New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Every nail polish has pros and cons but not everyone knows the cons ahead of time. In this article we will talk about the five most popular nail polish brands (lacquers too) and provide their pros, cons and a mini-review.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1st Place - O.P.I. Nail Lacquer

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

The biggest hype behind O.P.I. is their massive color selection which they develop through trendy and creative collections like Nicki Minaj by OPI and SEPHORA by OPI. Their polishes are usually long lasting and bubble free with a minimal amount of chipping (after four to five days). It's important that you clean and dry your nails before applying nail polish to ensure that your nails are oil free.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Price: $8.50 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Packaging:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Semi-big bottles that fit in your hand with wide circular brushes. It takes an average of three strokes or less than four to cover your entire nails.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Pros:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. 243 colors & shades to choose from

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Themed collections like Touring America and Texas

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. Unique color names like My Address is "Hollywood" and Y'all Come Back Ya Hear?

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

4. Long lasting

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

5. Non-bubbly

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

7. Opaque and non-watery

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

8. Dries fast

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

9. Decent sized bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

10. Large brush for easy applications

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Cons:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. More expensive than some of the other nail polish brands

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Brush is to thick for a few people

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. Solution is too thick for a few people

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

4. Polish dries to fast for a few people

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2nd Place - China Glaze Professional Nail Lacquer

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

If O.P.I.'s color selection is gigantic, China Glaze's collection is super gigantic. With 439 polishes to be exact, C.G. offers more of the interesting glittery and crackle nail polishes that other leading brands lack. Their solution is known to be a little thinner than O.P.I. and whether it's a good or bad thing, their brushes are a bit thinner too. Everyone has their preference as some people like O.P.I. while others like China Glaze. The biggest reason for avoiding China Glaze would be their nail polish dry time, whiles the biggest reason for buying would be that they offer value for each dollar you spend (good quality for an affordable price).

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Price: $2.50 to $6.99

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Packaging:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Upside-down version of O.P.I. with a thinner brush.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Pros:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. 439 colors & shades to choose from

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Themed collections like Capitol Colours, The Hunger Games and Prismatic Chroma Glitters

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. Unique color names like Electrify and Ray-diant

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

4. Good wear time

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

5. Much more affordable than other high quality nail polishes

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

6. Can be found online for 30% to 50% off

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

7. Smaller brush works better for people with small to narrow nails

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

8. Thinner than other brands for those who do not like O.P.I.'s thick solution

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

9. Interesting and crazy colors

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Cons:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. Takes longer to dry than other brands

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Not as thick and opaque as other brands for those who like O.P.I.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. Requires one or two more strokes than other brands since the brush is not as thick as O.P.I.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3rd Place - Essie Nail Polish

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Essie is known for their non-funky sheer cream colored pastels which make them a favorite among students, office employees and wearers who are interested in a non-dramatic finished look. Aside from their lighter shades, they also have around 30 darker polishes ranging from reds and purples to blues and browns. Their polishes are known to be chip resistant, non-bubbly, but a little streaky when you apply the first coat.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Price: $3.50 to $9.00

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Packaging:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Regular bottle with an unremarkable brush.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Pros:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. 280 colors to choose from

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Great cream colored and sheer pastel-like polishes

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. Nice color names like Pinking of the Pieces and Lollipop

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

4. Does not chip

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

5. Online sales via E-tailers with 25%+ off

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

6. Glossy finish

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

7. Thin brushes for small to narrow nails

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Cons:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. The retail value might be mildly over priced

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Only a few dramatic, more interesting and funky shades

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. More watery than O.P.I.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

4. Some of the colors are almost the same

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

4th Place - Butter London Nail Polish

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Butter London is a high end nail polish provider supplying products free of formaldehyde, toluene and Dibutyl phthalate, resulting in less toxic formulas and a milder odor. The consistency is usually described as being thick like O.P.I. but in a bottle that is a lot smaller and rectangular instead. The rectangle cap can be difficult to use since it covers another more cylindrical cap with a grip and at $14.00 a pop, the price is more expensive than other brands but most buyers are pleased with their purchase.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Price: $14.00 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Packaging:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Semi-small rectangular bottles with a cylindrical cap covered by a rectangle cap.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Pros:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. Doesn't contain formaldehyde, toluene or Dibutyl phthalate (less toxic)

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Modern colors

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. Unique color names like All Hail The Queen and Frilly Knickers

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

4. Fashionable packaging

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

5. Long lasting

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

6. Chip resistant

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

7. Less odor than other brands

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Cons:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. Only 63 colors to choose from

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Packaging is not user-friendly

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. More expensive than other nail polish brands

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

4. Smaller bottle than other nail polish brands

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

5th Place - Zoya Nail Polish

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

If Butter London is too pricey for you, Zoya Nail Polish may be a good alternative. Like Butter London, Zoya is toxin free and has a decent wear time as long as you use their base coat. It's important to use their base coat if you want good results.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Price: $8.00 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Packaging:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Regular bottle with a brush that some people may have problems with.

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Pros:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. Over 300 colors to choose from

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. Doesn't contain formaldehyde, toluene or dibutyl phthalate

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. More affordable than Butter London

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

names like Carly and Trixie

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

5. Less odor than other brands

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Cons:

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

1. Requires Zoya's base coat and maybe top coat

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

2. More expensive than other drugstore brands

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

3. The brush may not be the best

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Here is a list of other popular nail polish brands (and lacquers) ranked according to their price (most expensive to least expensive):

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

C. Le Vernis Nail Colour - Price: $26.00 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

MAC Nail Lacquer - Price: $16.00 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Revlon Nail Enamel - Price Range: $1.69 to $11.25 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Sephora by OPI - Price: $9.50 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Orly Nail Polish - Price Range: to $5.00 (Regular) or $8.50 (Limited Edition) per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Nicole by OPI - Price: $7.00 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

L.A. Colors Art Deco Nail Art, Color Craze Nail Polish, Mini Color Craze & Nail Lacquer - Price Range: $1.10 to $4.50 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

NYX Nail Polish - Price: $4.00 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Sally Hansen - Price Range: $2.82 to $3.95 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

love & beauty Nail Polish - Price: $2.80 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

NYC (New York Color) - Price Range: $0.99 to $1.99 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)

Essence Colour & Go Nail Polish - Price: $0.99 per bottle

New York Nails (popular nail polish brands)