OPI's Summer 2026 collection has a name, and it's exactly what it sounds like: Trip to the Brite Side (you'll also see it written as Trip to the Bright Side — same collection, OPI's stylized spelling). The collection leans hard into saturated neon territory — bright cremes and shimmers designed to make a statement through the warmest months of the year. It's one of OPI's most vibrant seasonal releases in recent memory, and the full lineup is now live at Beyond Polish.
Here's everything in the collection, including all the shade names, every available format, and direct links to shop each shade. Browse the entire OPI Summer 2026 Trip to the Brite Side collection for the full assortment in one place.
Trip to the Brite Side is OPI's Summer 2026 neon collection — saturated cremes and shimmers in 24 new permanent shades across GelColor, Nail Lacquer, Powder Perfection, and Infinite Shine.
Trip to the Brite Side is OPI's summer 2026 seasonal collection — their most saturated, neon-forward release to date. The collection spans the full spectrum of bright summer shades: electric purples, cobalt blues, vivid teals, neon greens, hot pinks, corals, and warm yellows. Whether you gravitate toward bold cremes or prefer a finish with a little shimmer, the range covers both.
What makes this collection notable beyond the color range is its format breadth. OPI has released 12 of the shades across GelColor, Nail Lacquer, and Powder Perfection — matched across all three for the first time — alongside 12 additional Infinite Shine exclusives that are unique to that line. That's 24 new permanent shades in total, with the matched 12 available across every major OPI format.
The full Trip to the Brite Side collection is in stock and ready to ship. Shop the entire OPI Summer 2026 collection here, or browse our full OPI catalog for the complete range.
Every OPI seasonal collection has a few designated hero shades — the ones built to drive the campaign and anchor the seasonal palette. This summer there are four standouts to know: three from the matched GelColor range that pair effortlessly with Nail Lacquer for pedi/mani matching, plus the punchiest pink from the Infinite Shine exclusives. These are the colors to grab first if you're picking up a single bottle.
The collection splits into two groups. The core 12 shades are matched across GelColor, Nail Lacquer, and Powder Perfection — meaning you can get the same color in whichever format suits your application. The Infinite Shine 12 are unique, standalone shades not available in the matched formats. Within the matched 12, the collection mixes cremes and glitters: opaque cremes dominate, with a handful of semi-sheer cremes and three glitter finishes in the brighter, neon-forward shades.
Matched Range — Tap to Shop in GelColor
★ Hero shades · Tap any shade to shop in Nail Lacquer. Also available in GelColor and Powder Perfection. Want to see every Trip to the Brite Side shade side by side? View the full Summer 2026 swatch chart.
Infinite Shine — 12 Exclusive Shades
★ Hero shades · Browse the full Infinite Shine collection or compare every Summer 2026 shade in our Trip to the Brite Side swatch chart.
One of the standout aspects of Trip to the Brite Side is its cross-format availability. OPI is matching 12 shades across GelColor, Nail Lacquer, and Powder Perfection simultaneously — a first for an OPI seasonal collection. Here's how each format breaks down and who it's best suited for.
| Format | Best For | Shades Available |
|---|---|---|
| OPI GelColor | Long-wear gel manicure — requires LED/UV curing, lasts up to 3 weeks | 12 matched shades |
| OPI Nail Lacquer | Classic air-dry nail polish — salon-quality formula, no lamp needed | 12 matched shades |
| OPI Powder Perfection | Dip powder — long-lasting, strong, no UV curing required | 12 matched shades |
| OPI Infinite Shine | Gel-like lacquer without a lamp — up to 11 days of high-gloss wear | 12 exclusive shades (not matched) |
If you're a nail tech building out your summer menu, the matched GelColor and Nail Lacquer sets are the most practical starting point — same shade across both formats means you can match manicure to pedicure and offer lacquer touch-ups between fills. Browse the full Trip to the Brite Side collection for everything in one place.
Neon nail polish has been cycling through trend cycles for years, but it tends to appear and disappear. What makes Trip to the Brite Side different is that it's not a limited seasonal capsule — all 24 shades are permanent additions to the OPI lineup. That means these colors will be available and reorderable beyond the summer launch window, which matters for salons building out a stable menu.
The finish mix is smart for a neon collection. Three of the matched 12 are glitters — Sky Blue's the Limit, Lime of My Life, and Paintin' on Sunshine — which give neon tones an extra dimension without relying purely on creme saturation to make an impact. The rest of the matched range is cremes, with a few semi-sheer options that work well for clients who want neon color without full opacity. The Infinite Shine line leans entirely into cremes, which suits that formula's naturally glossy, high-gloss finish.
The inclusion of Powder Perfection alongside GelColor and Nail Lacquer for the first time also broadens the collection's reach. Dip powder clients who have historically had fewer options in the neon category now have 12 matched shades to choose from in the same palette.
And the shade naming — Glowin' on Vacay, Dopa-mani, Go with the Floatie, Here Plums the Sun — is doing exactly what OPI shade names do best: giving clients something to ask for by name. That's a practical advantage in a salon setting where a memorable name can drive a sale.
All 24 shades are permanent additions to the OPI lineup — not a limited seasonal drop. These colors will remain reorderable past summer.
What is OPI's Summer 2026 collection called?
OPI's Summer 2026 collection is called Trip to the Brite Side. It features 24 new permanent shades across GelColor, Nail Lacquer, Powder Perfection, and Infinite Shine — leaning into neon and bright saturated cremes and shimmers for the summer season.
Is it "Trip to the Brite Side" or "Trip to the Bright Side"?
OPI's official name for the collection is Trip to the Brite Side — using the stylized "Brite" spelling that ties into OPI's tradition of playful, pun-driven shade and collection names. You'll often see the collection written as "Trip to the Bright Side" across editorial coverage and search results, but both refer to the same Summer 2026 release. If you're shopping or searching, either spelling will lead you to the right place.
How many shades are in the OPI Summer 2026 collection?
The collection includes 24 new permanent shades in total. 12 shades are matched across GelColor, Nail Lacquer, and Powder Perfection. An additional 12 shades are exclusive to Infinite Shine and not available in the other formats.
What shades are in OPI Trip to the Brite Side?
The 12 matched GelColor/Nail Lacquer/Powder Perfection shades are: Glowin' on Vacay, Ultra Violet Daze, Catch a Wave of Happiness, Sea-Ze the Day, Sky Blue's the Limit, Lime of My Life, Paintin' on Sunshine, Bright Where I Belong, Dopa-mani, Go with the Floatie, If U Like Pinka Coladas, and Your Zestination Awaits. The 12 Infinite Shine exclusives are: You're One in a Melon, Lei Out in the Sun, Beat Goes Neon and On, Brighter Daze Ahead, Pack a Cherry-on Bag, Sunkissed and Tell, Limon-yello!, Follow the Ice Green Truck, Beach Party Teal Dawn, No Summer Blues, Here Plums the Sun, and Learn to Fly-lac.
Is OPI Summer 2026 available in gel polish?
Yes — 12 of the Trip to the Brite Side shades are available in OPI GelColor. These are matched to the Nail Lacquer and Powder Perfection versions of the same shades, so you can get the same color across all three formats. The Infinite Shine shades are only available in that specific formula.
Where can I buy OPI Summer 2026 nail polish?
OPI Trip to the Brite Side is available now at Beyond Polish in all formats — GelColor, Nail Lacquer, Powder Perfection, and Infinite Shine. Shop the full Trip to the Brite Side collection or browse all OPI at Beyond Polish.
What formats is OPI Summer 2026 available in?
OPI Trip to the Brite Side is available in four formats: GelColor (gel, requires LED/UV lamp), Nail Lacquer (classic air-dry), Powder Perfection (dip powder), and Infinite Shine (gel-like lacquer, no lamp). The first three share 12 matched shades; Infinite Shine has 12 unique shades not matched to the others.
Trip to the Brite Side — Now Available
Shop OPI's Summer 2026 collection at Beyond Polish. Free shipping on orders $75+ — ships from California in 1–2 business days.
