NOTD: OPI Fly (Nicki Minaj Collection)

Let me start off by saying that this was my NOTD a while ago but I'm just getting around to blogging about it now. The up side to this is that I can talk about how long it lasted on my nails and that type of thing, where I usually wouldn't be able to because I'd be talking about a color that's still on my nails.

So, OPI Fly is a bright blue, teal. Sometimes it looks more blue, sometimes it's a brighter teal with more green, so naturally, it's hard to capture on camera, but it's a really pretty color. It's a creme finish and I used two coats and they went on great. I should have put more color on the tips of my nails, but I never remember to do that. I also used Sally Hansen Mega Shine Top Coat.

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The polish lasted a good 4 to 5 days before any real chipping but the real issue I had was when I went to take it off. Upon initial removal my nails and cuticles were stained blue. I couldn't believe it! I used a base coat, Orly Bonder, and I've never had this issue from an OPI polish before that I can remember. So, since I didn't want to resort to buffing off an entire layer of nail, I used a ton of elbow grease, three different nail polish removers and a ton of cotton balls. It eventually all came off but it was way too much work so I don't know how often I'll be reaching for this polish. I'm glad I didn't keep it on any longer than I did. 

Anyone have this color and have this issue? Are you still thinking of picking it up, because it is a gorgeous color?