OPI Summer 2026 Trip To The Brite Side Collection
OPI Summer 2026, Trip To The Brite Side: 12 shades numbered S073 to S084 in Powder Perfection dip, Intelli-Gel, Nail Lacquer, duos, 3 in 1 trios and sets of 6 or 12. DTK is an authorized OPI reseller.
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Trip To The Brite Side is the name of OPI's Summer 2026 release. It holds 12 shades numbered S073 to S084, and DTK lists each one in several formats: Powder Perfection dip in 1.5 oz jars, Intelli-Gel in 0.5 oz bottles, Nail Lacquer in 0.5 oz bottles, a gel and lacquer duo, a 3 in 1 trio (dip, gel and lacquer of one code), and an Intelli-Gel combo that pairs the colour with a base and a top coat. The palette moves from purples through three blues and a lime green into yellow, four pinks and an orange. The summer season it was released for has passed, so read this page as a guide to a palette you can still order shade by shade, not as a launch announcement.
Because every format shares the same code, a client who likes S077 as gel on the hands can have the same number on the toes as dip or lacquer. Each listing on the grid shows its own live stock, so check the format you need before you plan a service around it.
The 12 shades by code and colour family
Colour families below come from the product listings. Where a shade name is printed on this page, at least one format of that code is on the shelf at the time of writing; the other codes are listed by number only.
| Code | Shade | Colour family | Six-colour set |
|---|---|---|---|
| S073 | Glowin' On Vacay | Bright purple | Set 1 |
| S074 | Ultra Violet Daze | Vivid violet | Set 1 |
| S075 | Catch A Wave Of Happiness | Royal blue | Set 1 |
| S076 | Sea-ze The Day | Ocean blue | Set 1 |
| S077 | Sky Blue's The Limit | Turquoise shimmer | Set 1 |
| S078 | Lime Of My Life | Lime green shimmer | Set 1 |
| S079 | (see listing) | Sunny yellow shimmer | Set 2 |
| S080 | (see listing) | Hot pink creme | Set 2 |
| S081 | (see listing) | Pink shimmer | Set 2 |
| S082 | (see listing) | Bright pink creme | Set 2 |
| S083 | (see listing) | Pink shimmer | Set 2 |
| S084 | (see listing) | Orange creme | Set 2 |
The split is tidy: Set 1 holds the cool half of the palette (two purples, three blues and the green), and Set 2 holds the warm half (yellow, pinks and orange). The 12-colour sets carry all of them.
Which format fits which service
| Format | Size | How it sets | Wear | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Perfection dip | 1.5 oz jar | Air-dries with the activator, no lamp | 3+ weeks | Strength without acrylic, clients who want a durable set |
| Intelli-Gel | 0.5 oz bottle | Cures in 30 seconds under the OPI Star Light lamp | 3 weeks | Gel manicures, HEMA-free and TPO-free service menus |
| Nail Lacquer | 0.5 oz bottle | Air-dries, no lamp | About 5 to 7 days with base and top | Pedicures, quick colour changes, retail bottles |
| Gel and lacquer duo | 2 x 0.5 oz | Gel cures, lacquer air-dries | As each format | Gel hands with matching lacquer toes |
| 3 in 1 trio | Dip 1.5 oz, gel 0.5 oz, lacquer 0.5 oz | Each part as its own system | As each format | Salons that offer all three services on one code |
Most OPI shades are made to coordinate across GelColor, lacquer and Powder Perfection, which is why one code can run through a whole service menu. For the brand's full spread of shades in each format, see the OPI shelf by product line, the full Powder Perfection range and every Intelli-Gel bottle.
The cool half: purples, blues and lime
S073 Glowin' On Vacay and S074 Ultra Violet Daze are the two purples, with S074 the vivid violet of the pair. S075 Catch A Wave Of Happiness is a royal blue, S076 Sea-ze The Day an ocean blue, and S077 Sky Blue's The Limit a turquoise shimmer. S078 Lime Of My Life closes the set as a lime green shimmer. Together these six make Set 1, and as dip jars they cover a full range from violet to green for a colour wall or a gradient set.
Two ideas for this half of the palette: a blue set across the hand with S075, S076 and S077, or a purple and lime pairing for a single accent nail. Because the codes are shared, you can test a colour in lacquer on a nail tip before committing a client to a dip or gel set.
The warm half: yellow, pinks and orange
S079 is the sunny yellow shimmer of the collection, S080 a hot pink creme, S081 a pink shimmer, S082 a bright pink creme, S083 a pink shimmer and S084 an orange creme. These six make Set 2. Open each listing to see which formats of these codes are available before you build a pedicure menu around them.
How to apply the dip
- Prep: prep the nails and cuticles.
- Base: brush on the dip base coat.
- Dip: dip the nail into the powder at a 45 degree angle.
- Activator: apply the activator and let it air-dry.
- Shape: file and buff to the shape you want.
- Seal: apply a second coat of activator, then the top coat.
The powder is ultra-fine, so it goes on smooth without lumps, and a dip set needs less filing than acrylic. The liquids for each step are listed in OPI dip liquids by step; check the stock of each bottle before an appointment.
How to apply Intelli-Gel
- Prep the nails and cuticles, then apply one coat of Bond-Aid pH Balancing Agent.
- Apply a thin coat of Super Base, cap the free edge and cure for 30 seconds.
- Apply a thin colour coat, cap the free edge and cure for 30 seconds. Repeat for a second coat.
- Apply Super Gloss Top Coat or Super Gloss No Wipe Top Coat, cap the free edge and cure for 30 seconds.
- If you used the wipe version, remove the tacky layer, then finish with cuticle oil.
Intelli-Gel is HEMA-free, TPO-free and vegan, and its brush is made to thin the formula under pressure so it does not flood the cuticle. Base and top bottles are in Intelli-Gel base and top coats, and lamps are in lamps that cure Intelli-Gel.
Sets, duos and trios
Every format is also sold as a group. Six-colour sets come as Set 1 (S073 to S078) and Set 2 (S079 to S084) in dip, gel, lacquer, duo and 3 in 1 form, and 12-colour sets carry the whole palette. The 3 in 1 trio gives one code as a 1.5 oz dip jar plus a 0.5 oz Intelli-Gel and a 0.5 oz lacquer. To compare trios across OPI's other releases, see OPI trios across every season. Prices are shown on each listing, so compare a set against the singles you actually need before ordering.
Ordering for a salon after the season
- Decide which half of the palette your clients ask for: the cool Set 1 shades or the warm Set 2 shades.
- Pick the format per service: dip for durable sets, Intelli-Gel for gel manicures, lacquer for pedicures and retail.
- Open each listing to confirm stock for that exact format, because availability differs between the dip jar and the gel bottle of the same code.
- Add the matching base, top and dip liquids so the colour arrives with everything needed to apply it.
- Keep a lacquer of each code you stock as a quick swatch for clients choosing between formats.
Removal and care
Lacquer comes off with regular polish remover. Intelli-Gel is a soak-off gel. Dip removal depends on the liquid system you use, so follow its instructions, and ask clients to oil their cuticles between visits to keep the edges in good condition. Store gel bottles capped and away from lamps and sunny windows, and keep dip jars closed so the powder stays dry.
Other OPI seasons
If a client wants a seasonal palette that is closer to today, look at the OPI fall 2026 follow-up or OPI's holiday 2026 shades with M&M's. Spring 2026 shades are in OPIcons spring 2026 shades, and the air-dry range sits on the OPI lacquer shelf.
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