15 Best Nail-Polish Brands to Try If You Haven’t Already

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  • The best nail-polish brands range in price from drugstore to prestige.
  • From the best gel-polish brands to regular lacquers, there are plenty of options out there.
  • Some of the top options include OPI and Essie nail polishes.

Painting your nails can be somewhat of a self-care ritual. Pouring a glass of wine, browsing Netflix for a good show to watch in the background, and looking through your collection of different nail-polish brands can be an ideal way to spend a Friday night for many. When looking for the best nail polishes to use for your at-home manicure, there are a few things to look out for. The first factor to consider is how easy the formula is to apply. If you’re someone who follows the latest nail trends, you probably also want a brand that has a lot of different shades available to purchase. And lastly, but possibly most important of all, is how chip-resistant the polish is. You don’t want to spend an hour painting your nails just to have the color chip off the next day. Other notable considerations include whether a company is cruelty-free and, of course, the price.

To save you the trouble of scouring the internet for the top options, from the best gel-nail-polish brands to regular lacquers, we’ve put together a list. You can consider these the crème de la crème of nail polish brands. From nontoxic newcomers to industry veterans, keep reading to learn more about the 15 best nail-polish brands on the market and the qualities that keep shoppers coming back for more. Here, you’ll find everything from trendy chrome and pastel hues to timeless colors like emerald greens and baby pinks — everything you need to complete your nail-polish collection with the best of the best.