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Nail varnish brands

23 replies

MightyGoldBear · 18/02/2026 22:16

Could anyone reccomend a nail varnish brand they like please.
I'm looking for a emerald green/glitter/metallic or holographic. Mermaid vibes

Not gel though I find it too much of a faff.

Thank you

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FredaMountfitchet · 18/02/2026 22:18

Mavala good shade range
Reasonable price
Small brush so if you do your own nails much easier to be precise .
Prefer it to any other brand

catera · 18/02/2026 23:08

Not a brand but the rainbow connection website has some of the best choice of colours

AuntieDolly · 18/02/2026 23:19

Barry M for cheap & cheerful nails. The gelly polish is lovely

BatshitCrazyWoman · 19/02/2026 05:26

Zoya, which I buy from Nail Polish Direct

Ginmonkeyagain · 19/02/2026 07:45

Barry M holochrome in Aqua Aura would seem to fit the bill. Affordable and available at Superdrug.

www.superdrug.com/make-up/nails/nail-polish/gloss-nail-polish/barry-m-holochrome-nail-paint-silver-stardust/p/851578

Tortephant · 19/02/2026 08:09

Yes, Nailberry is by far the best I have ever bought and now I only ever buy. They have some lovely greens

BoysRule · 19/02/2026 09:20

I really Nails Inc, I’m terrible at putting on nail varnish but it makes it easy. The other one I like is No.7 gel look (not gel but looks it).

Namechangerage · 19/02/2026 09:23

rimmel 60 seconds. I get many compliments and it’s easy to touch up on the go.

Nail varnish brands
Namechangerage · 19/02/2026 09:25

https://amzn.eu/d/0iUnIQhg or https://amzn.eu/d/020KXHpW

SuperSharpShooter · 19/02/2026 09:26

Avon!
This metallic range is the most forgiving varnish I've ever used. So easy to go on, layers lovely, really easy to touch up and actually stays put for a good few days.

Nail varnish brands
Adelle79360 · 19/02/2026 15:14

Nails Inc are my favourite.

OPI are also great nail polishes.

Barry M if I’m on a budget but can be harder to find the shades I’m after.

Jasmin71 · 19/02/2026 15:30

Leighton Denny in shade Dragonfly wings

pizzaHeart · 19/02/2026 15:31

Another vote for Barry M

Blingismything · 19/02/2026 20:23

Another vote for Mavala.

ToadRage · 19/02/2026 20:27

GOSH is my favourite other than that use rimmel.

Cluckycluck · 19/02/2026 21:25

catera · 18/02/2026 23:08

Not a brand but the rainbow connection website has some of the best choice of colours

This is definitely the website you need for metallica/holographic colours.

MightyGoldBear · 20/02/2026 09:48

Thank you everyone for great suggestions.
Rainbow connection is the holy grail for what I'm after.
My only issue is now I want them all 😍

Can anyone explain magnetic nail polish to me? Does using a magnet allow you to make patterns or effects?

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OhDear111 · 20/02/2026 09:53

OPI.

Serenesage · 21/02/2026 22:32

Manicurist!

lollipop1423 · 22/02/2026 00:16

Opi will have jr for sure

whereeverilaymycat · 22/02/2026 00:28

Essie gel couture, lasts the best of any regular polish I’ve tried.

Verite1 · 22/02/2026 00:32

Opi, essie and collection are the best ones I have. Collection the cheapest but seems to last best on me!

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