Review of the best according to the editorial board. About selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
Every girl treats the choice of nail polish as carefully as she does other cosmetics. But for many, the main criterion is the color scheme, and in fact, in addition, it is worth studying the composition in order to avoid unpleasant consequences and disappointment after application. The quality of the product is determined by its uniform consistency, high density, coating stability, and fast drying. At the same time, an unpleasant pungent smell indicates a bad product, which is better not to use.
Our experts have compiled a rating of the best varnishes in the opinion of professional craftsmen, and also took into account the reviews of real users.
Rating of the best nail polishes
| Nomination | a place | Name of product | Rating |
| The best decorative nail polishes | 1 | Essie | 4.9 |
| 2 | Max factor | 4.8 | |
| 3 | Mavala | 4.7 | |
| Best professional nail polishes | 1 | O.P.I | 4.9 |
| 2 | Orly | 4.8 | |
| 3 | Sally hansen | 4.8 |
The best decorative nail polishes
Today it is difficult to surprise girls with any special coatings. But the best manufacturers from year to year create new trends, releasing products that are exclusive in color and quality, and amaze with extravagant shades. We present the best of them, which have collected a lot of positive reviews and compare favorably with the best value for money.
Essie
Rating 4.9
The legendary American brand presents a wide range of coatings that not only give the perfect color, but also nourish, restore, strengthen and restore healthy-looking nails. The company began its history in 1981, presenting to the world 12 products of exquisite noble tones.
Today, the brand offers more than 250 shades that will satisfy the most demanding fashionistas, and does not stop there, developing unique textures and palettes. The varnish fits perfectly, lasts a long time, a comfortable wide brush covers the nail in an even layer in one movement.
The main focus is elegant classics, which are suitable for both work and special occasions. An interesting feature is the names of the varnishes, which are invented by the founder of the brand, Essie Weingarten. 'Mademoiselle', 'Shopaholic', 'Delicacy', 'Ballet Shoes' – each of them has its own special color, texture, unique formula, which are so loved by women all over the world.
Max factor
Rating 4.8
The popular brand included in our rating is known to a wide range of Russian fashionistas due to the high quality and affordable price of its funds. For more than a century she has been creating unique products based on the principle of making all women beautiful, not just stars. It was this brand that was the first to release liquid nail polish in 1934.
The color palette is wide variety, the texture is thick, not sticky, the smell is neutral. The complex of vitamins, which is a part of all products, protects against adverse effects, nourishes and restores.
According to women's reviews, using a convenient brush, the varnish is well distributed over the surface, does not spread, does not leave streaks. The high-quality texture and ultra-long-lasting effect allow you to enjoy color brightness and high-gloss shine for up to 7 days, even without using a protective coating. After application, the nail plate does not dry out. One application is often enough to achieve the desired result.
Mavala
Rating 4.7
The Swiss brand produces cosmetics that are safe for health, which have been appreciated in many countries around the world. The products do not contain formaldehyde, toluene, rosin and other harmful ingredients. The specially developed formula allows the coating to stay bright and fresh for 3-5 days and look the same as after application. It does not crack or crumble.
The range of colors is presented in both classic and trendy shades. The company offers several lines of French manicure products. A distinctive feature of the brand's products: they allow air to pass through even several layers. Due to the small volume of the 5 ml bottle, the varnishes do not thicken or dry out.
The opinions of experts and ordinary users coincide: Mavala decorative coatings are very easy to apply, do not spread, dry quickly, hold for a long time, being hypoallergenic, and make it possible to use them for women with sensitive skin.
Best professional nail polishes
After visiting the salon, every girl counts on a longer and higher-quality nail coating compared to a home-made manicure. That is why manufacturers create professional products for perfect care, which are distinguished by a thicker consistency, saturation of color shades, and ease of application. In our rating, we have included 3 brands that, according to experts, offer the best salon products.
O.P.I
Rating 4.9
The American company develops and creates professional nail care products. They are represented by a healing line, fixers, decorative varnishes. Their composition is absolutely safe for health, as it does not contain harmful chemicals. The formula with silk extract and amino acids gently cares and protects the nail plate.
Today, every fashionista can choose the perfect tone from the presented 300 shades. All products have a thick consistency that is optimally easy to apply. The specially designed shape of a brush made of natural hair allows even a non-professional to evenly distribute the varnish at home without staining the cuticle.
Many users note the high pigmentation, due to which only one layer can be applied to achieve the desired effect, the ergonomic shape of the bottle and the most comfortable cap. After application, thin nails become stronger and stronger.
Orly
Rating 4.8
The unique products of the American brand were appreciated by professional craftsmen, they are widely used in salons around the world. Orly pioneered 'French manicures', nail polish fixers and more, pioneering the nail industry and, over time, the undisputed leader in high quality nail beauty products.
A wide color palette allows you to choose a shade that is ideal for a specific situation. Pastel natural or bright saturated colors, matte or glossy textures – the company with each new collection presents amazing products that are easy to apply, lay down perfectly and dry quickly.
According to reviews, varnishes have a very comfortable cap and an optimal brush shape, which covers the entire nail plate in one application. Girls note that it is this brand that is the first to release new fashionable shades, which then become trendy.
Sally hansen
Rating 4.8
Experts included in the rating a well-known brand from the USA, which has been pleasing fashionistas with its care and decorative products for more than half a century. All of them are absolutely harmless to health, odorless, which is very important for sensitive people. The valuable nutrients included in the composition intensively care for the nails, protect them from all negative influences.
The collections feature both strict, classic tones and bright ones with unusual effects and textures. The specially developed Xtreme Wear series provides a coating lasting up to 12 days. TripleShine was created especially for bright and daring girls who love experiments. Shown here are acid yellow colors, an all-glitter texture, pearl shades.
All products are ideally distributed over the plate, dry quickly, and have a convenient brush shape. According to reviews, many of them last up to 7 days, retain a bright color, and do not form chips or cracks.
Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.
