A timeless glossy red lacquer with iconic New York polish energy.
✦ Classic Red Nail Color
OPI Big Apple Red is a bright, glossy red regular nail lacquer in OPI’s classic 15 mL bottle. Known as an iconic heritage shade first released in Fall 2000, this polish brings a crisp, polished red manicure look without gel curing or UV/LED lamps.
Designed with OPI’s Pro-Wide brush, the lacquer applies in broader, more even strokes. For the best finish and wear, OPI recommends using it as part of the 3-step system: Natural Nail Base Coat, two thin coats of color, and Top Coat to seal.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Red Collection
✦ Iconic Bright RedA widely recognized OPI shade with a glossy, bright red look that feels clean, confident, and classic.
✦ Regular Lacquer FormatThis is a conventional nail lacquer, not a gel or shellac product, so no UV or LED curing is required.
✦ Pro-Wide BrushThe OPI Pro-Wide brush is designed for broader, even application across the nail.
✦ 15 mL BottleComes in OPI’s standard 0.5 fl oz glass bottle with brush for home manicures or salon polish services.
✦ 3-Step Wear SupportOPI states up to 7 days of wear when used with its recommended base coat, color, and top coat system.
✦ Core Collection AppealA heritage red in OPI’s classic line, made for polished manicures that never feel out of place.
✦ Key Ingredients
Ethyl Acetate & Butyl AcetateListed in the official OPI ingredient list for this shade as part of the lacquer formula.
NitrocelluloseA verified ingredient in the published formula for OPI Big Apple Red nail lacquer.
Red 6 Lake & Red 7 LakeColorants listed by OPI for the bright red shade appearance.
Titanium DioxideIncluded in the official ingredient listing for this lacquer shade.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Properly prep the natural nail to help create a clean surface for lacquer application.
- 02 Apply one coat of OPI Natural Nail Base Coat, then shake the color bottle before use to mix the pigment.
- 03 Apply two thin coats of Big Apple Red, brushing across the nail and capping the free edge to help reduce chipping.
- 04 Finish with OPI Top Coat, cap the free edge again, and use DripDry Lacquer Drying Drops if faster touch-drying is desired.
