The popularity of gel polish for long-lasting and effective manicure is growing every year. Thanks to the three-phase technology of coating and polymerization of each layer in a UV lamp, the hardened gel polish lasts on the nails for several weeks without noticeable deterioration in its decorative properties. In 2010, the CND (Creative Nail Design) company first proposed the use of this unique technology for performing manicures at home. Shellac from CND organically combines the best properties of gel (resistance to damage, durable coating) and varnish (rich palette of colors and shades, bright shine, quick application in an even layer). In addition, a durable gel polish coating helps strengthen thin and brittle nails, and before removal, the gel polish is softened with a special liquid so as not to destroy the nail structure by filing.

Today, gel nail polish is produced not only by CND, but also by many other popular companies. In order to highlight the best gel polishes for home manicure among this variety of cosmetic products, we bring to your attention a rating of brands, the compilation of which took into account the following characteristics: ratings from manicurists, reviews from visitors to thematic forums, demand for the product (sales volume), brand reputation.

To make it easier for you to navigate when choosing the right option, we have sorted the best premium gel polishes and budget options by popularity, which are not much inferior in quality to top brands. Note that to perform a lasting and durable manicure, it is important to choose a high-quality top and base (preferably from the same company), and colored gel polish can be taken from Chinese or Russian production from the middle price category. The base coat evens out the ribbed surface of the nail plate and protects the keratin structure of the nail from contact with pigmented gel polish. The hardened top gel maintains the integrity of the decorative coating and the magnificent appearance of the manicure for 2-3 weeks. According to women's reviews, Kodi produces the best base for gel polish, the thick consistency of which perfectly smoothes the surface of the nails and strengthens them. The top gel from this brand gives your nails a luxurious shine and ideally prevents scratches and chips on the finish.

❶ KODI PROFESSIONAL.

The products of this company are slowly but surely overtaking the famous CND shellac in popularity. Kodi gel polish is easy to apply to nails, does not smear and lays down in an even layer. For several weeks, the coating retains a deep, rich color and glossy shine. The coating does not fade in direct sunlight and has a pleasant smell.

Advantages:

· Best price/quality ratio

· Several packaging options: 7 and 12 ml bottles

· Very comfortable brush

· Mechanical damage-resistant coating

High density does not spread on nails

Flaws:

· Sometimes the coating shows through on the tips of the nails

· Before removing the coating, you must cut off the top layer

❷ SHELLAC CND.

The flagship, which for the first time released a line of high-quality gel polishes, distinguished by a variety of color palettes. The coating lasts on the nails for a very long time, the perfect manicure looks without cracks, chips or scratches. Shellac from CND has long gained a good reputation and still maintains a high standard for a quality product.

Advantages:

Very bright and shiny finish

· Strengthens weak nail plates

Convenient flat brush

Easy to remove from nails

Flaws:

· High price for a small volume (7.3 ml)

· Not the best option for very thin nails

❸ OPI GELCOLOR.

Dense texture and optimal thickness of gel polish, which lies smoothly on the nails and allows you to achieve the desired color saturation when applying one layer to the base. On the forums there are reviews from women who complain about the difficulty of removing the coating (you have to keep your nails in the softening liquid for a long time). But if you file the finishing layer a little, the remaining layers quickly soften.

Advantages:

· Ideally adheres to even thin nails

· Original colors and shades (more than 150 options and the palette is constantly updated with new ones)

· One bottle lasts a long time (15 ml)

Flaws:

· You have to file down the top layer while removing

· If exposed to a UV lamp, bubbles appear

· With constant contact with household chemicals, it loses its glossy shine

❹ ORLY GEL FX.

They gained popularity when they were one of the first to release a collection of gel polishes for performing French manicure. But you need to apply 2-3 layers of coating to achieve a more pronounced shade without showing through.

Advantages:

· New products with interesting effects are often released

· Very comfortable brush

· The coating dries quickly in a UV lamp

Flaws:

Quite liquid consistency

· It is necessary to seal the end very carefully so that there are no chips along the edges

❺ GELISH HARMONY.

A very rich color palette, which is constantly updated with interesting new products. Gel polishes from Gelish are considered the best on the European market and are as harmless as possible to the structure of the nails. Easy to apply in an even layer.

Advantages:

· An innovative product with the most harmless components in its composition

· Variety of colors and shades

· The coating can be removed quickly and easily

· Large bottle volume (15 ml)

Flaws:

· Difficulties in applying the “native” top gel to the dispersion layer (it is advisable to level the sticky layer with a clean brush before application)

· Light gel polishes have to be applied in 2-3 layers

❻ PNB (PROFESSIONAL NAIL BOUTIQUE).

An ideal option for housewives who constantly keep their home clean and tidy. Gel varnishes from PNB are considered one of the best in terms of strength and durability of the coating without loss of decorative qualities during wear.

Advantages:

· Very durable coating

· Affordable price

· Excellent glossy shine

Flaws:

· It takes a long time for the coating to soften in the liquid; you need to remove the top layer with a file

· It is very difficult to mix different colors to get the desired shade

❶ TNL PROFESSIONAL.

The best gel polish among inexpensive analogues. It goes on in an even layer and does not smear, rich color can be obtained from the first layer, the coating lasts a long time on the nails and retains its original appearance for 14 days.

Advantages:

Damage-resistant coating

· Contrasting and rich colors

·Great shine

· There are both single-phase and three-phase gel polishes

Flaws:

· Not suitable for nails prone to splitting and brittleness

· Uses up quickly

❷ RUNAIL LAQUE.

Very high-quality Russian-made gel polishes that strengthen thin and brittle nail plates. Thanks to the thick consistency and optimal pigment saturation, each layer lies smoothly and does not spread to the sides.

Advantages:

· Balanced composition without harmful components

· Rich color of the coating already on the first layer

· Decorative qualities are maintained for two weeks

Flaws:

· The color palette is not very diverse (but the colors are easily mixed to obtain the desired shade)

· It takes a long time for the coating to soften in a special liquid (it is advisable to cut off the top with a file)

❸ BLUESKY SHELLAC.

The best gel polish among Chinese analogues, which is of high quality despite the low price. Pairs perfectly with tops and bases from other brands. If the correct manicure technology is followed, bubbles and chips on the coating appear in the rarest of cases.

Advantages:

· Bright colors, thick consistency

· Varied color palette, interesting effects (Cat's eye, thermal shellac)

·Easy to mix different colors

· Coating resistance to damage

Flaws:

Poor adhesion to thin and weak nails

❹ CANNI GEL COLOR POLISH.

Chinese-made gel polishes that apply in an even layer and the coating lasts for at least 2 weeks. Different colors can be easily mixed together to obtain the desired shades. The coating can be removed very quickly even without cutting off the top.

Advantages:

· At a price several times lower than American analogues

Duration of wear up to 14 days

Easy to apply and remove coating

Flaws:

· Cracks and chips appear on the coating if you often use household chemicals without gloves

· Not a very pleasant smell

· Can only be purchased online

❺ MASURA BASIC.

The Japanese company focuses on the safety and naturalness of the components that make up the gel polishes. A good option for weakened nail plates prone to splitting. A wide palette of bright and rich colors, there are both single-phase and three-phase gel polishes.

Advantages:

Duration of wear (two weeks or more)

· Rich colors, varied textures

Strengthens thin and brittle nails

Flaws:

· The coating in light colors is translucent (2-3 layers must be applied)

· It is necessary to cut off the top layer before removing the coating

❻ CRISLISH CRISTINA.

Very bright and saturated colors, the coating is easily applied to the nails in a thin layer and does not spread. Cristina gel polishes in pastel colors look beautiful on nails. But buy a base and top coat for manicure using Kodi or CND.

Advantages:

· Wide selection of shades, colors are easy to mix

· Each layer is dried in a lamp quickly and efficiently

Flaws:

· You have to use the base and top of other brands

· Not very comfortable brush

Liquid consistency

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Beauty is like a precious stone: the simpler it is, the more precious it is!

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Well-groomed hands are the calling card of every woman. To make them look like this, nail polish will help, which must be carefully chosen based on reviews, because it should not only be beautiful, but also durable. Nowadays, the range of manicure products is incredibly wide, so it will not be difficult for you to choose the right products for yourself. Check out some of the most popular types of coatings.

What is nail polish

This is the name given to a group of cosmetics that are applied to the nail plates of the hands and feet. There are these types of nail polishes:

1. The basis. Serves to prepare the nail surface for applying a colored layer. In addition, special foundations protect against external influences and may have healing and strengthening properties.
2. Decorative. Serves to give the nail plate a particular shade.
3. Protective. Transparent, protects the color layer from peeling and cracking.

Compound

Any product, regardless of its cost, color, or expected effect, has 4 types of ingredients. What's included:

1. Polymers (nitrocellulose, TSF). The base of the varnish coating. Forms a shiny, durable film.
2. Solvents (butyl acetate, dimethicone, ethyl acetate, stearalkonium hectorite, isopropyl alcohol). They provide high-quality application to the nail plate and are responsible for the speed of drying.
3. Plasticizers (camphor, dibutyl phthalate). Gives the product elasticity and strength.
4. Natural and synthetic color pigments (mica, citric acid, silicates, bismuth oxychloride, titanium dioxide).

How to make nail polish

There is no single formula, as well as production technology, because each company carefully keeps its secrets, and the substances added to the products may be different. General description of the process:

1. The pigment is mixed with nitrocellulose and a plasticizer.
2. The resulting substance is combined with a solvent.
3. The composition is cooled in cold water or other suitable liquid.
4. Auxiliary components are added. The composition is mixed, cooled again and poured into bottles.

Stamps

There are a huge number of coating manufacturers, but a number of them are worth highlighting. Which brands are the best:

• OPI Nail Lacquer;
• Dance Legend;
• Essie;
• Jessica;
• Essence;
• Givenchy Nail Lacquer;
• Rimmel;
• Sally Hansen;
• Orly;
• Nail Look;
• Dior Vernis;
• CND Shellac;
• Chanel Le Vernis Nail Color;
• Revlon;
• Tom Ford Nail Lacquer;
• Maybelline;
• Deborah Lippmann.

The best nail polishes

The range of products for manicure and pedicure is simply huge and is becoming wider every day. There are a variety of coating options on sale: matte, glossy, shimmer, shiny, sand, for French manicure, pearlescent, metallic, holographic, with different decorative effects, thermal (change color depending on temperature). Find out about the most popular ones.

Persistent

Every woman wants the color on her nails to last as long as possible. Below is a long lasting nail coating:

• name: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear;
• price: 200 rub;
• characteristics: 36 fashionable shades, applied in two layers;
• pros: Sally Hansen colored varnishes last up to a week, contain components to strengthen nails;
• cons: some tones are applied unevenly.

Almost every manufacturer talks about the high quality of their products, however, sometimes this is just advertising. The following remedy is really one of the most durable:

• model name: Max Factor Glossfinity;
• cost: 250 rub.;
• characteristics: a unique collection of 25 colors, lasts up to a week, applied to oil-free nail plates in 2 layers;
• pros: shines very beautifully, large volume;
• Cons: thin nails become prone to chipping quickly.

Metallic

Mirror polish with extra shine has always been very popular. Here's one of them:

• name: Sophin Chrom
• price: 330 rub.;
• characteristics: 6 metallic shades, applied in two layers;
• pros: holds up well;
• cons: small selection of shades of red.

Planet Nails also has a line of products with a metallic effect. Here's the description:

• model name: Planet Nails Metallic;
• price: 160 rub.;
• properties: 16 light and dark shades, large volume;
• pros: beautiful shine, easy to apply;
• cons: takes a long time to dry.

Pearl

Nail plates with a noble shine look very beautiful. If you like these, take a look at the following series:

• name: Dona Jerdona Pearl;
• price: 110 rub.;
• characteristics: 15 classic colors, thin brush for easy application;
• pros: shimmers beautifully, dries well;
• cons: peels off quickly.

The next line features rich shades with a pearlescent effect. Short description:

• model name: L’Atuage Cosmetic Pearlescent Smart Nails;
• price: 80 rub.;
• characteristics: 12 pastel colors, thick brush;
• pros: dries well, dense structure;
• cons: small volume.

Water based

Such varnishes are absolutely safe in composition and can be used even by children. Water based line:

• model name: Limoni Bambini;
• price: 230 rub.;
• description: 11 shades, safe composition;
• pros: bright saturated colors;
• cons: washes off quickly.

There is another very extensive series of safe and non-toxic products. Her description:

• model name: Acquarella;
• price: 945 rubles;
• characteristics: 49 bright shades, diluted with water when thickening;
• pros: safe, dries quickly, economical;
• cons: after application, do not wet your hands for some time.

Professional

Cosmetics that are created for specialized use are very easy to use. Here is an extensive line of professional products:

• name: CND Vinylux;
• price: 475 rub.;
• characteristics: 133 shades, safe composition;
• pros: good texture, easy to apply, non-transparent, long lasting;
• cons: expensive.

• model name: Orly Nail Lacquer;
• price: 300 rub.;
• characteristics: 313 fashionable colors, various effects;
• pros: comfortable brush, easy to apply, long lasting;
• cons: not all colors are uniform.

Gel polish

Such products last much longer and are dried in a UV lamp. Gel polishes from a French manufacturer:

• name: Beautix;
• price: up to 590 rub. for 8 ml, up to 990 rub. for 15 ml;
• characteristics: 206 shades, dense structure, durability up to a month;
• Pros: huge selection of colors, easy to apply, long lasting.
• cons: high cost.

The American company Kodi Professional also specializes in the production of gel polishes. Information about her line:

• Model name: Kodi Professional Gel Polish;
• cost: 200-100 rub. depending on volume;
• characteristics: the widest range, different volumes of bubbles and series of gel polishes;
• pros: high-quality, durable, evenly applied, does not spread;
• cons: not cheap.

Matte

Not all girls like glitter coating on their nail plates. Nowadays it is very possible to use matte cosmetic products, for example, like these:

• name: Divage Just Matt;
• price: 160 rub.;
• description: 31 shades, no shine at all;
• pros: look beautiful, with a velvet effect;
• cons: not very durable.

Many brands have matte finish lines. As an option you can consider this:

• model name: Yllozure Glamor Matt;
• price: 270 rub.;
• characteristics: 14 shades, thin brush;
• pros: completely matte surface, dries quickly;
• cons: cannot be coated with a fixative.

Base

To ensure that the coating is applied more evenly and lasts better, it is advisable to paint it over the base. This one will do:

• model name: Opi Natural Nail Base Coat;
• cost: 625 rub.;
• characteristics: with keratin amino acids, lilac, becomes transparent on nails;
• advantages: strengthening varnish, prevents stains from appearing on them, manicure lasts longer;
• cons: expensive.

There is another good product that can be used as a base coat. Short description:

• name: Orly Bonder;
• price: 400 rub.;
• description: rubberized coating, applied in 1-2 layers under color;
• pros: makes nails smooth, improves adhesion of the plate to colored material;
• cons: requires preliminary degreasing.

Decorative

The range of beautiful coatings for nails is becoming wider every day. Here's a lineup worth checking out:

• name: Pupa Lasting Color;
• price: 200 rub.;
• characteristics: large color palette, convenient bottle, different effects;
• pros: cheap, easy to apply;
• Cons: doesn't last long.

Maybelline products have always been very popular. Description of their line:

• model name: Maybelline Colorama;
• price: 160 rub.;
• characteristics: 57 shades, there are different series, 7 ml bottle;
• pros: beautiful variety of colors, fits well;
• cons: wears off quickly.

With glitter

A sparkling coating always looks very beautiful and elegant on nails. Fans of this should pay attention to the following line:

• model name: Holika Holika Glitter Nails;
• price: 280 rub.;
• description: Korean brand, 9 shades, does not contain toluene, suitable for both natural and artificial nails;
• pros: provides an even coating, beautiful tones;
• cons: difficult to remove.

Another glitter product that creates a 3D design effect on your nails. Description:

• name: Galaxy Collection;
• cost: 120 rub.;
• characteristics: varnish with a three-dimensional effect, glitter, 16 shades, can be used both independently and as a top coat;
• pros: professional brush with a convenient shape, the coating shines and shimmers beautifully;
• cons: takes a long time to dry.

Holographics

The coating shimmering in different colors looks simply stunning. Description of the line of holographic varnishes:

• model name: Dance Legend Shining Silver;
• price: 250 rub.;
• characteristics: 3 shades, dense texture;
• pros: shimmers well, lasts a long time;
• cons: few colors.

Another good series of products with a holographic effect, which is popular among customers. Description:

• Model name: Aurelia Professional Holographic;
• price: 320 rub.;
• characteristics: 5 shades, medium thickness, applied in two layers;
• pros: do not contain harmful substances, create a rainbow coating effect, hold well;
• cons: takes a long time to dry.

With shimmer

Such coverings look amazing and are suitable both for every day and for a festive occasion. Here's an interesting line:

• name: Brigitte Bottier Seashell;
• price: 250 rub.;
• characteristics: 8 shades, contain the smallest shimmer and mica pieces;
• pros: easy to apply, dries quickly, professional wide brush;
• cons: difficult to find on sale in small cities, but there will be no problems with this either in Moscow or St. Petersburg.

The next coating not only has microscopic shimmer particles, but also a textured surface.

• model name: Yllozure Glamor Sand Mix;
• price: 300 rub.;
• characteristics: 7 shades, improved innovative formula;
• pros: evenly distributed over the nail plate, no need to apply a base;
• cons: takes a long time to dry.

Children's

Little fashionistas also need a beautiful manicure. There is such a line of varnishes for them:

• title: Princess;
• price: 120 rub.;
• characteristics: 4 shades, discourages child from biting nails;
• pros: safe;
• cons: easy to remove.

Children's coverings are produced by different companies. Here's another series for kids:

• model name: Happy Moments Little Fairy;
• price: 150 rub.;
• characteristics: applied in 2 layers, 2 shades;
• pros: safe composition, does not wash off with water;
• cons: can only be used by girls over 5 years old.

Cheap

Representatives of the fair sex do not always have the means to buy expensive cosmetics, but this does not mean that they are destined to go without a manicure. Here's an inexpensive cover:

• model name: Wet
• price: 25 rubles;
• characteristics: rich palette of summer shades, comfortable brush;
• advantages: low cost;
• Cons: thickens quickly, not long lasting.

There is another manufacturer that produces inexpensive varnishes. Here is a description of the company's products:

• model name: Catrice Ultimate Nail Lackuer;
• price: 52 rub.;
• characteristics: glossy finish with shimmer;
• pros: rich colors, applies smoothly;
• cons: sometimes chips.

Sets

As a rule, girls buy not just one covering, but several at once, so that there is variety. Then you can visit the online nail polish store and order the following sets for delivery by mail:

• name: Vivienne Sabo Nail Atelier;
• price: 300 rub.;
• characteristics: 7 sets of 3 bottles each;
• pros: long-lasting, the shades in the set are chosen so that you can do a manicure with traditional varnish in one color, or multi-colored, they go together perfectly;
• cons: coatings take a long time to dry.

There are manufacturers whose products cost a little more. For example, the following:

• model name: Morgan Taylor;
• price: 1215-1935 rub. depending on the configuration;
• characteristics: sets with 2-5 nail coatings;
• pros: varnishes apply well and last a long time;
• cons: high cost.

How to choose nail polish

The range of such products is very wide, but not every product deserves attention. Remember a few tips to help you choose a good product:

1. It is desirable that the composition does not contain formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and toluene. These components are harmful to health.
2. The bottle must not be damaged. It is preferable that the bottom be stable and level.
3. The presence of metal balls for shaking in the bottle is welcome.
4. The brush should be shaped so that when moving over the nail it takes the shape of a fan, but does not split into fibers. The bristles are the same length, tightly adjacent to each other.
5. To check the consistency of the product, open the bottle and hold the brush over the paper. The drop should roll down in about 2-3 seconds.
6. Be sure to pay attention to the expiration date of the product.
7. A quality product should have a faint, not pungent odor of acetone.
8. The shade should be chosen individually. It should match your skin color and blend into a harmonious image with clothing, cosmetics, and jewelry.

You come to the store, buy the most beautiful varnish, and at home... you will be disappointed. And the color is not the same, and the quality is not very good... But catching your “goldfish” in a huge assortment of nail polishes that will fulfill your desire for a quick, long-lasting and beautiful manicure is not so easy. "Price expert" will reveal secrets of choosing the best nail polish and will tell you which brands to prefer.

Which brand of nail polish is best?

America has been ruling the world in nail beauty for decades. Developments of American brands O.P.I., ORLY, CND, Sally Hansen, Frenchi and others are traditionally the most innovative and advanced, and the palette of shades is the richest.

“Mass” brands enjoy the well-deserved love of girls Maybelline, Loreal, Bourjous, Essie, Victoria Shu, El Corazon etc. The range of these nail polishes is huge, and the quality is at a price from 100 to 400 rubles. quite adequate. “Luxury” polishes also have their fans. Dior, Lancome, Guerlain etc. However, according to women’s reviews, the quality of the “luxury”, although not bad, does not at all correspond to the clearly inflated price (from 1000 rubles).

Leader of the domestic market - Russian products Dance Legend. It’s not entirely correct to compare it with professional varnishes, but in their niche the varnishes are good, varied and worthy of our attention. Other domestic brands are catching up with the favorite: Masura, Limoni, Brigitte Bottier. They can increasingly be seen not only in women's cosmetic bags, but also in nail salons.

Queen of the Best Cheap Nail Polishes - Company Golden Rose, which in recent years has been releasing very current collections at an attractive price. Are there cheaper varnishes? Certainly! This is a whole army of nameless and little-known varnishes that are sold in markets and cosmetic pavilions. We do not recommend buying them, since no one can vouch for the quality and safety of the ingredients they contain.

When choosing nail polish, the determining factor is the color of the coating. However, no matter how beautiful the shade is, if it does not apply well and does not last long, immediately starting to chip, the appearance of the nails will certainly be ruined. Therefore, before purchasing a nail coating, you need to pay special attention to its durability; only if this parameter is available, the created manicure will please the eye for a long time.

Our Rating of the most durable nail polishes in 2019

Understanding the importance of such an indicator as durability, manufacturers began to create special varnishes that are resistant to external influences to achieve an amazing duration of keeping the manicure in perfect shape. As a result, “gel polishes without a lamp” appeared or in other words, “weekly varnishes”, which contain polymers and photoinitiators that are responsible for the durability of the varnish coating.

1 - Very durable Vinylux varnish from CND

The procedure for applying gel polish on nails takes quite a lot of time, so the American manufacturer CND offers an interesting alternative to a complex coating - durable Vinylux varnish, which stays on the nail plate for a week without chipping or clouding. The varnish has a lot of advantages: it does not require special devices for application and fixation, it is easy to apply to the nails, and the composition dries within 10 minutes. A very important aspect is that the varnish not only adheres well to the nail plate, but also becomes stronger every day. This effect is achieved thanks to a unique technology that involves strengthening the varnish coating when exposed to sunlight.

• Stays on nails for more than a week.
• Before applying the pigment itself, it is not necessary to use a base coat, which is already included in the professional varnish.
• Does not contain harmful chemical compounds that adversely affect the structure of the nail plate.
• The palette of innovative varnish includes more than 6 dozen colors. It is also constantly updated with new shades.

• High price.
• You must additionally purchase a transparent Vinylux finishing coat, without which the manicure will not work.

2 - Weekly nail polish Bluesky

Bluesky Weekly Polish is an analogue of Vinylux varnish, produced in China. The main advantage of the product is its cost - it is significantly lower than American-made varnish. Available in the usual jars with a brush, the volume of one bottle is 15 ml. The product does not require the use of an ultraviolet lamp to fix the coating. Separately, it is worth noting the hypoallergenic composition of the varnish, which makes it safe to use. The manufacturer promises durability of the coating on nails for up to 8 days, without the formation of worn areas, chips or loss of original shine.

There are more than eighty shade options, you can choose both plain and pearlescent, colorless and glitter varnishes. To remove manicure, it will be enough to use a regular nail polish remover; there is no need to buy any additional compounds.

• Easy to apply.
• Lasts longer than a week.
• After application it dries quickly (2-3 minutes).
• Easily removed with acetone liquid.
• Budget option for beginners and professionals.

• For a more lasting effect, it is recommended to buy a special top coat from the same company, Weekly Polish.

3 - Oriflame The One - dries without a lamp

The line of long-lasting varnishes from Oriflame is released in stylish tall bottles with a volume of 8 ml. The brush is wide and soft enough, which allows for comfortable and easy application of varnish on the nail plate.

It fits well on the nail even in one layer, without “bald spots” that immediately indicate low-quality products.

The varnishes have a pronounced finish gloss. 15 fashionable shades are offered to buyers.

• Good dense consistency, easy application, beautiful even coating with shine.
• Dries within 2-3 minutes, resulting in a reputation for being quick-drying.
• The manufacturer claims that the varnish can last on nails from 10 days to two weeks (provided that a base for the varnish and a top coat are applied).
• Before going on sale, the varnish was tested by more than a hundred women, which indicates the effectiveness and good properties of the product.

• No significant deficiencies were identified.

4 - Soline Charms Vini Pro Weekly - dries quickly

Using Soline Charms polish, you can create a week-long manicure that will look perfect throughout this time. This property is called the “gel polish effect”, since previously only special coatings that required polymerization in an ultraviolet lamp could boast of such durability.

To achieve the best effect, you need to apply the color coating in two layers, wait until it is completely dry (about a quarter of an hour), and then apply a special top product on top, which will not only add additional shine, but will also play a role in ensuring the durability of the varnish.

Finding a product from Soline Charms is not difficult; it is offered to customers in regular 13 ml lacquer bottles, which is quite economical.

• Affordable price.
• Large color palette, ranging from bright to nude.
• Has a glossy shine.

• The consistency of the varnish is a little liquid, so it needs to be applied in several layers.
• After drying, you need to apply a top coat of the same line, which will prolong the durability of the varnish. Otherwise, chips will begin to appear on the 2nd day.

The varnishes of the American company Orly Nail Lacquer are famous for their high quality and large selection of shades. They have a comfortable brush that allows you to evenly apply the polish to the surface of the nail. The consistency is thick enough that it does not require re-coating the nail surface.

Directions for use: Apply a thin base layer to the nail plate, then cover with the main pigment. If you follow the instructions, the varnish will delight you with its perfect coating for about 5 days.

• The varnish does not contain harmful dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene.
• Without fastening, it holds at least 4.
• Easy to use, good brush.
• Nice price.

• Not all shades have the same thickness; some need to be applied to the nail several times.

6 - Infinite Shine 2, OPI brands

Professional coating that dries without a lamp. Thanks to this, it can be used both at home and in salons. If you apply the polish according to the instructions, then you may not notice any dents, peelings, cracks or unevenness on your nails for 10 days.

Instructions for use: first you need to apply the Infinity Shine base, then cover the nail plate with the main shade in two layers and wait 2 minutes, then seal the manicure with the top coat.

• Fits well.

• Not long lasting unless you use a base and top coat of the same brand.

• High price.
• Light shades are a little moody.

How to paint your nails so that the polish lasts a long time

In addition to the quality of the product itself, durability may also depend on how exactly the varnish was applied to the nails. There are several secrets that you can use to extend the “life” of your manicure for as long as possible:

• Do not neglect applying the base and top clear coat. This not only makes it easier to remove the polish in the future, but also improves the durability of the applied product;
• before applying the first layer you need. To do this, it will be enough to walk over it with a disc soaked in nail polish remover;
• when preparing the nail plate, it needs to be sanded with a soft file - the coating will lie more evenly on such a surface and will last longer;
• when applying colored varnish in several layers, each of them must be thoroughly and completely dried, this usually requires at least 10 minutes;
• the ideal number of color layers is two, this ensures dense color coverage and does not create a too “vulnerable” manicure;
• you need to apply the composition to the nails in three confident movements: the first is a line in the middle of the plate to the very free edge, the second and third are narrower stripes for painting on the sides;
• It is better to paint your nails after all the housework has already been done, since initial drying requires at least a couple of hours, and 10-12 for complete drying;
• There is one more rule - the stronger the nails themselves, the longer the varnish lasts on them. Therefore, experts recommend resorting to various measures to comprehensively improve the condition and strengthen the nail plate;
• when applying varnish, you should not allow it to come into contact with the cuticle skin - after drying, the paint in this place will begin to rise, which will lead to the rapid formation of chips;
• If you want to quickly dry the applied coating, you should not use hot air; a cold environment, for example, air from a fan or ice water, into which you need to briefly dip your fingers, would be ideal to speed up the process.

Video about nail polishes that last a long time

There is an opinion that the more durable the varnish, the more damage it causes to the condition of the nail plate. Is it so? The answer to this question can be found in this video, where it is substantiated by the results of the experiment and the opinion of a professional dermatologist.