Best brand of non chip nail polish?

[Jungfraujoch]

Now I’ve got my nails to a decent length I fancy a little colour! Can you recommend me a long lasting polish ?

Apparently Rimmel has a good name. Chanel doesn't!

I've had no luck and went to gel lasts around 2 weeks but my nails grow quick

Rimmel lasts about a week for me and I'm quite tough on nails. I also really like Mavala. A good clear top coat helps it to last longer too.

Thanks ladies, I’ll give Rommel a go - relatively inexpensive!

Rimmel!!!

I think a top coat really makes a difference.

I’ve recently discovered Barry M Sunset nail varnish and it lasts me a full week, despite usually chipping instantly. The topcoat sets in daylight similar to gel polish

The Rommel gel is really good, I can get 7-10 days before any major wear shows

I love Essie, loads of lovely non-sparkly colours, always last really well, easy to apply.

Opi top and base coat. Rimmel 60 secs (The cheap £2.50 one) in the middle.

The gel in the middle words really well too, if you don't chip it before it dries but I always do!

Another vote for Mavala.

seche vite is the best top coat but. Have soft flexible nails and nothing last more than a day or two on me.

Rimmel faux gel with the top coat.
Lasts ages, mine is looking a bit rubbish as I've just been swimming, but I painted them on Friday.

I always used rimmel gel, recently i bought Essie to try. To be honest, Essie chips very easily compared to rimmel..

I find essie, rimmel and mavala all really good but its the base and topcoats that will make the biggest difference. I use sally hansen base coat and the instant top coat in a red bottle. I can easily get a week out of a manicure that way.

I rate Essie. I have nail varnish on now that is 2 weeks old and non-chipped. It's only the gap at the nail bed where they've grown that makes me remove it.

I am very fastidious about doing manicures though. Basecoat, 3 coats and a top coat and I am obsessed about no cuticles.

It’s all about the top and bottom coat! Use OPI - expensive but works - then you can put any old varnish in the middle.

I do the opposite.

Expensive nail varnish (Essie, OPI, Jessica) and cheap as chips bottom/top coat. I use Sally Hansen Double Duty. It is the best. I have tried the Essie, OPI and Seche Vite ones and they don't come close.

Nails Inc do so,e lush shades. I've never been able to keep nail varnish from chipping within an hour - have tried bottom and top coats, seche vite, the Sally hensen stuff and nothing works for me. Any suggestions welcome!

A decent base coat and top coat are your friend in general. What works for one person might not work for you as it's how the chemicals react with your nails - I know many who swear by Barry M, and despite loving their range of colours I'm lucky if I get two days before major chips. It's really a try it and see situation so get one or two from different brands and see what lasts.

Buy Rimmel colours and then use Seche Vite top coat.