OPI’s neutral nail polishes will always have a place in my rotation, but summer is all about bright, bold color—and the OPI Summer 2026 collection fully delivers. Known for setting the tone on seasonal nail color, OPI is leaning fully into bold, feel-good hues this year, with a lineup inspired by travel, sunshine, and those peak-summer, feel-good moments. The result? Vibrant shades that are already rivaling some of OPI’s most iconic colors (looking at you, Cajun Shrimp, Big Apple Red, and Bubble Bunny).
Designed to capture the energy of the season, the OPI summer nail colors range from juicy brights to playful, vacation-ready hues that feel made for warm-weather manicures. Whether you’re heading on vacation or just trying to romanticize your daily routine (read: answering emails while standing over your AC unit), this collection makes a strong case for trading in your go-to neutrals for something a little more fun. Here’s everything you need to know about the OPI Trip to the Brite Side collection.
1. Bright Where I Belong!
Bright pink is the quintessential summer nail polish shade. It’s a fitting summer manicure color for warm days around town and even better as a vacation nail idea. I love this cream polish so much, I might wear it as a matching mani-pedi duo.
2. Catch a Wave of Happiness
Whether you’re hitting the lake, beach, or community pool this summer, this royal blue OPI nail color makes a great companion. I’ll be reaching for this blue nail polish when I go for my Memorial Day manicure, my Fourth of July manicure, and my Labor Day manicure. And no, you can’t stop me!
3. Dopa-Mani
Is there anything happier than a bright pink shimmer nail polish? I’ll wait! OPI is known for its pink nail polish shades, and I have a feeling that this one will be among the best pink OPI colors of all time. If you have a girls’ trip coming up this season, this pink nail polish is sure to make it even more fun.
4. Glowin’ on Vacay
Purple is one of the most underrated nail polish colors, but this bright purple nail shade is here to change that narrative. According to OPI, this shade is ready to “glow big and not glow home,” and for that reason alone, you can find me choosing it as my summer nail color the next time I hit the salon.
5. Go with the Floatie
DND: I am at the pool, I’m wearing a pink nail polish that looks like a flamingo floatie, and I do not want to be bothered. Out of all the pink nail polishes in OPI’s Trip to the Brite Side collection, this vivid pink polish might be my favorite.
6. If U Like Pinka Coladas
This color does, in fact, make me want to sip on a colada. So that’s what I’ll be doing the moment I finish my at-home manicure. It’s a softer pink than some of the others in OPI’s new collection, but it still has the kind of shimmer that will catch the light and boost your mood.
7. Lime of My Life
This might be the most vivid, bright nail polish I’ve seen from OPI in a long time. It’s a lime nail polish with just enough shimmer to keep the party going after vacation is over. It’s perfect for festival season, tropical getaways, or a simple weekend at home filled with summer activities.
8. Paintin’ on Sunshine!
This bright yellow shimmer nail polish is sunshine in a bottle. What more could you ask for out of an OPI summer nail polish shade? It’s cheery and sunny, which is exactly how your season deserves to feel.
9. Sea-ze the Day
This bold blue cream polish won’t steer you wrong this season. It’s just bright enough to bring some excitement to your favorite summer looks, but it doesn’t feel too far out of the ordinary. I might just add it to my regular rotation.
10. Sky Blue’s the Limit
A turquoise shimmer nail polish that mimics the look of the ocean on a warm, sunny day? Say less. This is a gorgeous shade for all of your pool days ahead, or if you have a vacation booked to go somewhere near the water. Pack this with a few tankini swimsuits, so you can fully lean into this season’s trends.
11. Ultra Violet Daze
If you’re ready to break free from the minimal nail trend or you just want to rake in the compliments this season, look no further than this violet cream nail polish. This OPI nail polish is bold in all the right ways.
12. Your Zestination Awaits
As soon as I saw this shade, I was immediately transported to Italy with an aperol spritz in my hand. Whether you’re one of the lucky ones headed on a European trip this summer, or you just want to replicate the same feel-good vibes from your apartment patio, this is the OPI summer nail color for you.
Where to Shop the OPI Summer 2026 Collection
OPI’s Summer 2026 collection is available at major beauty retailers, both in-store and online. You can shop the full range of shades at places like Ulta Beauty, Amazon, and Target, making it easy to get your hands on the colors no matter how you prefer to shop. Our advice? Pick up your favorite shade(s) early. This collection is so good, you don’t want to risk the best summer manicure shades going out of stock before you have a chance to wear them.
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