Best Nail Polishes for Doing Nails At Home.
Now, let's move into what I think are the best nail polish colours for doing your nails at home.
And yes, I've realised all of my favourite nail polish shades are all very similar (but different, I swear) shades of pink...
Here they are (pictured left to right):
1. Essie Expressie Quick Dry Nail Polish in Buns Up.
I'm absolutely loving this beautiful light beige brown shade from Essie's new expressie collection. They're vegan nail polishes that are meant to dry a lot quicker than regular nail polish.
2. OPI Bubble Bath.
Bubble Bath is such a beautiful everyday or bridal nail polish shade. And I love you can get it in the Nail Envy nail strengthener version, it's great to apply after taking off gel nails.
3. Smith & Cult Pillow Pie.
This is a pale pink, but it's more opaque Bubble Bath, which is a bit translucent. I think it looks beautiful on the nails.
4. Essie Nail Polish Gel Couture in Sheer Fantasy.
Another very translucent sheer pale pink shade - this formula is long-wearing and high-shine like a gel manicure.
5. Essie Ballet Slippers.
Don't quote me, but this is the shade all the Royals are meant to wear to weddings. Even The Queen. Again, it's a very, very pale pink shade. Quite translucent but very, very beautiful.
As for best top coat nail polishes, I rotate between Essie Nail Care Gel Setter Top Coat and OPI Infinite Shine Pro-Stay Top Coat for a high-shine, chip-proof finish.
How to Make Nails Dry Faster.
OPI Drip Dry Drops is honestly one thing I can't go without.
I legit never do my nails without them.
They're the best because they make your nail polish dry in 30 seconds, and they're pressure dry in five minutes.
Definitely add to cart.
The Best Nail Strengtheners.
Finally, let's run through some of the best nail strengthener products you can apply in place of regular nail polish.
1. Essie Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener in Violet Tint.
Formulated with nail bonding tech, Essie Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener - Violet Tint helps seal together a weakened nail surface to fortify fragile and brittle nails.
The sheer violet wash of colour makes nails look super shiny, and neutralises any yellow discoloration.
2. Essie Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener in Pink Tint.
This is the same formula as above, but in a subtle reflective sheer pink that's essentially your nails, but better!
3. OPI Nail Envy Original.
Last but not least is the original Nail Envy strengthener. It's an oldie but a goodie, can't go wrong!