NEW Limited Edition Nicole by OPI Gumdrops Nail Lacquers – Swatches

Nicole by OPI Announces NEW Limited Edition Gumdrops Nail Lacquers (Swatches!)

Keep your eyes peeled beginning this May and throughout the summer for the release of Nicole by OPI’s new limited edition Gumdrops Nail Lacquers. The collection includes six bright candy-colored “matte texture” shades. You can sport the lacquer without a topcoat for a frosted sugar-like finish, or with a topcoat for a more sparkly sugar-coated appearance.

Pictured here are the Gumdrops lacquers in Candy is Dandy (an adorable girly pink) and I Lilac Gumdrops (a gorgeous lavender). I love both shades, but I’m really drawn to I Lilac Gumdrops. (In fact, it’s in the running to be my vacay polish choice.)

To learn more about the limited edition Nicole by OPI Gumdrops Nail Lacquers,

Nicole by OPI launches Gumdrops – six new limited edition matte texture shades designed to give nails a mouthwatering manicure. With a “sugar-like” finish that lightly shimmers with fine glitter particles, Gumdrops features brilliant candy colored hues. “These shades are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth,” explains Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Co-Founder & Artistic Director. “By combining groundbreaking texture technology with some of the hottest trends including matte and shimmer finishes, Nicole by OPI has created a new line of lacquers for cutting-edge manicures. Worn without top coat, Gumdrops lacquers dry to a textured matte finish to give nails a “sugar” coated appearance. Gumdrops shades include:

I Lilac Gumdrops

But I love this sugar-frosted lavender.

My Cherry Amour

You’re the one magenta I adore.

Candy is Dandy

This sweet pink is my favorite guilt-free treat.

Cinna-man of My Dreams

I dream in shades of this warm spice pink.

Blue-Berry Sweet on You

I’ll be true to this berry blue hue.

A-Nise Treat

This shimmery licorice is everyone’s favorite.

Nicole by OPI Gumdrops nail lacquers should always be worn without top coat to achieve the unique textured matte finish. Nicole by OPI formulas are long-lasting, fast-drying, and salon-quality. This limited edition collection will be available beginning May 2013 for $7.99 each at retailers including select Walmart (May 2013), CVS (June 2013), Rite Aid, Kmart, Kroger, Ulta, H-E-B, and Duane Reade locations (August 2013), In Canada, these shades will be available for $10.99 each at Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart Canada (July 2013), Jean Coutu, Loblaw, and London Drug (August 2013). For more information, visit nicolebyopi.com. Follow Nicole by OPI on Twitter @NicoleByOPI and become a Facebook fan!

Matte French Manicure with OPI Matte Top Coat (Tutorial with Photos)

Matte French Manicure with OPI Matte Top Coat

OPI unveiled a new Matte Top Coat during NYFW, which is now available in stores (as of April 2013). The new OPI Matte Top Coat . . .

“instantly transforms glossy nail lacquer to a matte finish when applied over any OPI hue. Matte Top Coat provides sealing protection without shine and protects nails from chipping, making manicures last longer. With a matte, transparent finish, Matte Top Coat is designed to leave nails velvety smooth while creating a touchable texture for an edgy appearance.
“A matte finish can be worn over any OPI nail lacquer shade and should be applied after the base coat and primary coats of color to give nails a unique look,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Artistic Director. “Using Matte Top Coat to transform any shade in your collection makes it a more versatile and budget-friendly way to embrace the matte trend. Give your favorite lacquers an update with a new finish without altering the color.”

I created this Matte black french manicure using the directions on the OPI website. Check out this video for complete details!

The new OPI Matte Top Coat is now available at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillardʼs, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail.

Matte is the New Black! Redefine Color with New OPI Matte Top Coat

Redefine Color with New OPI Matte Top Coat

OPI Matte Top Coat instantly transforms glossy nail lacquer to a matte finish when applied over any OPI hue. Matte Top Coat provides sealing protection without shine and protects nails from chipping, making manicures last longer. With a matte, transparent finish, Matte Top Coat is designed to leave nails velvety smooth while creating a touchable texture for an edgy appearance.

“A matte finish can be worn over any OPI nail lacquer shade and should be applied after the base coat and primary coats of color to give nails a unique look,” says Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Co-Founder & Artistic Director. “Using Matte Top Coat to transform any shade in your collection makes it a more versatile and budget-friendly way to embrace the matte trend. Give your favorite lacquers an update with a new finish without altering the color.”

Matte Top Coat contains no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde. This product includes OPI’s exclusive ProWide^™ Brush for the ultimate in application.

OPI Matte Top Coat will be available April 2013, at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Chatters, Dillard’s, jcp Salons, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and ULTA, for $9.00 ($10.95 CAN) suggested retail.

For more information, please call 800-341-9999 or visit www.opi.com. Follow OPI on Twitter @OPI_PRODUCTS and become a Facebook fan!