cuticles were healthy and not ragged. As i had been biting my nails for so long they were very soft and brittle, so i then went for the OPI nail envy product. Just apply 2 coats on the first day and one coat on every 2nd day after that for one week. You can use it as a base coat for your normal polish (which i do frequently) and then apply the subsequent applications as normal. It comes in Matt or gloss, i went for matt as i thought i could...

ljohn43699 25.06.2007 · Read review
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A true Nail Varnish of substance

Advantages: the colours
Disadvantages: hard to get

...I am one of the ladies who will pay alot to look after and have long nails. You have to use the OPI brand to know what you are missing. They offer the luxury nail varnish(lacquer) which are always deep in texture and colour. Put on one coat and the coverage is excellent put on 2 and away you go. They offer many colours from the deepest cherry to the translucent colours,blues,pinks and lilacs.I have never had a colour of theirs on, which has not been commented on.When I have a spell and lose my nails i wear a lighter colour and my nails will still look good. I have purchased most of mine from QVC and they average out about £5 - £6.00 ,this does seem dear when rimmels can be £1.49 , but believe me you have the quality. They sell them usually in a set and you can get the lipsticks to match some of the colours.These are lovely not alot...

tatootart 14.02.2001 · Read review
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OPI Nail Envy - will power in a bottle!

Advantages: Fantastic results - does exactly what it says on the bottle!
Disadvantages: Tends to go "gloopy" before you finish the bottle

...I don't know about you but it is not just the will power that you need to stop bitting your nails but also REALLY quick results. If this sounds like you then Nail Envy is a fab investment. It comes in lots of different types but my favorite is the original. It is a clear varnish that leaves your nails with a great shine. There are directions for use included in the box but in a nut shell you paint the stuff on your nails everyday for about 7 days. After that you remove with nail varnish remover and start again. The difference with OPI to other types of nail strengthener is that it really does work. The results are great and your nails seem to grow really quick. For impatient people like me that is a real plus. It is qut expensive when you compare it to other strengtheners on the market but I would not even consider...

nicolaverrall 02.03.2005 · Read review
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perfect nails for weeks

Advantages: beautiful shine
Disadvantages: wee bit expensive

...A while ago I treated myself to a manicure at my local salon, as you do, and foudn that they used OPI nail polishes. I had seen them at QVC but thought, bah, a nail lacquer is a nail lacquer and they are all the same so why pay 5 to 7 pounds for a bottle when you can have one for 2 or 3? It just didn´t make any sense, but I asked the manicurist about the brand and she said it was the one they used because of its quality and because it really lasted a long time. I thought, well, we´ll see if this really lasts. Two weeks after I finally removed the varnish because my nails were getting too long and it was still there. I know that they use different products and top coats in the salons, so I decided to try it myself and see what the results were without all the stuff. I managed to find a couple of colours I liked in ebay. One was a dark...

wailywaily 05.08.2003 · Read review
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NYC long wearing nail varnish - Long wearing? Pfft...

Advantages: Vibrant, funky colours, very easy to apply and doesn'y go gloopy :)
Disadvantages: Chips very easily, sometimes within minutes of applying :(

...I love wearing nail varnish as I think it really completes an outfit and just makes you feel a bit more glamourous! When I first discovered NYC Long Wearing Nail Varnish I was strolling through Superdrug with some friends, annoying them at how long I was taking to find a red nail varnish because I was fussing about not wanting to spend too much but getting a good quality one. After some persuasion, I decided to buy this on the basis that it was only for one night and didn't really matter that much if it was rubbish quality. I bought it in shade 135, Love Me Red Creme. I had heard of New York Colours before but I thought it was a bit of a cheap and cheerful brand. My perception of it was confirmed when I saw the price tag of only £1.99, so I wasn't expecting it to be that good at all. My favourite nail varnish brand is Barry M but...

LouLou1505 09.10.2009 · Read review
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HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD

Advantages: great coverage
Disadvantages: not openly available

...OPI NAIL ENVY This is simply one of the best products for nails I have ever tried. Everything from NAIL BUFFERS to LIPSTICKS. First on my list would be NAIL ENVY,approx..£13.00 for a 15ml bottle. This works wonders on out of condition nails, it comes in 2 varieties, there is one which has a high gloss finish and the other which is matt(ideal for those of us who are not allowed to wear nail polish to work). NAIL ENVY strengthens and conditions the nails. You usually apply it every day for 5 days then remove it and start again. My nails used to flake quite a bit but since using this I have no problems. RIDGE FILLER I cant quote a price for this as I usually get it as part of a set. This is ideal if you have an uneven nail surface, if you use it as a base coat it makes your nails a lot smoother for polish application. It also...

cybercom 06.02.2003 · Read review
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o.p.i nail envy

Advantages: using the product only takes a matter of days before noticing an improvement on natural nails
Disadvantages: will have to use product a few months to see maximum results on ridged or peeling nails which have to grow out

...when i mention to you the brand opi then you know youre getting quality products for your money. nail envy is one of the best natural nail hardeners on the market as it hardens the nails without making them brittle giving them a tendency to shatter off. there a about five different types of nail envy. ORIGINAL-good if you have a multitude of problems with your nails or are not quite sure which one to use. MATTE-same ingredients as the original but better for people in a proffesion that means they cant wear varnish,it has a glossy sheen to it when applied but dries matte. DRY AND SENSITIVE-this one is best used alongside opi avoplex nail and cuticle oil for best results on dry and ridged nails. PEELING-for anyone who has flaking or peeling nails but this will take longer to see a difference as the flakes have to grow out...

sharon1983 08.06.2003 · Read review
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