{"id":1695996,"date":"2026-01-03T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1695996"},"modified":"2026-01-03T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T11:00:00","slug":"8-opi-shades-everyone-will-be-wearing-in-2026-according-to-nail-pros","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1695996","title":{"rendered":"8 OPI Shades Everyone Will Be Wearing in 2026, According to Nail Pros"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">8 OPI Shades Everyone Will Be Wearing in 2026, According to Nail Pros<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Elise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and expert with more than 16 years of experience.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Elise Tabin<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Elise Tabin: Contributing Writer for Byrdie\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elisetabin-b8d740baedde4c1081ec7569fe35f491-1.webp\" title=\"elisetabin-b8d740baedde4c1081ec7569fe35f491-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elisetabin-b8d740baedde4c1081ec7569fe35f491-1.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Elise Tabin: Contributing Writer for Byrdie\" title=\"elisetabin-b8d740baedde4c1081ec7569fe35f491-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nElise Tabin\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nElise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and expert with more than 16 years of experience.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 03, 2026 09:00AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A hand with neatly manicured nails wearing light polish\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A hand with neatly manicured nails wearing light polish\" title=\"opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Each year, a new wave of nail polish shades takes center stage as we bid farewell to last season\u2019s favorites. For 2026, the focus is on fresh, bold colors that feel elevated and modern\u2014and when it comes to setting trends, few brands do it quite like OPI. From soothing matcha green to shimmery, sea-inspired blue, these eight standout shades are poised to define the year ahead. Keep scrolling for our roundup of the best OPI colors for 2026 to bookmark for your next manicure.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tee Hundley is an editorial manicurist and owner of Suite Tee Beauty Studio in Jersey City, NJ.<\/li>\n<li>Adelayda Ramirez is an advanced nail artist, specializing in Apres Gel X and natural nails.<\/li>\n<li>Valeriia Telemaniuk is a nail artist and educator with over 10 years of experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sage It For Later <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Sage it for Later nail polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Sage it for Later nail polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $13<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> With the popularity of matcha tea, it&#8217;s no surprise that this pretty shade of elevated light green has translated into a popular nail color that reads almost like a neutral. Manicurist Tee Hundley predicts this color will remain popular through 2026, noting that the shade is bright but not too loud, reflecting subtle happiness.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Green is also the color of good health and relaxation, and it visually makes you happy and calm, especially because we look at our hands all day.&#8221; However, when choosing the right shade of green, Hundley recommends considering your skin&#8217;s undertone. &#8220;Sometimes, I like the brightness of a more yellow green on a cooler-toned individual.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cauliflower Power <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Cauliflower Power polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Cauliflower Power polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_2-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $13<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Manicurist Adelayda Ramirez says that white nails will remain in demand simply because they create a blank-canvas look. &#8220;In 2026, we won&#8217;t see stark or opaque white nail polish anymore. Instead, the color will read softer, dimensional, and almost atmospheric,&#8221; she shares. &#8220;The whites of 2026 will be more milky whites, translucent layers, pearlescent finishes, or whites paired with texture, soft chrome veils, micro-glitter suspended inside, or sculptural nail art,&#8221; Ramirez says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tempted to Lick-orice <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI gray-black glitter polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI gray-black glitter polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_3-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Over the past few years, we&#8217;ve seen iterations of glitter in several forms, ranging from barely-there micro glitters to full-on chunky glitter. Nail artist Valeriia Telemaniuk calls this next wave of glitter polish a little more grown-up. &#8220;It&#8217;s no longer about piling on sparkle, but more about creating light and a mood,&#8221; she says. In fact, Telemaniuk is seeing more of her clients gravitate towards sheer bases with refined shine or glitter that&#8217;s blended directly into the color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> EMOtional <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Gelement Black Polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Gelement Black Polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_4-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $16<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Gone are the days when black polish was seen as purely gothic. Today, a high-gloss black manicure reads as strong, confident, and even warm\u2014but for a 2026 update, Hundley recommends opting for a black glitter nail polish instead. &#8220;It&#8217;s the choice for someone who means business yet still wants to portray a confident and sexy look,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lollypoppin\u2019 Bubblegum <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Hot pink OPI nail polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hot pink OPI nail polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_5-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$12 at Ulta<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pink is back, yet again, but this new era of pink polish isn&#8217;t as sweet as in years past. Telemaniuk says the pinks we&#8217;ll see in 2026 are without the innocence typically associated with the color. &#8220;It&#8217;s a color of energy and confidence,&#8221; she says. &#8220;We&#8217;re going to see a lot of bright roses, cool pinks, and fuchsia that feel bold yet surprisingly wearable.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can\u2019t Hardly Wait <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Rapidry nail polish in Can't Hardly Wait\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Rapidry nail polish in Can't Hardly Wait\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_6-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $10<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pale taupes\u2014like OPI&#8217;s Can&#8217;t Hardly Wait\u2014are one of the grounding neutral shades expected to be a mainstay for next year. &#8220;These colors are great to wear on the hands and toes and are the perfect solid manicure colors, too,&#8221; Hundley says.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Although grounding neutrals are often described as &#8220;skin tone&#8221; shades, Telemaniuk notes that these colors respond to light and complement the skin tone, creating a natural-looking manicure. &#8220;This is the kind of manicure people choose when they want to look put-together without making a statement,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> O Suzi Mio <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Dark purple OPI polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Dark purple OPI polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_7-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For the past few seasons, light purple has taken center stage, but now it&#8217;s time for deeper, multi-dimensional purples to get their 15 minutes of fame. Ramirez describes purple nail polish as emotional, spiritual, and sensual, noting that &#8220;it spans softness and power effortlessly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From deep eggplant to shimmery, burgundy-tinged purples, every range of the color feels just as wearable as it is expressive. &#8220;These moody, deep shades of purple are especially popular now because they bridge creativity and elegance,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;A vampy plum feels intimate and mysterious while letting you express depth without being overpowering.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Do You Sea What I Sea? <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Infinite Shine blue polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Infinite Shine blue polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_8-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $14<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hundley says shimmery shades of blue were once considered &#8220;uncool&#8221; but are now popular for nail art. When incorporating shades of turquoise or ocean blue into your manicure, Ramirez recommends choosing a soft-shimmer finish over high-gloss, which tends to look more elevated than polishes with heavy sparkle. &#8220;When done right, blues and greens feel expansive and modern and look more like art than they do a trend,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"recirc_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<h2 id=\"recirc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc__heading mntl-text-block\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul id=\"card-list-1_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list-1 card-list mntl-block l-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"card-list__item_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A closeup of a hand with neatly manicured nails featuring a glossy finish\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/essie-2cda1342bbe54fe5b463db28973c7e14-14.webp\" title=\"essie-2cda1342bbe54fe5b463db28973c7e14-14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/essie-2cda1342bbe54fe5b463db28973c7e14-14.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A closeup of a hand with neatly manicured nails featuring a glossy finish\" title=\"essie-2cda1342bbe54fe5b463db28973c7e14-14\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">8 Essie Gel Polish Shades to Ask for in 2026, According to Nail Pros<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_2-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A hand with painted nails and jewelry showing varied nail designs and wearing rings\" class=\"lazyload card__img 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title=\"feb-nail-ideas-5ea86e67cf0c425a914838e082023816-18\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">21 February Nail Ideas to Channel Your Inner Romantic <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_5-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of neutral blush manicure\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_10_621549219_18089828069279190_6668264825608479460_n-660227a2d3ee4649a47e1c50784526b3-18.webp\" title=\"imgi_10_621549219_18089828069279190_6668264825608479460_n-660227a2d3ee4649a47e1c50784526b3-18\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_10_621549219_18089828069279190_6668264825608479460_n-660227a2d3ee4649a47e1c50784526b3-18.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of neutral blush manicure\" title=\"imgi_10_621549219_18089828069279190_6668264825608479460_n-660227a2d3ee4649a47e1c50784526b3-18\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">21 Short Nail Ideas for February Full of Simple, Sweet Romance<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_6-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with pink shimmery BIAB polish\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_504643624_18510453856040810_9043871298502275657_n-3dd34d4fb0d14f5d839fc9f762e0af18-6.webp\" title=\"imgi_2_504643624_18510453856040810_9043871298502275657_n-3dd34d4fb0d14f5d839fc9f762e0af18-6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_504643624_18510453856040810_9043871298502275657_n-3dd34d4fb0d14f5d839fc9f762e0af18-6.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with pink shimmery BIAB polish\" title=\"imgi_2_504643624_18510453856040810_9043871298502275657_n-3dd34d4fb0d14f5d839fc9f762e0af18-6\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">BIAB Is the Key to Your Strongest, Most Resilient Manicure Yet<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_7-0\" 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\"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">25 Gel Nail Ideas for January, From Wintry Whites to Glamorous Glitter<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_8-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A manicured hand with a spotted nail design\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spottednails-f18cc380ae94456797d7ab0b32d12f6b-16.webp\" title=\"spottednails-f18cc380ae94456797d7ab0b32d12f6b-16\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/spottednails-f18cc380ae94456797d7ab0b32d12f6b-16.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A manicured hand with a spotted nail design\" title=\"spottednails-f18cc380ae94456797d7ab0b32d12f6b-16\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Spotted Nails Are Trending\u2014Here Are 15 Mani Ideas That Go Wild<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul id=\"card-list-2_1-0\" class=\"comp card-list-2 card-list mntl-block l-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"card-list__item_9-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Hand showing almondshaped manicured nails with a shiny finish adorned with a ring\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-9.webp\" title=\"almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-9.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hand showing almondshaped manicured nails with a shiny finish adorned with a ring\" title=\"almondnails8-4d53c627c662484bb464dc406eeb67f8-9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">20 Almond Nail Ideas for January to Start the Year in Style<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_10-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of black and gray cat eye manicure\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_10_untitled2000x2000px9-10a8ccd3f33e4f4f8699211b275b3341-b1f1c3637dad4093a3b9a6e6e735406b-9.webp\" title=\"imgi_10_untitled2000x2000px9-10a8ccd3f33e4f4f8699211b275b3341-b1f1c3637dad4093a3b9a6e6e735406b-9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_10_untitled2000x2000px9-10a8ccd3f33e4f4f8699211b275b3341-b1f1c3637dad4093a3b9a6e6e735406b-9.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of black and gray cat eye manicure\" title=\"imgi_10_untitled2000x2000px9-10a8ccd3f33e4f4f8699211b275b3341-b1f1c3637dad4093a3b9a6e6e735406b-9\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">46 Cat Eye Nail Ideas That Add Mesmerizing Sparkle to Your Mani<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_11-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sienna wine velvet polish and glossy finish\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_542761299_18236473966290375_8086380280115061917_n-878d882a782e47618e633caefb5dda0f-18.webp\" title=\"imgi_44_542761299_18236473966290375_8086380280115061917_n-878d882a782e47618e633caefb5dda0f-18\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_44_542761299_18236473966290375_8086380280115061917_n-878d882a782e47618e633caefb5dda0f-18.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sienna wine velvet polish and glossy finish\" title=\"imgi_44_542761299_18236473966290375_8086380280115061917_n-878d882a782e47618e633caefb5dda0f-18\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">22 Velvet Nail Ideas for February That Bring Cozy Romance to Your Mani<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_12-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A baby chrome pearlescent manicure.\" 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universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"A brown ganache manicure.\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ganachelede-861073ba40fa427e8fea4d348acce41a-1.webp\" title=\"ganachelede-861073ba40fa427e8fea4d348acce41a-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ganachelede-861073ba40fa427e8fea4d348acce41a-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"A brown ganache manicure.\" title=\"ganachelede-861073ba40fa427e8fea4d348acce41a-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">11 Trending Nail Polish Colors to Try This Winter, From Muted Berry to Soft Gray<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_14-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sheer gray base and black stockings-inspired designs\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_468730967_1112305227237695_7110371941642124890_n-11b9533bcb2f48f3ac7d2dd461bf6d09-11.webp\" title=\"imgi_2_468730967_1112305227237695_7110371941642124890_n-11b9533bcb2f48f3ac7d2dd461bf6d09-11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_468730967_1112305227237695_7110371941642124890_n-11b9533bcb2f48f3ac7d2dd461bf6d09-11.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sheer gray base and black stockings-inspired designs\" title=\"imgi_2_468730967_1112305227237695_7110371941642124890_n-11b9533bcb2f48f3ac7d2dd461bf6d09-11\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">The Sheer Stockings Nail Trend Mimics Your Favorite Tights<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_15-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sheer black base and red gothic floral design\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_579985529_18375727615155904_8912657566053983147_n-8afe5ff5ad6641d7aea0a42290967cf7-3749c2c0cf274c05a08e44f2f5ab6a75-1.webp\" title=\"imgi_2_579985529_18375727615155904_8912657566053983147_n-8afe5ff5ad6641d7aea0a42290967cf7-3749c2c0cf274c05a08e44f2f5ab6a75-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/imgi_2_579985529_18375727615155904_8912657566053983147_n-8afe5ff5ad6641d7aea0a42290967cf7-3749c2c0cf274c05a08e44f2f5ab6a75-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Close-up of manicure with sheer black base and red gothic floral design\" title=\"imgi_2_579985529_18375727615155904_8912657566053983147_n-8afe5ff5ad6641d7aea0a42290967cf7-3749c2c0cf274c05a08e44f2f5ab6a75-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">Gothic Floral Nails Are the Elegantly Dark Manicure Trend You Didn\u2019t See Coming<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Hand with pink striped nails and gold rings holding a black fabric\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/febgel4-063e054af2c6425d82ea4e3c7df527a9-18.webp\" title=\"febgel4-063e054af2c6425d82ea4e3c7df527a9-18\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/febgel4-063e054af2c6425d82ea4e3c7df527a9-18.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hand with pink striped nails and gold rings holding a black fabric\" title=\"febgel4-063e054af2c6425d82ea4e3c7df527a9-18\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">32 Gel Nail Ideas for February That Will Steal Your Heart<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--two-column-right-rail sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">8 OPI Shades Everyone Will Be Wearing in 2026, According to Nail Pros<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Elise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and expert with more than 16 years of experience.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Elise Tabin<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Elise Tabin: Contributing Writer for Byrdie\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elisetabin-b8d740baedde4c1081ec7569fe35f491-1.webp\" title=\"elisetabin-b8d740baedde4c1081ec7569fe35f491-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/elisetabin-b8d740baedde4c1081ec7569fe35f491-1.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Elise Tabin: Contributing Writer for Byrdie\" title=\"elisetabin-b8d740baedde4c1081ec7569fe35f491-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nElise Tabin\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nElise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and expert with more than 16 years of experience.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 03, 2026 09:00AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A hand with neatly manicured nails wearing light polish\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A hand with neatly manicured nails wearing light polish\" title=\"opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Each year, a new wave of nail polish shades takes center stage as we bid farewell to last season\u2019s favorites. For 2026, the focus is on fresh, bold colors that feel elevated and modern\u2014and when it comes to setting trends, few brands do it quite like OPI. From soothing matcha green to shimmery, sea-inspired blue, these eight standout shades are poised to define the year ahead. Keep scrolling for our roundup of the best OPI colors for 2026 to bookmark for your next manicure.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tee Hundley is an editorial manicurist and owner of Suite Tee Beauty Studio in Jersey City, NJ.<\/li>\n<li>Adelayda Ramirez is an advanced nail artist, specializing in Apres Gel X and natural nails.<\/li>\n<li>Valeriia Telemaniuk is a nail artist and educator with over 10 years of experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sage It For Later <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Sage it for Later nail polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Sage it for Later nail polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $13<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> With the popularity of matcha tea, it&#8217;s no surprise that this pretty shade of elevated light green has translated into a popular nail color that reads almost like a neutral. Manicurist Tee Hundley predicts this color will remain popular through 2026, noting that the shade is bright but not too loud, reflecting subtle happiness.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Green is also the color of good health and relaxation, and it visually makes you happy and calm, especially because we look at our hands all day.&#8221; However, when choosing the right shade of green, Hundley recommends considering your skin&#8217;s undertone. &#8220;Sometimes, I like the brightness of a more yellow green on a cooler-toned individual.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cauliflower Power <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Cauliflower Power polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Cauliflower Power polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_2-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $13<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Manicurist Adelayda Ramirez says that white nails will remain in demand simply because they create a blank-canvas look. &#8220;In 2026, we won&#8217;t see stark or opaque white nail polish anymore. Instead, the color will read softer, dimensional, and almost atmospheric,&#8221; she shares. &#8220;The whites of 2026 will be more milky whites, translucent layers, pearlescent finishes, or whites paired with texture, soft chrome veils, micro-glitter suspended inside, or sculptural nail art,&#8221; Ramirez says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tempted to Lick-orice <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI gray-black glitter polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI gray-black glitter polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_3-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Over the past few years, we&#8217;ve seen iterations of glitter in several forms, ranging from barely-there micro glitters to full-on chunky glitter. Nail artist Valeriia Telemaniuk calls this next wave of glitter polish a little more grown-up. &#8220;It&#8217;s no longer about piling on sparkle, but more about creating light and a mood,&#8221; she says. In fact, Telemaniuk is seeing more of her clients gravitate towards sheer bases with refined shine or glitter that&#8217;s blended directly into the color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> EMOtional <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Gelement Black Polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Gelement Black Polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_4-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $16<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Gone are the days when black polish was seen as purely gothic. Today, a high-gloss black manicure reads as strong, confident, and even warm\u2014but for a 2026 update, Hundley recommends opting for a black glitter nail polish instead. &#8220;It&#8217;s the choice for someone who means business yet still wants to portray a confident and sexy look,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lollypoppin\u2019 Bubblegum <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Hot pink OPI nail polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hot pink OPI nail polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_5-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$12 at Ulta<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pink is back, yet again, but this new era of pink polish isn&#8217;t as sweet as in years past. Telemaniuk says the pinks we&#8217;ll see in 2026 are without the innocence typically associated with the color. &#8220;It&#8217;s a color of energy and confidence,&#8221; she says. &#8220;We&#8217;re going to see a lot of bright roses, cool pinks, and fuchsia that feel bold yet surprisingly wearable.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can\u2019t Hardly Wait <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Rapidry nail polish in Can't Hardly Wait\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Rapidry nail polish in Can't Hardly Wait\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_6-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $10<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pale taupes\u2014like OPI&#8217;s Can&#8217;t Hardly Wait\u2014are one of the grounding neutral shades expected to be a mainstay for next year. &#8220;These colors are great to wear on the hands and toes and are the perfect solid manicure colors, too,&#8221; Hundley says.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Although grounding neutrals are often described as &#8220;skin tone&#8221; shades, Telemaniuk notes that these colors respond to light and complement the skin tone, creating a natural-looking manicure. &#8220;This is the kind of manicure people choose when they want to look put-together without making a statement,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> O Suzi Mio <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Dark purple OPI polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Dark purple OPI polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_7-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For the past few seasons, light purple has taken center stage, but now it&#8217;s time for deeper, multi-dimensional purples to get their 15 minutes of fame. Ramirez describes purple nail polish as emotional, spiritual, and sensual, noting that &#8220;it spans softness and power effortlessly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From deep eggplant to shimmery, burgundy-tinged purples, every range of the color feels just as wearable as it is expressive. &#8220;These moody, deep shades of purple are especially popular now because they bridge creativity and elegance,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;A vampy plum feels intimate and mysterious while letting you express depth without being overpowering.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Do You Sea What I Sea? <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Infinite Shine blue polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Infinite Shine blue polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_8-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $14<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hundley says shimmery shades of blue were once considered &#8220;uncool&#8221; but are now popular for nail art. When incorporating shades of turquoise or ocean blue into your manicure, Ramirez recommends choosing a soft-shimmer finish over high-gloss, which tends to look more elevated than polishes with heavy sparkle. &#8220;When done right, blues and greens feel expansive and modern and look more like art than they do a trend,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"article__broad-video-jw_1-0\" class=\"comp article__broad-video-jw mntl-jwplayer-broad mntl-block is-hidden\" data-pixel-depth=\"100\">\n<div id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title mntl-block\"><button id=\"mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-jwplayer-broad__title-icon--close mntl-block text-label-100\" data-click-tracked=\"false\"><span id=\"mntl-text-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-text-block\">Close<\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<div id=\"list-sc_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc mntl-block\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" alt=\"A hand with neatly manicured nails wearing light polish\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"A hand with neatly manicured nails wearing light polish\" title=\"opi2026-abebcd55116b4363a4637b1f10065ade\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"article-intro_1-0\" class=\"comp article-intro mntl-block\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Each year, a new wave of nail polish shades takes center stage as we bid farewell to last season\u2019s favorites. For 2026, the focus is on fresh, bold colors that feel elevated and modern\u2014and when it comes to setting trends, few brands do it quite like OPI. From soothing matcha green to shimmery, sea-inspired blue, these eight standout shades are poised to define the year ahead. Keep scrolling for our roundup of the best OPI colors for 2026 to bookmark for your next manicure.\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-callout--meetourexpert beauty-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block theme-meetourexpert\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Meet the Experts<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\">\n<ul>\n<li>Tee Hundley is an editorial manicurist and owner of Suite Tee Beauty Studio in Jersey City, NJ.<\/li>\n<li>Adelayda Ramirez is an advanced nail artist, specializing in Apres Gel X and natural nails.<\/li>\n<li>Valeriia Telemaniuk is a nail artist and educator with over 10 years of experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> \u00a0\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sage It For Later <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Sage it for Later nail polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Sage it for Later nail polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $13<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> With the popularity of matcha tea, it&#8217;s no surprise that this pretty shade of elevated light green has translated into a popular nail color that reads almost like a neutral. Manicurist Tee Hundley predicts this color will remain popular through 2026, noting that the shade is bright but not too loud, reflecting subtle happiness.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Green is also the color of good health and relaxation, and it visually makes you happy and calm, especially because we look at our hands all day.&#8221; However, when choosing the right shade of green, Hundley recommends considering your skin&#8217;s undertone. &#8220;Sometimes, I like the brightness of a more yellow green on a cooler-toned individual.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cauliflower Power <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Cauliflower Power polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Cauliflower Power polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_2-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $13<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Manicurist Adelayda Ramirez says that white nails will remain in demand simply because they create a blank-canvas look. &#8220;In 2026, we won&#8217;t see stark or opaque white nail polish anymore. Instead, the color will read softer, dimensional, and almost atmospheric,&#8221; she shares. &#8220;The whites of 2026 will be more milky whites, translucent layers, pearlescent finishes, or whites paired with texture, soft chrome veils, micro-glitter suspended inside, or sculptural nail art,&#8221; Ramirez says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tempted to Lick-orice <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI gray-black glitter polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI gray-black glitter polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_3-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Over the past few years, we&#8217;ve seen iterations of glitter in several forms, ranging from barely-there micro glitters to full-on chunky glitter. Nail artist Valeriia Telemaniuk calls this next wave of glitter polish a little more grown-up. &#8220;It&#8217;s no longer about piling on sparkle, but more about creating light and a mood,&#8221; she says. In fact, Telemaniuk is seeing more of her clients gravitate towards sheer bases with refined shine or glitter that&#8217;s blended directly into the color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> EMOtional <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Gelement Black Polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Gelement Black Polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_4-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $16<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Gone are the days when black polish was seen as purely gothic. Today, a high-gloss black manicure reads as strong, confident, and even warm\u2014but for a 2026 update, Hundley recommends opting for a black glitter nail polish instead. &#8220;It&#8217;s the choice for someone who means business yet still wants to portray a confident and sexy look,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lollypoppin\u2019 Bubblegum <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Hot pink OPI nail polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hot pink OPI nail polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_5-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$12 at Ulta<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pink is back, yet again, but this new era of pink polish isn&#8217;t as sweet as in years past. Telemaniuk says the pinks we&#8217;ll see in 2026 are without the innocence typically associated with the color. &#8220;It&#8217;s a color of energy and confidence,&#8221; she says. &#8220;We&#8217;re going to see a lot of bright roses, cool pinks, and fuchsia that feel bold yet surprisingly wearable.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can\u2019t Hardly Wait <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Rapidry nail polish in Can't Hardly Wait\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Rapidry nail polish in Can't Hardly Wait\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_6-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $10<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pale taupes\u2014like OPI&#8217;s Can&#8217;t Hardly Wait\u2014are one of the grounding neutral shades expected to be a mainstay for next year. &#8220;These colors are great to wear on the hands and toes and are the perfect solid manicure colors, too,&#8221; Hundley says.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Although grounding neutrals are often described as &#8220;skin tone&#8221; shades, Telemaniuk notes that these colors respond to light and complement the skin tone, creating a natural-looking manicure. &#8220;This is the kind of manicure people choose when they want to look put-together without making a statement,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> O Suzi Mio <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Dark purple OPI polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Dark purple OPI polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_7-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For the past few seasons, light purple has taken center stage, but now it&#8217;s time for deeper, multi-dimensional purples to get their 15 minutes of fame. Ramirez describes purple nail polish as emotional, spiritual, and sensual, noting that &#8220;it spans softness and power effortlessly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From deep eggplant to shimmery, burgundy-tinged purples, every range of the color feels just as wearable as it is expressive. &#8220;These moody, deep shades of purple are especially popular now because they bridge creativity and elegance,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;A vampy plum feels intimate and mysterious while letting you express depth without being overpowering.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Do You Sea What I Sea? <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Infinite Shine blue polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Infinite Shine blue polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_8-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $14<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hundley says shimmery shades of blue were once considered &#8220;uncool&#8221; but are now popular for nail art. When incorporating shades of turquoise or ocean blue into your manicure, Ramirez recommends choosing a soft-shimmer finish over high-gloss, which tends to look more elevated than polishes with heavy sparkle. &#8220;When done right, blues and greens feel expansive and modern and look more like art than they do a trend,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc__content mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"15\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_1-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">01<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Sage It For Later <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Sage it for Later nail polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Sage it for Later nail polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px23-78a8629b3d06482fb30896e605bd8409\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $13<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> With the popularity of matcha tea, it&#8217;s no surprise that this pretty shade of elevated light green has translated into a popular nail color that reads almost like a neutral. Manicurist Tee Hundley predicts this color will remain popular through 2026, noting that the shade is bright but not too loud, reflecting subtle happiness.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Green is also the color of good health and relaxation, and it visually makes you happy and calm, especially because we look at our hands all day.&#8221; However, when choosing the right shade of green, Hundley recommends considering your skin&#8217;s undertone. &#8220;Sometimes, I like the brightness of a more yellow green on a cooler-toned individual.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_2-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">02<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cauliflower Power <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Cauliflower Power polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Cauliflower Power polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px24-df004a03651741dfaac33e15af2a314d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_2-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $13<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Manicurist Adelayda Ramirez says that white nails will remain in demand simply because they create a blank-canvas look. &#8220;In 2026, we won&#8217;t see stark or opaque white nail polish anymore. Instead, the color will read softer, dimensional, and almost atmospheric,&#8221; she shares. &#8220;The whites of 2026 will be more milky whites, translucent layers, pearlescent finishes, or whites paired with texture, soft chrome veils, micro-glitter suspended inside, or sculptural nail art,&#8221; Ramirez says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_3-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">03<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Tempted to Lick-orice <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI gray-black glitter polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI gray-black glitter polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px25-bb4e3256659840d281191ca8ab09bae6\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_3-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Over the past few years, we&#8217;ve seen iterations of glitter in several forms, ranging from barely-there micro glitters to full-on chunky glitter. Nail artist Valeriia Telemaniuk calls this next wave of glitter polish a little more grown-up. &#8220;It&#8217;s no longer about piling on sparkle, but more about creating light and a mood,&#8221; she says. In fact, Telemaniuk is seeing more of her clients gravitate towards sheer bases with refined shine or glitter that&#8217;s blended directly into the color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_4-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">04<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> EMOtional <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Gelement Black Polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Gelement Black Polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px26-8372e122b17e4e6e9dc9291b01e0d40f\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_4-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $16<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Gone are the days when black polish was seen as purely gothic. Today, a high-gloss black manicure reads as strong, confident, and even warm\u2014but for a 2026 update, Hundley recommends opting for a black glitter nail polish instead. &#8220;It&#8217;s the choice for someone who means business yet still wants to portray a confident and sexy look,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_5-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">05<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Lollypoppin\u2019 Bubblegum <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Hot pink OPI nail polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_5-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Hot pink OPI nail polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px27-d32cadfd3d9944029d68e602f45d57b4\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_5-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$12 at Ulta<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pink is back, yet again, but this new era of pink polish isn&#8217;t as sweet as in years past. Telemaniuk says the pinks we&#8217;ll see in 2026 are without the innocence typically associated with the color. &#8220;It&#8217;s a color of energy and confidence,&#8221; she says. &#8220;We&#8217;re going to see a lot of bright roses, cool pinks, and fuchsia that feel bold yet surprisingly wearable.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_6-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">06<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Can\u2019t Hardly Wait <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Rapidry nail polish in Can't Hardly Wait\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_6-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Rapidry nail polish in Can't Hardly Wait\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px10-25d3d9805076452eb051b9831840d951\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_6-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $10<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Pale taupes\u2014like OPI&#8217;s Can&#8217;t Hardly Wait\u2014are one of the grounding neutral shades expected to be a mainstay for next year. &#8220;These colors are great to wear on the hands and toes and are the perfect solid manicure colors, too,&#8221; Hundley says.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_29-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Although grounding neutrals are often described as &#8220;skin tone&#8221; shades, Telemaniuk notes that these colors respond to light and complement the skin tone, creating a natural-looking manicure. &#8220;This is the kind of manicure people choose when they want to look put-together without making a statement,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_7-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">07<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> O Suzi Mio <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Dark purple OPI polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_7-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Dark purple OPI polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px11-7d7cac893a014d78a180805d45b609d9\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_7-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $12<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> For the past few seasons, light purple has taken center stage, but now it&#8217;s time for deeper, multi-dimensional purples to get their 15 minutes of fame. Ramirez describes purple nail polish as emotional, spiritual, and sensual, noting that &#8220;it spans softness and power effortlessly.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> From deep eggplant to shimmery, burgundy-tinged purples, every range of the color feels just as wearable as it is expressive. &#8220;These moody, deep shades of purple are especially popular now because they bridge creativity and elegance,&#8221; she adds. &#8220;A vampy plum feels intimate and mysterious while letting you express depth without being overpowering.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"list-marker_8-0\" class=\"comp list-marker\"><span class=\"list-marker__index\">08<\/span><span class=\"list-marker__total\">of 08<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item__content_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item__content mntl-block\">\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Do You Sea What I Sea? <\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--full-width figure-square figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"OPI Infinite Shine blue polish\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_8-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d.webp\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"OPI Infinite Shine blue polish\" title=\"untitled2000x2000px12-c5fc30bff99d4ead92f43cbd2ce5e99d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>OPI<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_37-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_8-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">Buy on for $14<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Hundley says shimmery shades of blue were once considered &#8220;uncool&#8221; but are now popular for nail art. When incorporating shades of turquoise or ocean blue into your manicure, Ramirez recommends choosing a soft-shimmer finish over high-gloss, which tends to look more elevated than polishes with heavy sparkle. &#8220;When done right, blues and greens feel expansive and modern and look more like art than they do a trend,&#8221; she says.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/opi-trending-colors-for-2026-11871620<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 OPI Shades Everyone Will Be Wearing in 2026, According to Nail Pros By Elise Tabin Elise Tabin Elise Minton Tabin is an award-winning beauty journalist, editor, and expert with more than 16 years of experience. Byrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines Published on January 03, 2026 09:00AM Close OPI Each year, a new wave of nail polish [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1696001,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[83,226],"class_list":["post-1695996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics","tag-byrdie-com","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1695996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1695996"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1695996\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1696001"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1695996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1695996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1695996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}