Nail polish - reasonable brand

[Eesha]

Very dull post but just wondering what is a reasonably priced brand? They use Essie and Opi in my local nail bar but I wanted to try and do it myself. Are Essie and Opi the best on the market or are there any other cheaper decent brands which come recommended

Zoya is by far my favourite brand. Definitely better than Opi in my opinion - a longer lasting and better formulation (e.g. toluene and formaldehyde free).

I use Rimmel with a Sally Hanson base coat and here's the magic ingredient... Sally Hanson insta-dry top coat. My DIY nails last a week- 10 days. No more nail bars for me

Having tried so many different brands, Essie is my favourite. Easy to apply (it has a wide brush), self leveling and long lasting when using a top coat.

I don't like opi as it's not as easy to apply.

I mostly habe Rimmel and Essie polishes. I find the Rimmel lasts longer without chipping.

I'm actually loving Primark's nail polish at the moment... specifically the shade Berry. I put two coats on over Nailtiques Formula 2 and a coat of Seche Vite on top and it lasts ages and applies really well.

It's unbelievably good for 90p!!

I don't like opi at all. Essie is better. I also like Leighton Denny and Nails Inc. Seche Vite top coat for me.

Barry M sunlight curing nailvarnish is great but they only do it in a few colours. It sets hard like gel doesn't chip but is easy to remove. Nails inc is also good.

I second nails inc. Someone got me some and wore it for over a week with no chips!

I don’t rate opi.
I find Rimmel & Barry M are reasonably long lasting. I use a tunnel base coat and sally Hansen or seche vite tip coat with them.
‘Jessica quick dry’ is good for drying them quickly too.

I’ve just discovered wilko gel nails polish. It’s £1.60 a bottle. The first nail varnish I have ever tried that’s lasted longer than 3 days!

I use drying drops on top of the quick dry top coat.
Base coat is rubberised nail bonder. Can't think of the make off the top of my head.
I usually manage a week from nail varnish.

I’m rubbish at applying nail polish but can do it with Essie, I think it’s because of the shape of brush. Luckily, Essie tends to last longest in me too. I find opi chips and maybe I’ve been unlucky but I’ve had a few opi bottles go off.

Essie is my favourite. I don't know if the actual polish is any better than cheaper ones but the brush shape makes it so easy to apply and they have a fab range of shades.

I find the opi bottles leak and the lids get crusted on.

The queen wears Essie.....

Lots have the wide brush now which does make life a lot easier.
I need to paint mine tonight, what colour......?

Any old nail colour - rimmel etc - but Essie gel topcoat. Lasts me a fortnight.
Either the one in white bottle or clear bottle. I've not noticed a difference between these two.
I tend to use pale colours so not as unforgiving as dark ones

I love Essie and use opi occasionally you need around 3 coats to get it even though I also rate mavala and their nail polish thinner is great.

My Essie in ladylike is on day four and still looks fresh

I always come back to Essie - long-lasting, massive range of colours (with cool names - don't know why i care about that but I do) and not outrageously expensive for the quality. I always use a clear topcoat for extra shine and lasting power. Sally Hansen, or Barry M Plumpy.

Other brands I love are Zoya, Nails Inc, and Barry M for a more budget option.

Ciate is a great brand, it's very long lasting and doesn't chip. One of the best I've ever used.

Kiko

China Glaze

Love China Glaze as well - ruby pumps is one of my all time favourite Christmas colours.

Sensationail

Sally Hanson - lovely colours and it lasts for ages.