Debenhams Opi Infinite Shine In Strawberry Margarita

When you want your manicure to outlast your weekend plans by at least a week or two, OPI Infinite Shine in Strawberry Margarita delivers exactly that kind of longevity without needing any UV lamp. It is the gel-like finish you love minus the drying time and cabin visits. The shade name alone sounds like it should come served with sunglasses and maybe an umbrella somewhere near a beach club - bright, fresh and cheerful enough to elevate even your most casual outfit. This 15ml bottle packs in enough pigment that two thin coats give you full coverage without any streaking or dragging, which is essential when the colour is this vibrant and needs every drop of saturation to really pop on the nail bed.

The secret behind those eleven days of shine is pre-cured gel technology built right into the polish formula so it behaves like a gel but dries on your natural nails like regular lacquer. The application method keeps everything smooth, starting with prep - trim, file and buff your nails first to create a clean surface that lets every layer grip properly. Then go in with one thin coat of Infinite Shine Gel-like Base Coat, letting each nail rest for about two minutes before moving on. For the colour itself apply two light layers rather than one thick coat so you avoid bubbles or ridges - cap the free edge at the end of each pass to seal it and let every layer set fully before adding anything else. The final step is a single coat of Infinite Shine Gel-like Top Coat that seals everything in and preserves that fresh look through all your coffee cups, phone taps and evening handshakes. It is the kind of reliable mani you can paint on Sunday night knowing it will still be looking sharp by Thursday afternoon at work or whatever else comes up between then and the next round you decide to refresh it.