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What's a good mid-priced nail polish brand?

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Saracen · 03/12/2022 00:25

I know nothing about the subject! For Christmas I want to buy my teen some better quality nail polish than the pocket-money priced ones she's had before, which don't give good results.

Could I get something decent around the £7 mark? What do you suggest? Thanks!

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Yorkshirelass21 · 03/12/2022 00:35

Try Essie on amazon prime, it's varies from £5 to £9, the quality is good, it doesn't stain and I would rank it on the same level as OPI which is 2-3 times more expensive. Hope that helps

PeloFondo · 03/12/2022 00:51

I like OPI, Essie and nails inc

This place does mystery bags and good sales, and really unusual holographic polishes

https://rainbow-connection.co.uk

Currently eyeing up this one!

https://rainbow-connection.co.uk/collections/ilnp/products/chai-latte-pre-order

fantasmasgoria1 · 03/12/2022 00:52

Marvala is decent. Some Lloyds chemists sell it and John Lewis when they have stock but it's easy to buy online. Essie is ok but I don't think it's worth the price. Sally Hansen polish is quite good.

mobear · 03/12/2022 00:58

Another vote for Essie.

Pea79 · 03/12/2022 01:07

I'm a big nail polish fan and have bought both expensive and cheap polish over the years. I always go back to Essie.

SparklyMistleToes · 03/12/2022 01:25

Essie was always my favourite, but I've recently bought one from Boots by a brand called My Mood and it's amazing! www.boots.com/my-mood-nail-polish-fly-10ml-10278804

Read the reviews. It's now my go to polish and lasts much longer than my Essie one even if I don't use a top coat

AJ2009 · 03/12/2022 01:39

Essie lasts forever on my nails I won't try anything else

ChillysWaterBottle · 03/12/2022 03:40

Ciate has some fun colours and cute bottles x

fallfallfall · 03/12/2022 04:01

i'm going to recommend NAIL INC, they have some lovely holiday mini's.

HelloBunny · 03/12/2022 04:08

Essie. Hit up TK Maxx for gift packs.

Mercurial123 · 03/12/2022 04:17

Zoya and it's cruelty free.

CinnamonJellyBeans · 03/12/2022 08:58

Another vote for Essie here, especially the top coat.

Jessica is a little more pricey and even better for shine, but not longevity.

Rina66 · 03/12/2022 10:00

I always find Revlon lasts really well.

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Saracen · 03/12/2022 10:05

Thank you so much for all the suggestions! I really appreciate it. I've ordered some now and I'm sure she'll be delighted.

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Saracen · 31/12/2022 12:53

Thanks again to everyone who helped. DD is delighted with the OPI. I went with it just because of all the recommendations, it was the one which had her favourite colours.

We got very good results. I even almost enjoyed painting her nails, and I hate painting nails 😂It is much more satisfying when you get good results.

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