OPI reviews and discussion

4.2

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Extensive, vibrant color range
  • Long-lasting, glossy finishes
  • Reliable infinite shine longevity
  • Smooth, wide applicator brush
  • Occasional streaky polish application
  • Inconsistent shade-to-shade opacity
  • Regular line quality variability
  • Outdated branding and positioning

OPI earns strong reviews for vibrant, salon-class colors and long wear—especially Infinite Shine, gel, and classics like Bubble Bath, Funny Bunny, and Big Apple Red—so yes, the brand performs. Reviews also cite inconsistencies and drawbacks: some regular polishes apply streaky or need three coats, opacity varies by shade, and several users find it overpriced or outdated compared with newer, cleaner formulas.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

50 reviews and posts

  • The products are fine? Back in middle school/high school, OPI was THE brand. But they somehow haven't changed at all. Nothing. Not the packaging, the branding, the marketing, the distribution. Evolution is important.

  • OPI definitely the brand go to for superior colors and high-quality. All of my favorite colors are in this brand

  • Love their color selection more than Essie, and feel like the varnish is definitely thicker. Last a while.

  • Tickle My France-y forever!! Incredible shade range, incredible range of product offerings and strengthening polishes. They're a classic brand for a reason!

  • Hands down one of the best nail polishes you can purchase. Great color range. I’ve been a loyal customer for over a decade. Opacity varies per type of polish (some creamier colors need 3 coats) but overall amazing quality. When applied correctly with their top and base coat, it will not chip. I am VERY rough on my hands and want my polish to look salon perfect at all times. And they do. Thank you OPI. Shout out to their Nail Envy treatment. It was seriously strengthened my nails.

  • I adore OPI nail polish and other products - they are always so affordable but still really great quality and easily attainable at almost any pharmacy or store. The colors are always fun and easy to remove as well

  • Only color I use is OPI alpine snow. Tried and true. Best quality nail polish on the market. That will never change.

  • OPI has the most fun, bold colors. The nail polishes are quality and well worth the price tag!

  • I think one of the best nail polish with great availability of colors!

  • I've always had good luck with OPI nail polishes. the color Dulce De Leche is my favorite (it's a pinkish-mauve-y color), and I also use their Nail Envy nail strengthener pretty regularly.

  • I don't use nail polish often, maybe twice a year on the toes during the summer season. OPI is my go to though. It wears well, goes on easily, and dries quickly. The color lasts quite a while before I have to touch up. It's a solid polish and it's reasonably priced

  • HIGH quality! They use this at the nail salon and pretty affordable I would say.

  • Good quality polish, lots of colors and types of polish. Lasts for longer than some other name brand polishes. I have a variety of colors in my polish collection.

  • OPI makes some of the best nail polish in a wide variety of shades with very clever and punny names for each. This polish is the best for pedicures because it's opaque unlike essie, which I find to be better for manicures. OPI gel is also superior to most brands.