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From subtle glazed finishes to full-metallic statements, reflective nails are becoming one of the biggest trends of the summer.
OPI has teamed up with celebrity nail tech Zola Ganzorigt, the creator behind the viral ‘Glazed Donut Nails’. This launch includes 6 new Infinite Shine Glaze Toppers, and 4 new Chrome Powders, including the rebranded Tin Man Can Glaze used by Zola.
The Chrome Effects nail powder delivers a multidimensional chrome finish, while The Infinite Shine Glaze Toppers add an effortless shimmer and shine to your manicure. Tin Man Can Glaze pairs perfectly with Funny Bunny to recreate the iconic ‘Glazed Donut Nails’ at home with a salon-like finish.
Each chrome powder is extremely versatile, delivering a multitude of nail looks based on your preferences.
When paired with a light base polish, Chrome to Mama delivers that classic mirror-like reflective finish.
When applied similarly, Mermaid For Me has a blue-gold chrome finish that shifts like sunlight on water.
Layered on a dark base, Pearl Pressure has an iridescent pink-violet chrome finish. our nails in your future.
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Silvery chrome powder with a highly reflective, mirror finish behind the glaze donut nail. To use, lightly dab the applicator into the glazing powder, then rub over the nail in circular motions
Available in shades:
Pearl Pressure: An iridescent pink-violet chrome powder.
Tin Man Can Glaze: A silvery-white chrome powder.
Chrome to Mama: A bold, mirrored-silver chrome powder.
Mermaid For Me: A blue-gold chrome powder.
Designed to deliver a gel-like glow with the flexibility of lacquer without a lamp or any extra steps. A new way to add luminous, layered shine over long-wear lacquer.
Available in shades:
Glint Condition: A rose-gold flake nail polish topper with a stained-glass glow.
Moon Gleam: A sheer, pearly blue nail polish topper with a moonlit, chrome-like glaze.
Glass Me Anything: A sheer silver shimmer nail polish topper with a glass-like shine.
Donut Disturb: A sheer pink shimmer nail polish topper with a chrome-like glaze.
Holo and Behold: An iridescent blue-purple shimmer nail polish topper with a holographic shine.
Got Glaze?: A semi-sheer white glaze nail polish topper with a soft, milky finish.
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