9 best gel polishes

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.

What procedures and manipulations with your appearance do not have to go to always remain young, beautiful and attractive. Manicure is perhaps the most popular of them; all girls and women, without exception, do it. Some entrust their pens only to professionals and visit salons, while others take care at home and create a coating as they wish.

Advantages of gel polishes

Manufacturers of beauty products never tire of surprising us and develop innovative products that can make life much easier for the fair sex. The invention of gel polish was one of them. What are its advantages over the conventional remedy?

1. Durability. Gel polish stays on nails for 2 weeks or more, without losing the brightness of the color, does not chip and does not wear off.
2. Application quality. In contrast to regular varnish, a richer and more intense shade is obtained.
3. Strength. Even thinner nails will become stronger and stop breaking after applying several layers of gel polish.
4. Fast drying. Thanks to the use of an ultraviolet lamp, drying time is significantly reduced.
5. Glossy shine. The gel is ideal for lovers of perfectly smooth nails. A shiny manicure looks sophisticated and will draw attention to its owner.
6. No smell. Unlike ordinary varnish, a high-quality gel practically does not smell and does not irritate the sense of smell.

There are three types of gel polishes:

1. Single-phase. The easiest option that many women choose for application at home. There are only three steps involved: degreasing, applying one layer and drying under the lamp.
2. Two-phase. The complex consists of a base coat and a colored coat.
3. Three-phase. They include a base, a decorative varnish, a protective coating that gives a beautiful glossy shine to the nail.

To create the perfect manicure, you need to use only quality products. It is such our experts, based on customer reviews and the opinion of professionals, who have selected from many offered products in the modern beauty market and have compiled a rating of the best gel polishes, which will help you make the right choice.

Rating of the best gel polishes

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best inexpensive gel polishes	1	Nova gel polishes	350 RUB
	2	Haruyama gel polishes	RUB 250
	3	Uskusi gel polishes	RUB 250
The best gel varnishes in the middle price category	1	Uno gel polishes	490 RUB
	2	Gel polishes Kodi Professional	RUB 520
	3	Vogue Nails Gel Polish	420 RUB
The best premium gel polishes	1	SHELLAC CND	RUB 950
	2	Orly gel polishes	RUB 780
	3	Uno Lux gel polishes	RUB 690

The best inexpensive gel polishes

Recently, low price has ceased to be an indicator of poor quality. And for quite affordable money, you can buy effective care products. Gel polishes are no exception. Many modern brands offer inexpensive options. A huge color palette will allow you to create any artistic, even the most fancy coating at home. Such gels are not inferior to more eminent and expensive counterparts in durability and quality. Below we have presented the best budget funds.

Nova gel polishes

Rating: 4.8

A fairly young brand, which appeared on the Russian market, quickly gained popularity thanks to its products, which are of high quality and affordable for a wide audience. Gel varnishes create an excellent long-lasting coating with a glossy shine, protect from external influences, do not fade in the sun, and do not chip.

They are developed using the latest technologies; only high-quality raw materials are used in their production. The harmlessness to nails has been proven by numerous tests.

A wide range of colors allows you to create any manicure: from strict classical to bright and daring. In the reviews, women noted the special durability of the coating. When applied, the varnish does not spread, it is well distributed over the surface. The brush of medium thickness has a flat shape, very convenient to use.

Advantages

• various shades;

• low cost;

• convenient application;

• durability of the coating;

disadvantages

• dries for a long time.

Haruyama gel polishes

Rating: 4.7

Recently, decorative products of the Japanese brand have become very popular. Thanks to positive reviews and affordable prices, we include HARUYAMA gel polishes in the rating. The color palette is represented by more than 400 different shades with and without mother of pearl, with sparkles, holographic effect, from which any, the most demanding fashionista will select the desired tone.

Gel polishes are of a three-phase type, before applying the decorative color, you must use a base coat and finish with a protective top. The brush has a thick, smooth bristle, well thought out shape. It paints well the entire surface of the nail.

The women especially highlighted a light, unobtrusive aroma, high pigmentation of varnishes and a quick and convenient application, which will allow even a beginner to create a perfect manicure. Affordable cost becomes a pleasant bonus to the purchase of these gel polishes.

Advantages

• wide range of shades;

• nice smell;

• comfortable brush;

• good durability;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Uskusi gel polishes

Rating: 4.6

Another representative of the Land of the Rising Sun, which, like HARUYAMA, appeared on the Russian market in 2014 and was highly appreciated by both ordinary customers and salon masters. Ease of use allows you to easily achieve the desired result, even at home.

Due to the non-viscous consistency of medium density, the gel polish lays down evenly, does not run off, has good hiding power and high pigmentation, in which one application is enough to obtain a bright saturated shade.

The main difference between the products of this brand is a pleasant berry smell. Gels of the 'Yogurt' line are distinguished by a 'tasty' strawberry-milk aroma. According to the reviews, the tool has a comfortable brush that paints the nail well, does not touch the cuticle, even a non-professional can apply a neat even coating.

Advantages

• high pigmentation;

• affordable price;

• does not flow;

• pleasant aromas;

disadvantages

• small palette of colors.

The best gel varnishes in the middle price category

We turn to the goods of the middle price category, which are distinguished by the best ratio of quality and cost. Gel polishes are more durable than budget funds. The manicure remains unchanged for up to 3-4 weeks. Trendy shades with various textures, effects and consistencies will allow you to make a coating of any complexity and the most daring fantasies. The rating selected the best representatives of this category, which are used by masters of manicure and girls at home.

Uno gel polishes

Rating: 4.9

Professional UNO products have long been adopted by Russian customers, and today every fashionista has gel varnishes of this brand in her arsenal. With a safe composition and a neutral odor, they are suitable for use by girls who are prone to allergies. The palette includes 150 trendy colors: from calm pastel to bright with sparkles.

Thanks to the nourishing formula, the product strengthens thin nails, prevents them from flaking and brittleness. The high density of pigments allows you to paint over the natural color from the first time. After two applications, no streaks form, the product evenly lays down on the entire surface of the plate.

A dense brush with medium hairs helps to paint over the nail near the cuticle without staining it. The bottle has a large volume, due to which the gel is used for a long time.

Advantages

• a varied range of colors;

• easily removable;

• the volume of the bottle is 12 ml;

• strengthens nails;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Gel polishes Kodi Professional

Rating: 4.8

Gel varnishes of the American KODI PROFESSIONAL brand are perhaps the most popular of the presented products in the middle price category. The innovative formula does not have a strong unpleasant odor, is distinguished by safe components, is non-toxic, and gives a beautiful, durable coating without cracking and chips throughout the entire wearing period.

The colors presented in the palette with various effects will satisfy the most demanding taste. The non-sticky texture is well applied and spreads over the surface. The shade does not fade, the coating stays firmly under the influence of external factors, does not crack under mechanical stress.

The girls especially noted the convenient brush, which paints the entire nail plate with a minimum distance from the cuticle, as well as economical consumption due to the high density of pigments.

Advantages

• two types of volume: 8 and 12 ml;

• neutral smell;

• ideal for beginners;

• high durability;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Vogue Nails Gel Polish

Rating: 4.7

Glossy and matte, without glitter and mother-of-pearl, with a shimmery effect, classic or trendy shades – all these are gel polishes of the next VOGUE NAILS rated brand.

The varnish is convenient to use, when applied it is evenly distributed over the plate, does not bubble, does not leave streaks, dries quite quickly. The brush has an average width with rather dense hairs, which does not cause difficulties when used by beginners.

A stylish rose-shaped cover was noted by the customers. Also, a special assessment was awarded to the duration of wear: the coating lasts 3-4 weeks unchanged, as well as very 'speaking' color names: Pandora's box, biscuit cake, fireworks sparks, gummy wedges, shyness, fireplace lights, Monte Carlo, cappuccino, wedding waltz, thin veil, denim jacket.

Advantages

• variety of shades;

• comfortable brush;

• perfect texture;

• interesting bottle design;

disadvantages

• not identified.

The best premium gel polishes

In the last category, we present 3 premium products. They are used not only by professional masters in beauty salons, but also by girls who want to be sure of an excellent result when applying coatings at home. Quite a high price depends not only on the name of a well-known brand. It is due to the excellent quality of the product, maximum durability, safe formulations, pleasant smells and a variety of shades for every taste.

SHELLAC CND

Rating: 4.9

The favorite of professional craftsmen, SHELLAC CND presents such a wide variety of colors, effects and textures that you can get confused when choosing a shade. The innovative production technology has made it possible to create products that are safe for the nail and the body as a whole, which are distinguished by the richness of the pigment, long wear period, and maximum protection against external influences.

The varnish is practically odorless, there are no toxic substances in its composition, therefore it can be used by women prone to allergies. A medium-density bristle brush paints the nail perfectly. The gel does not spread, does not form streaks. One application is enough to achieve an intense shade.

For best results, the decorative agent is recommended for use with branded base and protective coatings.

Advantages

• the widest range of shades;

• neutral smell;

• long wear;

• does not contain harmful components;

disadvantages

• high price.

Orly gel polishes

Rating: 4.8

The next gel polish of the American brand ORLY, included in the rating, will give you incredible effects and bright shades. It reliably protects a thin nail from damage and delamination, strengthening the nutritional components from the inside. When worn, the effects of external factors are prevented: the coating does not crack, does not fade.

The product is comfortable to apply. The consistency of medium density is distributed over the entire surface, does not stain the cuticle. The convenience of the brush was especially noted by the salon masters and users.

According to the respondents, ORLY produces one of the best French manicure lines among brands of its level. They also noted the easy and trouble-free removal of the coating, the economy of the use of one bottle and the absence of a pungent odor.

Advantages

• long wear – 3 weeks or more;

• comfortable brush;

• vitamins A, E and provitamin B5 in the composition;

• various shades;

disadvantages

• not identified.

Uno Lux gel polishes

Rating: 4.8

The UNO LUX brand represents premium decorative cosmetics. Gel polishes are distinguished by a high density of pigments, wear duration, and a healing effect. The coating remains bright and intact for up to 4 weeks. The palette is presented in a variety of shades from 14 collections designed for the most sophisticated fashionistas.

The gel is comfortably applied with a comfortable brush with medium-density nap, self-leveling on the surface of the nail, and does not flow onto the cuticle.

The large bottle allows the product to be consumed for a longer time. The volume is ideal for use in beauty salons. Reviews of women using the gel at home speak of high quality, good consistency, comfortable application and removal with a special tool without using a file.

Advantages

• large volume 15 ml;

• easy to remove;

• therapeutic effect;

• rich palette of shades;

• durability up to 4 weeks;

disadvantages

• not identified.

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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.