At this stage, we are smack dab in the middle what’s arguably the golden era of nail polish. There have never been so many incredible choices on the market – a lot of, actually, that when it is some time to shop, it could be very difficult to narrow the field. Something that bumps a polish to the top part of the wishlist of mine, even more when compared to a gorgeous color, will be the perfect brush.
If perhaps you have encountered one, you will understand what I am talking about: a broad, flat condition which makes application much, a lot easier. Wide enough that you are able to cover the entire nail bed in 3 swipes (one down the middle, then one on each side), with little streakiness. You will find older polish standbys with wider brushes (Sally Hansen, OPI) but these 3 picks, one for each budget, are actually clear standouts. Each includes a near perfect brush which will make DIY manis not just simpler to do, but also longer lasting. Remember – a smoother software means fewer chips! All are free of toluene, DBP, and formaldehyde, too.
Budget
Essence Colour & Go You may not expect a nail color this affordable to have a pro quality brush, but Essence’s is actually ideal for distributing color accurately and quickly. The line has an enormous assortment of both on-trend and classic colors – we especially appreciate the variety of perfect, large pinks. The other great thing about these would be that the caps are actually color coded, so in case you stow your polishes standing up in a package, bag, and drawer, it is easier to get the best shade.
Mid-Range
Rimmel Lasting Finish Pro Nail Enamel
Rated 4 out of 5 stars on the site of ours, Rimmel’s Lasting Finish Pro just could be probably the best nail polish out there in case you plotted choices on a graph comparing method vs. wear vs. brush vs. cost. The brush is very simple to grip, and one of probably the widest we have noticed (with more than 800 bristles, based on the brand). It really works together with your natural nail condition as it’s curved at the end, which means you are able to get the color on cleanly up to the cuticle. Just be sure to wipe the excess before beginning. I have to say, this’s among the longest lasting polishes I have tried – with top coat and base, it’s gone chip free more than a week on a mani and nearly three weeks on a pedi. Seriously!
Prestige
Giorgio Armani Nail Lacquer
Chanel, Tom Ford, along with other designer nail lines might wish to take cues from Armani’s brand new Nail Lacquers. There are actually eighteen gorgeous, complex shades, each with a broad tipped brush that was custom designed in Armani laboratories. The attention to detail paid off; software is actually a bubble free breeze, and the gel like formula lends a large amount of shine. For a high end brand, the cost is reasonable. It has one of those small luxuries which could be very good to have in the kit of yours!
