The best of the best, broken down by how long each polish lasts
Photo: Courtesy the retailers Confession: The last time I can recall having bare nails was when I was a 5-year-old. When I was 6, my mom painted my tiny nails before a ballet recital, and they haven’t been bare since. The shade was Essie’s Ballet Slippers .
The Best Long-Lasting Nail Polish, Hands Down Essie Ballet Nudes Gel Couture $12 now 25% off $9 Two coats of this polish will last you up to two weeks while maintaining a great shine. You don’t need a base coat, but it’s important that you use the brand’s Gel Couture top coat for the best results. There are over 50 shades to choose from in the Gel Couture line, and I can say with confidence that any bottle is a reliable investment.
$18 at Amazon Buy $18 at Amazon Buy The Best Sheer Nail Polish to Wear for a Week JINSOON Pixie Sheer Gloss $18 Although this polish doesn’t claim to be gel-like, it can last up to seven days with two to three coats. It also dries fairly quickly. Pixie is a perfect light-pink gloss that doesn’t crack after a few days of wear. What’s great about Jin Soon polishes is that they’re free of harsh chemicals, have UV filter protection, and are not tested on animals.
$18 at Amazon Buy $18 at Amazon Buy The Smoothest Nail Polish That Sticks Around M.A.C ‘Studio’ Nail Lacquer $7 M.A.C is better known for its makeup, but don’t sleep on its nail polishes. They glide on smoothly without any bumps or bubbles and wipe away easily with polish remover. I can normally go six days before the first chip appears. Sunset Sky is the most beautiful warm burgundy with a subtle pearl finish that helps it keep its shine for days.
$8 at Olive & June Buy J. Hannah Eames Nail Polish $19 If you tire of pastels, you’ll love J.Hannah’s “ugly cool” colors — the nail polish equivalent of “ugly pants.” Many of the colors are jolie laide like this very striking sludge green, which is called Eames. The brand’s Instagram is full of beautiful hands, artfully draped like a 1960s Vogue.
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