A glossy bright red crème with confident shine and classic OPI polish appeal.
✦ A Polished Red With OPI Shine
OPI NLU13 Red Heads Ahead is a classic OPI Nail Lacquer in a glossy bright red crème shade, inspired by the warmth and radiance of auburn tones. Designed in the brand’s original lacquer formula, it brings a smooth, polished look to manicures with the recognizable shine OPI is known for.
The 15 mL bottle includes OPI’s Pro-Wide brush to help color glide evenly across the nail. For best wear, pair it with an OPI base coat and top coat as part of the recommended 3-step system, which is marketed for up to 7 days of wear when used together.
✦ Why This Red Belongs In Your Rotation
✦ Glossy Bright Red Crème A vivid red shade with a smooth crème look and brilliant glossy shine.
✦ Classic OPI Lacquer Part of OPI’s original Nail Lacquer line for a familiar polish application and finish.
✦ Pro-Wide Brush Designed to support smoother, more even application across the nail.
✦ 3-Step Wear Potential OPI markets up to 7 days of wear when used with its recommended base coat, color, and top coat system.
✦ Air-Dry Polish This regular lacquer air-dries and does not require an LED or UV lamp.
✦ Salon Shade Matching The Red Heads Ahead shade is also seen in matching OPI GelColor and Dip/Gel format listings for salon service coordination.
✦ Key Ingredients
Butyl Acetate & Ethyl Acetate Listed in the lacquer formula and commonly used within nail polish formulations.
Nitrocellulose A verified ingredient in the OPI Nail Lacquer formula.
Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin Included on the OPI ingredient list for this classic lacquer shade.
Red, White & Yellow Colorants Formula lists Red 6,7 (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), and Yellow 5 (CI 19140).
✦ How to Use
- 01 Begin with clean, dry nails, then apply an OPI Nail Strengthener or base coat as the first step.
- 02 Apply one coat of Red Heads Ahead and allow it to dry before adding more color.
- 03 Apply a second coat for a smooth, even manicure look, then let the lacquer dry.
- 04 Finish with OPI Top Coat and allow the polish to air-dry completely. No curing lamp is needed for this regular lacquer.
