When I looked at this in the bottle, I thought, "hmm, a less sparkly version of Ink", but I was wrong. In the bottle Russian Navy has a strong purple cast and doesn't seem very blue ... I was wondering why it was called NAVY. haha. :DBut once I put it on, the purple faded to the background and the glowy blue came out in full force. Lovely! :) This color is sophisticated and hot. Awesome.
I could have gotten away with 2 coats, but I used 3 anyways. As with all dark colors, the 3rd coat made it that much closer to black, so if you're trying to stay away from a blackened blue, use 2 coats.
I love navy blue polish. I'm always looking for an old Revlon polish name Ink. It was deeper than this and a jelly. Haven't found the exact shadeyet.
ReplyDeleteLucy - Wow, that color sounds awesome! Let me know if you find it!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fabulous colour...although dare I say it looks better in the bottle than on the nail - I always end up making it too dark. Am more of a fan of Yoga-ta Get This Blue if I need a blue fix.
ReplyDeleteHelen - It IS hard to keep a dark color from getting overly dark ... but I really like this one! I wouldn't use it for a blue fix, I'd use Essie Mezmerize or China Glaze Carribbean Blue for that. Russian Navy is more for when you need a dark look but love blue. haha!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm...I have this and Ink on my list of 'to buys' from ebay but I really am not sure which to go for....which shines less blue, if that makes sense???
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Nikki - If you want a purpler instead of a bluer color, go with Ink for sure. Just be certain that you can handle a majorly shimmery, almost glittery polish! I know I can, but some ppl don't like shimmer so much.
ReplyDeleteOh I love shimmer!...thanks for that, ink it is then!
ReplyDeleteI just bought this polish and I love it. It's got great staying power and the color is very unique. A very dark navy blue with a little sparkle- in the office/day time it looks navy and in the dark it looks black. xoxoxox
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Oh and if you want to make it LAST LONG put Sally Hansen Salon Speed Shine 10 Day Top Coat over the top of the opi russian navy color- it will last 10 days and dry nearly instantly. I paid 8.60 for the opi polish and 6 dollars for the sally hansen top coat. Not too bad for perfect nails that will last 10 days.
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Anonymous - I'm glad you like it, I love it as well. :) I agree about the cool way the colors change.
ReplyDeleteWell, I will have to try the Sally Hansen top coat. Right now I'm a faithful follower of Seche Vite. :)