OPI Big Apple Red Review

OPI Big Apple Red swatch on black marble background, bottle on side

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Searching for the best OPI red? 

OPI’s Big Apple Red is a bold and vibrant red that may be the perfect shade for you! 

Below enjoy swatches of this classic, power red - 

Big Apple Red is an OPI customer favorite and it is a classic, warm, vibrant red that in 2015, was the highest ranked red shade period.

This shade is opaque in two coats, shiny, and an incredibly chic color. 

It is the perfect amount of pop on your nails, and it makes a great accent for nail art.

This color is a power shade. It is commanding so one you may want to wear when you are enjoying a neutral color palette for your wardrobe. 

Because it stands out so much, this is a perfect statement polish if you are wanting one. If you just love red polish, it is a classic, candy-like shade for your collection.

You don’t need to accessorize much more when wearing this color. It is an accessory!

OPI Big Apple Red swatch on black marble background, bottle in hand
OPI Big Apple Red swatch on black marble background, bottle on top
OPI Big Apple Red swatch on black marble background, bottle on top

For best results with Big Apple Red​​:

This polish formula is more on the liquidy or runny side, so this means you can apply gorgeous thin coats for fast drying effects. 

It also means if you have a curved nail bed, you may find this polish more easily running into your cuticles.

Keep your acetone and cuticle touch-up brush handy and go easy on the amount of polish on the bottle brush as you apply this shade.
OPI Big Apple Red Review

For a bright, bold red that you can use for every day wear or nail designs, Big Apple Red is it - this is the perfect classic red for your collection.

It stands out when wearing any neutral outfit, and is a stand-alone accessory piece if you are going for a minimalist aesthetic.

Get OPI Big Apple Red in the original Nail Lacquer formula (pictured) or in a longwear formula.

For best results, wear it with a matching OPI base and top coat. Check out my favorite OPI base and top coats on Amazon.

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