OPI's OPI Axxium Soak-Off Gel Manicure

I have been wanting to try a gel manicure for quite some time, and 2 weeks ago I finally bit the bullet and committed to OPI Axxium Soak-Off Gel Manicure in the color Bubble Bath. I was a little wary as I was leaving the country the next day and wasn't sure how I would remove the gel polish while abroad, but I also did not wanting to be fussing with untidy nails during my travels either.

The process itself was quite quick, a major plus for me because there is nothing I hate more than waiting for nail polish to dry. The price was also good, I got mine for $25.00. And I was thrilled with the results. I chose Bubble Bath because I wanted something neutral but am not a big fan of french manicure on myself. The color made my nails look so..... polished (pardon the pun). I felt very put together and classic, and my hands looked long and well just pretty. The gel polish itself felt a little tacky for the first few days, but once I got used to the feel of the polish I didn't notice it as much.

As far as longevity goes, I got two weeks out of mine, and would have gotten longer if I hadn't decided I needed a change. For me that is the one downside of this manicure. I enjoy switching up my nail colors, and while you can paint over the OPI Axxium Gel, I was not brave enough to try it. After two weeks I was sick of Bubble Bath and decided to move onto Essie's Borrowed&Blue (more on that later). I soaked the polish off myself following instructions I found via Google but it took over an hour and was quite a hassle!

Overall I give this a 4 out of 5. Docked a point due to the difficulty of removing it on your own. 

xoxo