Best nail polishes?

[daimbardiva]

Hi, can you recommend a nail polish that a) is easy to apply b) has good coverage and staying power and c) is under a tenner?

I love Nails Inc, but recently tried No 7 stay perfect and was really disappointed

[CarrieOakey]

I was going to say Nails Inc but you have already discovered them!

[oiwheresthecoffee]

Opi is pretty good.

[BulletWithAName]

Opi. I can't afford it though

[steben]

I would highly reccommend Rimmel Lycrawear - really good coverage and usually lasts a good few days, i use two coats though and also a top coat. Excellent value as well...I have a few Jessica polishes and it matches up well to them

[Jazzicatz]

OPI is just fantastic and lasts amazingly well!

[chipstick10]

Another shout out for opi

[ClaireDeLoon]

Rather predictably it seems I'd like to suggest OPI.

[MooMinCow]

spend the money on a decent quick dry top coat like Nails Inc or Seche vite. they make any cheap nail polish look glossy and expensive. otherwise I would say OPI, nails Inc, Rimmel and ( believe it or not ) Aldi are the most hardwearing IME

[EdithWeston]

Avon. It goes on well, lasts well, the speed dry one's really are quick, and they're often on offer so even cheaper that the headline price (which is usually no more the £7 in the first place).

[Gastonladybird]

Essie are best but not in budget- if not then revlon or bourjois

[SarahScot]

I was going to say Rimmel Lycra too. It lasts well and is foolproof to apply thanks to the fab brush.

[BulletWithAName]

I like Barry M, as well, for the money it's great and the colours are fantastic.

[BlooCowWonders]

agree with both nails inc (best), and no 7 (disappointing).

Have you looked at QVC? They're always doing Nails inc collections, and the prices per pot are v good.

[Pippaandpolly]

Jessica beat OPI and Essie for quality and staying power in my opinion.

[Gillybobs]

Rimmel Lycrawear is fantastic

[sedgiebaby]

OPI has the edge for me but a base coat and top coat will help with any brand also swiping the free edge with each coat extends wear.

With OPI it is not too expensive if you know someone with a sally's trade card, they are 4.75 plus vat and each month they have a VAT free day normally a Thursday

[lawnimp]

nails inc doesn't last very long at all for the price ime!

which is a bugger as they have the best shades by a mile

[iloveeverton]

i like barry m

[Karbea]

I used to only use poi, but my new beautician uses Jessica and I'd say it is much better, more hardwearing, although opi has nicer colours.

[TheThingUpstairs]

Barry M.

[Macaroona]

Rimmel Lycra one. Not the 3 min one, that's rubbish

[RichTeaAreCrap]

OPI is longer lasting that Jessica imo. I like OPI, Essie and CND, all great.

[ByTheSea]

I like the Rimmel Lycra one as well. A base coat, 2 coats and a top coat lasts me a week on my fingers or almost 3-4 weeks on my toes.

[ClaireDeLoon]

I find OPI lasts longer than Jessica but it's not a huge difference. I do like Jessica base coats though.

OPI just have great shades and names though.

[FreeButtonBee]

Opi best in my opinion; but paired with seche vite top coat. Any old base coat; i find it's just to prevent discolouration of the nail bed and doesn't make any difference for the lasting power.