OPI Push & Shove: Is this chrome nail polish worth the hype? This review dives deep into OPI's highly anticipated chrome nail lacquer, exploring its impressive mirror-like finish and comparing it to other silver polishes on the market. We'll examine its application process, highlighting potential challenges and offering tips for achieving the best results. Discover if the striking chrome effect justifies the product's limitations, including its surprisingly short wear time.This in-depth analysis will reveal whether OPI Push & Shove lives up to its promises. We'll assess its longevity, exploring the impact (or lack thereof) of a top coat on both shine and durability. We’ll also compare its unique chrome finish to the shine offered by other popular silver nail polishes, helping you determine if this special-occasion polish deserves a place in your collection. Ultimately, we'll help you decide if OPI Push & Shove is a worthy investment or just another fleeting trend.
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Chrome Finish and Application
OPI's Push & Shove nail lacquer boasts a striking chrome finish, promising a mirror-like effect. While it delivers a significant chrome effect, especially on a smooth nail surface, it's not entirely flawless. The finish is impressive for a polish but falls short of the perfection achievable with nail foils or stickers.
Application involves a base coat followed by two thin coats of Push & Shove. However, slow application can lead to separation, revealing the base coat underneath. This is especially noticeable on nails with imperfections or ridges. The product also advises against using a top coat, but the reviewer experimented with and without.
Longevity and Wear
The nail polish's longevity is not its strongest point; it's explicitly marketed as a one-night-only polish. The reviewer experienced chipping and fading after just one day of wear, even on acrylic nails. Others reported peeling on natural nails. This makes it unsuitable for long-lasting wear.
The reviewer tested the polish with and without a top coat. A slight difference in shine was observed, with the no-top-coat application having more shine. However, adding a top coat might slightly improve longevity. The product itself does not recommend use of a top coat.
Comparison with Other Silver Polishes
The reviewer compared Push & Shove to various silver polishes, including China Glaze Platinum Silver, China Glaze OMG (holographic), China Glaze Icicle, OPI Shine, and Sally Hansen Celebrity. While other silvers offered shine, none matched Push & Shove's unique chrome mirror-like effect.
The comparison highlights Push & Shove's distinct finish. The other polishes provided shine but lacked the smooth, chrome-like quality of Push & Shove. This unique finish is what sets OPI Push & Shove apart from other silver polishes.
Overall Verdict
OPI Push & Shove is a unique nail polish perfect for special occasions where a dramatic chrome finish is desired. Its short longevity makes it unsuitable for everyday wear, but its distinctive, mirror-like quality and striking appearance make it a worthwhile addition to a polish collection for special events.
While the application requires some skill to avoid separation and the short wear time is a drawback, the unique chrome finish sets it apart. Consider Push & Shove a special occasion nail polish, not an everyday option. The other polishes reviewed were not as close to a true chrome mirror effect.
