And Now, the 20 Best-Selling OPI Nail Colors of All Time—That You Can Still Buy (2024)

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A manicure and OPI nail polish go together like peanut butter and jelly or Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The combo just makes sense. In fact, we'd argue OPI just might be the most iconic and well-lovednail polish brand of all time, easily boasting some of the most in-demand cult colors within the nail realm. And when you think of how many nail polishes there are out there, that's pretty damn impressive.

Even if you're not a nail polish person (don't worry; we won't judge), chances are high that you'll recognize fan-favorite shades like I'm Not Really a Waitress, Lincoln Park After Dark, or Cajun Shrimp. And if not, don't stress. We're about to serve up a covetable list featuring 20 of the best-selling OPI nail colors of all time. Curious to know which OPI colors nail polish lovers everywhere hoard obsessively? Keep scrolling!

1. Bubble Bath

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Nail Lacquer in Bubble Bath

If you love all things neutral and have gone through more bottles of Essie's Ballet Slipper than you can count, we recommend opting for this demure shade, which the brand describes as a "sweet candy pink."

2. Big Apple Red

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Nail Lacquer in Big Apple Red

This perky shade of red is one of the brand's most iconic iterations of the classic hue. This one is juicy, commanding, and inspired by NYC.

3. Tickle My France-y

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Nail Lacquer in Tickle My France-y

We've always loved the cheeky name of this cult-favorite nail color from OPI, and we also love the chic homage it plays to one of our favorite destinations. The brand describes it as "naughty," but we'll let you be the judge of that.

4. AlpineSnow

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Nail Lacquer in Alpine Snow

Looking for the perfect shade of crisp white this season? Your huntends here.

5. I'm Not Really a Waitress

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We don't know about you, but when we think of OPI's all-time-best nail polish colors, we instantly think of this gorge wine-red hue.

6. Princesses Rule

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Nail Lacquer in Princesses Rule!

To be honest, we were semi-surprised to see such precious pink shade make OPI's best-seller list. But the numbers don't lie; apparently this glittery peek of pink is one of the brand's most-wanted hues.

7. You Don't Know Jacques

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Nail Lacquer in You Don't Know Jacques!

As my former fellow beauty editor Amanda Montell describes it, this "gloomy chic" shade of taupe is an answer for those who want something relatively neutral but slightly twisted.

8. Black Onyx

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Nail Lacquer in Black Onyx

Meet your lacquer equivalent to the LBD, Black Onyx.

9. Malaga Wine

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Nail Lacquer in Malaga Wine

Rich and intoxicating (or so says the brand), this vino-inspired hue is one of the all-time best and looks great on everyone.

10. Cajun Shrimp

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Nail Lacquer in Cajun Shrimp

I might be biased, but this is my personal favorite OPI nail polish color, and I'd pretty much like to have it permanently tattooed onto my nails from June to August. It's coral but a little redder and more sophisticated.

11. Strawberry Margarita

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Nail Lacquer in Strawberry Margarita

We recommend pairing this best-selling bright-pink nail color with your favorite tropical bevvie of choice.

12. Lincoln Park After Dark

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Nail Lacquer in Lincoln Park After Dark

Name a more iconic shade of brooding purple. We'll wait.

13. Taupe-less Beach

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Nail Lacquer in Taupe-less Beach

Think of this lighter, slightly more lavender shade of taupe as the second cousinof You Don't Know Jacques.

14. Funny Bunny

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Nail Lacquer in Funny Bunny

To be honest, we're not sure the difference between OPI rendering this shade of white "soft" and the above Alpine number "crisp," but we'll accept it as a classic best seller all the same.

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Nail Lacquer in Barefoot in Barcelona

Of course, if you can by any means actually be barefoot in Barcelona, we recommend it. Otherwise, make do with this hue.

16. Aphrodite's Pink Nightie

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Nail Lacquer in Aphrodite's Pink Nightie

The Greekgoddess of all nail colors, this pearlescentshade of lightpink is a pretty way to elevate your go-to neutral hue.

17. Samoan Sand

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Nail Lacquer in Samoan Sand

A warm-beige pink, this favorite shade effortlessly enhances your natural nail color.

18. Berlin There Done That

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Nail Lacquer in Berlin There Done That

Yep, another taupe! However, this German-inspired hue offers "crème" coverage and a chic neutral alternative.

19. Don't Bossa Nova Me Around

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Nail Lacquer in Don't Bossa Nova Me Around

Pink? Gray? An enchantingcombo of the two? We think it's the latter, and take it from us since we wear it 70% of the year.

20. Sweet Hearts

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Nail Lacquer in Sweet Heart

Almost white, this ultra-pale shade of pink is one of the most elegant to date.

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This article was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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