The best nail polishes 2022

Increasingly, girls in beauty salons began to ask the masters to cover their nails not with gel polish, but with the most common one. It is not without reason – such a manicure is done much faster, you don’t need to put your hands into the lamp, the manicure still turns out good and gives your hands a beautiful and well-groomed look.

A distinctive feature of nail polishes is that their color range is diverse. You can always choose the best color for your outfit. Such a varnish does not dry for long, just a few minutes for one layer is enough. Yes, and at home you can easily do such a manicure. The cost of varnishes is quite low, which allows you to collect a whole collection of different shades at home. We have compiled a selection of the best nail polishes in 2022.

Expert selection

Essie Nail Lacquer

This is a German quality nail polish. A good manicure with it is obtained even without a base and a fixer – which means that you can easily use varnish at home. The varnish is very elastic, has a creamy structure, does not spread. It has a self-levelling effect and high pigmentation, so you can easily create a neat and rich coverage in just a few moments, and drying does not take more than 15 minutes. 

The palette of this varnish has more than 100 shades – any fashionista will find what she needs. Nude, neon, dark shades with pearlescent, shimmery and enamel finishes – there is everything. Feedback from customers is only positive – the girls note that the varnishes form a dense and uniform coating in one layer and do not damage the nails at all, and also cost little money.

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Rating of the top 10 best nail polishes according to KP

1. Orly Lacquer Varnish Esmalte

As many as 250 shades in the palette of this varnish. You can find a color for any outfit and mood! The varnish has a thin brush, which means that the manicure will turn out to be very neat, and the girl will be able to paint over the most inaccessible areas. The lacquer has a liquid texture, so you will have to apply it in two layers to get a bright, saturated color. 

The varnish does not have a sharp smell, the application of the base and top is not required. Customers notice the durability of the varnish for up to several days.

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2. OPI Nail Lacquer Classics

This is professional nail polish. But that doesn’t mean you can’t apply it at home! Even a beginner will cope. The varnish provides a durable coating up to 7 days, its formula includes natural silk and amino acids, because of this there is a glossy sheen. 

The bottle, cap and brush are specially designed for ease of use and guarantee precise and even coverage.

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3. WULA varnish 

The usual decorative WULA Nail Soul, but at the same time it has professional quality and is made in accordance with European standards. 

The varnish allows you to achieve a high-quality result – dense color, easy to apply, dries quickly. Also, customers noted that the varnish has an excellent gloss, and the coating is very resistant.

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4. Lacquer Golden Rose 

Perhaps this is the most popular brand of varnish on the market. And one of the first! This varnish has been on the market for 25 years. Nails thanks to him will look attractive. Varnishes of this company are made from high-quality raw materials that do not cause allergic reactions and do not harm the nail plate. At the same time, the varnish is resistant to external influences, does not fade for a long time, does not chip or peel off. The brand has an extensive palette of colors that are suitable for all occasions: from everyday use to creating original designs for parties and holidays.

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5. Lacquer ART-VISAGE 

The nail polish from this company has the latest gel texture, which provides a dense application, high durability, as well as a long-lasting wet color effect on the nails. A beautiful glossy color is obtained after the first application. The varnish has a dexterous flat brush that will paint over the nail even in the most hard-to-reach places. The coating lasts at least 4 days. Contains no toluenes or formaldehyde.

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6. Essence nail polish

The lacquer formula has a gel effect, and this ensures high durability, rich color and amazing gloss. 

It has a record drying speed – it dries in just 15-30 seconds if the varnish is applied in a thin layer. The bottle has a convenient flat rounded brush.

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7. Lacquer Nano Professional 

The varnish does not contain harmful components in its composition. Its composition, on the contrary, is enriched with useful substances. It has an optimal consistency – suitable for both home and professional use. The varnish has a stable pigment, does not fade in the sun, is worn up to 7 days. The bottle contains a professional flat brush with the optimal amount of hairs.

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8. Lacquer Benecos Happy Nails 

This is a vegan nail polish that brightens up your nails instantly. It is formulated with 90% natural ingredients, avocado oil and biotin (vitamin B7) to nourish and strengthen. 

The polish dries quickly and is easy to apply. The composition does not contain phthalates, parabens, silicone, formaldehyde. Not tested on animals.

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9. NailLOOK Stone Spa 

The composition of the varnish is enriched with natural lavender oil to moisturize and prevent brittleness of the nail plate. 

The girls note that the bottle has a convenient brush that paints over the most inaccessible places. The varnish does not smell of “chemistry”, the coating lasts up to 5 days.

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10. RUTA Nail Chic 

This polish has a bright collection of colors that brings together all the trendy shades. The manufacturer notes that thanks to the special formula of the ultra-glossy coating, the manicure will confidently shine for up to 7 days. The bottle contains a handy brush that not only gently applies nail polish, but also reaches to the very bottom of the jar, which means that the lacquer can be used to the last drop. The composition of the varnish does not contain formaldehyde and toluene.

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How to choose nail polish

Store shelves are full of various varnishes. You can choose for a long time – to your taste and wallet. But still, whatever your budget and preferences, follow a few rules when choosing a varnish:

1. Pay attention to texture

Too liquid varnishes lay down in a translucent layer and require repeated layering. Thick ones, on the contrary, are very problematic in distribution, often form bubbles and do not dry well. Therefore, choose varnishes of medium density – they give a rich coating in one layer, they dry quickly.

2. Pay attention to the brush

The brush plays an important role – it depends on it whether your manicure will be neat or not. The brush should have an even cut, and the villi should fit snugly against each other, forming a flat surface.

3. Pay attention to composition

Avoid those manufacturers whose formulations contain formaldehyde, toluene or dibutyl phthalate. These toxic and allergenic components thin and dry nails, so it is better to refuse to buy products with them.

4. Pay attention to the smell

The smell should not be too chemical like a solvent. Refuse to buy such varnishes, they will cause brittleness, delamination and yellowing of the plate.

5. Evaluate the quality of the varnish

When buying varnish, unscrew the cap. If a drop of varnish does not fall from the brush within 5 seconds, then the varnish is most likely dried up. The varnish is stored for at least six months, when buying, be sure to pay attention to the expiration date.

Popular questions and answers

Questions of interest to readers about fashionable shades, the pros and cons of using nail polish will be answered Anna Ruben – manicure and pedicure master, founder of the studio and manicure instructor.