What’s worse than having no nail varnish on at all? Chipped, flakey, unkempt polish.
Painting your nailscan often feel like a big chore after a long day. First there’s the actual painting, then you have to wait for it dry and more often than not there’s the tidying up with a cotton bud to finish. What’s more, once you’re actually happy with your nails, it requires a lotta maintenance to keep it looking fresh.
But don’t fret, the at-home manicure no longer needs to be a tedious task. Giving a salon mani a run for its money come these ultra-durable polishes. From high shine to thick gel formulas, we’ve rounded up the best chip-free, hard-wear saviours.
Take your pick from our round-up below…
Top Ten Nail Varnishes
1 of 13Kure Bazaar Mint Polish, £15
A cool mint polish for Spring looks ultra chic. Try this nourishing formula that contains Vitamin E and bamboo to strengthen and repair nails whilst drying super fast.
2 of 13NailBerry Love Me Tender Nail Polish, £15
You can't go wrong with a dusky rose. It's pretty, flattering and goes with almost everything. Paint on two thin coats and finish with a top coat to boost staying power.
3 of 13J.Hannah Nail Polish Yellow, £17
Created by LA-based jewellery designer J.Hannah, these vegan nail polishes come in an array of mood-boosting shades. We love the mustard yellow.
4 of 13Barry M Cosmetics Gelly Hi Shine Nail Paint in Cotton, £3.99
The leading British colour cosmetics company and drugstore classic, Barry M, has curated the ultimate glossy nail paint 'Gelly Hi Shine' which provides just that. In one stroke you can achieve a rich in pigment gel-like finish for under £4!
5 of 13Dior Diorific Vernis Limited Edition Nail Lacquer in Dream, £22.50
If you're in a treat yourself kind of mood, why not go all out and splurge on limited edition Dior. Not only is this lacquer radiant and sophisticated but the deep purple pays off with vibrant intensity. Not to mention the highly instagrammable bottle.
6 of 13Essie 88 Nail Polish in Licorice, £7.99
Essie is a well-earned cult brand within the nail game. Why? Perhaps for their palette of iconic nail enamel shades or even their award-winning formula that has been developed with a crystal clear solvent base and pure micro-milled pigments. An all-rounder.
7 of 13OPI Nail Lacquer in Malaga Wine, £13.90
OPI, the American nail care giant is a notable rival of Essie and for good reason. With a whopping 250 shades and chip-resistant creamy pigments at your fingertips you can't really go wrong.
8 of 13Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish in Get Juiced, £7.99
No need to splash out on a base coat, growth treatment, nail colour, strengthener and top coat with Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure Nail Polish range. With a Keratin complex, the innovative formula works to provide all the benefits in one, saving you the time, effort, and money.
9 of 13butter LONDON Trend Nail Lacquer, £12
Just like skincare it's important to look after your nails too! With butter LONDON there's no compromise. Infused with Horsetail Extract and Hydrolysed Silk, 'Fiver', the vitamin-rich nail varnish, boasts stronger, healthier nails, all while delivering a long-wearing, chip-resistant mint green crème colour.
10 of 13Nails Inc. Trend Duo Flock You Nail Polish Duo in Birds Before Boys and Anything Flamingoessss, £15
If a nail polish duo is what you've been seeking then the Nails Inc Trend set is for you. Both polishes are created with a long-wear system and feature the iconic wide hugging brush for easy speedy application.
11 of 13Chanel LE VERNIS Longwear Nail Colour in Giallo Napoli, £22
Inspired by Chanel style legends, LE VERNIS comes in a range of colours. From classic red to this Naples yellow there's something for everyone and with lasting shine the art of nail paint never looked so good.
12 of 13Ciaté London Gelology Paint Pot in Palm Springs, £12
Unlike anything else, Ciaté supplies a plumping formula that works to create a cushioned, gel-like effect without the use of a UV lamp. The magic in the formula, adhesive polymer, guarantees wear and shine for up to 10 days.
13 of 13CND Vinylux 2 in 1 in Negligee, £16.95
This may look like a lipstick duo but don't be fooled. CND have harnessed the best of both worlds all in this tiny pen-like portable applicator which features a high-shine Vinylux colour at one end and a fast-drying topcoat at the other to ensure a long-wearing finish.
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