Crackle paint has become a cult favourite for nail fanatics - so is it a product which can be easily used by an everyday consumer? *Overview Crackle Nail Varnish has become a popular addition to many nail enthusiasts' collections. It is a top coat which once drying, painted over an underneath colour, begins to split apart and reveal the colour beneath. This means that users can vary their different nail looks with the simple addition of one product. Nail leaders, OPI, have their own version of the popular paint which they name "Shatter Paint" and tell consumers "Our shatter range creates a matte "shattered" effect when painted ...  Read the complete review

I have a Capital Hair and Beauty trade card, so OPI isn't too expensive for me, (sorry I can't say prices - terms of the card!) therefore, it doesn't break the bank to try out new colours/ranges of OPI. After all this commotion about crackle nail polish I decided to try it out. I bought the royal blue one, simply called "Blue Shatter." The whole point of this nail varnish is to put it over another colour that is already on your nails. The crackle polish is matt but to make it gloss, simply apply a top coat over Shatter. OPI are the leading brand in nail lacquers, so you know you are getting good quality with them. However...this is not the case with ...  Read the complete review