TOP 10 NAIL POLISHES - Wear Test!

[@lenka156]

I think it depends not just on nail polish, but on the fingers too. With the thumb and pointer, especially on the right hand, we do much more, than with other fingers. You should now apply the "good" nail polishes to pointers and thumbs and the "bad" ones to the other fingers and we will than see, if there is any difference in the results. Thank for Your work!

[@airalyn.]

Yes! I always chip those first.

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[@AllyKit]

To be completely fair, you’d have to paint both hands in one brand and wear for a whole week for each one. Essie is overrated imo, but OPI lasts the best for me. This comes from over 35 years experience painting my own nails. I use Seche Vite fast dry top coat, Orly bonder and my mani’s last 7-10 days. Everyone always asks if they’re gel nails but I attribute the shine and hardness to the Seche Vite. It also helps to wear gloves for chores, don’t pick your nails or use them as tools and I definitely don’t file them after they’re polished. Just sayin’ 😉

[@christinafix4591]

I love this, but you just can't compare a pinky on your non-dominant hand to your index finger on your dominant hand. The index is a workhorse while the pinky just chills. Super gorgeous colors on all 10!

[@nataliaayersman9297]

💯 % agreed !

[@swieteniasevilla9356]

Totally agree- this is exactly what my comment would have been also. I think that to have a more effective comparison you would have to paint all 10 fingernails with the same thing and wear it for a week.

[@dheredia2789]

So very true! Agree!

[@nda7154]

@@swieteniasevilla9356 My thoughts precisely!

[@nda7154]

Yes!

[@jenniferdulaney8414]

Please do a part two with the best wear polish on your thumb and pointer.

[@AshesOfRoses]

Also if you plan on wearing polish for 7 days applying a top coat every 2 to 3 days helps. And use oil and a good hand cream to keep your hands and cuticles from drying out. It helps prevent your polish from drying out and wear gloves when washing dishes.

[@biancasnashall5922]

I honestly don’t know how your nail polish looks so good after 7 days! 😂 mine looks terrible by the second day, so now I don’t waste my time and just use Gel xx

[@alyssanguyen9704]

Make sure to get a good quality topcoat :)

[@mrskaa7584]

And do 2 coats of top coat to start, and reapply the top coat every other day or so (depending on how hard you are on your nails) re capping the free edge each time. By 7 days, 10 days etc you should have a thick grow out that looks very gel like. The other major key is letting all layers dry well in between applications, I wait at least 5 minutes between base, 2 -3 layers each of color and 2 of top coat. If you choose quick dry, all the better. I always use a quick dry top coat, it helps to dry the whole manicure quickly.

[@chondrabeckett7950]

Orly is hands down my favorite nail polish. It holds up so well, the brush is easy to work with and their formula is consistent. It’s not streaky or super thin.

[@holly0910]

I also use their rubberized bonder. I love it too!

[@dianecarmichael1517]

My favourite is Holo Taco. The polishes last all week! Great formulas and colours! I put cuticle oil on every night and moisturizer well before bed.

[@chinita1pr]

I liked this but would LOVE to see something like this again with all nails, one brand, one week. Also, darker color will allow us to see better the chips and the wear. Thanks!

[@rebecacabral1]

I'm Brazilian, and I found it so interesting the way you paint your nails! In here, we reach all the wide nail, including a bit of cuticles, and then we clean it up with a polish remover soaked cotton, wraped in a stick tip. It's always good to see different ways of doing the same thing!

[@lisathomson3057]

That seems like a lot of extra work?🤷‍♀️

[@rebecacabral1]

@@lisathomson3057 yeah, indeed!

[@natfinkyy]

For OPI, the infinite shine line is the best. I'm a nail tech and I use that when I dont wanna take the time to do my nails and it lasts during a weeks worth of clients. But gotta use their base and top and cuticle oil daily

[@chomeeghouri1306]

The fact that the ones with the best wear time are cruelty free is amazing!

[@teribirrell]

You touched on it, but as someone obsessed with nail polish, nail art, and most especially the indie nail polish community, your biggest factor in the results you got was which finger each polish was applied to. Your ring and pinky fingers ALWAYS get less use and wear and tear than your thumb and index, everyone’s most used fingers and your middle, which is your longest finger, therefore the one you will “bump” the most. If you put that exact Essie and OPI on your ring fingers, and the Nails Inc on your right index, you would have the exact opposite results, with Essie and OPI “winning”. The only way to somewhat accurately compare is to wear the same polish on all 10 fingers, each for the same length of time with the same application process, so 10 weeks of “testing”. There would obviously be some variables there still, as I doubt you’d be doing the exact same things every day during all 10 of those weeks, but it would be more accurate than the current skittles mani (btw, that’s what a mani with multicoloured polishes is called) you tested. Nice video anyway tho!

[@cleanbeautyandme]

Zoya is my favorite hands down. No formaldehyde. Clean products :)

[@katiemyraxo]

Yeah, my pinky always shines past the 5-7 day mark while my pointer finger and thumb do not last past 4 days. It more depends on which nail is used more as well as in more wear and tear. But anyway, you have beautiful nails! 🤍

[@nataliaayersman9297]

You have to switch them around now ! Pinky and ring finger take the least amount of abuse ! Only way to see how good they are is to swap them now ! For another 7days Uff those cuticles look painful 😣 hope you can get them healthy again 😘

[@hgg1ton826]

I was excited when i saw this topic, but I feel like the review was a little off. You wipe way too much polish off the brush when applying. There’s nothing wrong with thin coats, but you’ve gotta have product on the brushes to get even strokes and all that. Also, dominant hands do chip faster because it’s used more.

[@arinrohrbach9613]

Orly rubberized handle base coat, Lights Lacquer polish, Seche Vite top coat. It will look like you came from the salon.

[@thenosa87]

Can you do an exact same vid for your toenails? I wonder if they'll last the same amount of time on your feet!

[@katiepare9685]

Pro tip: Zoya sells a Z-wide brush on their website if anyone prefers that, and I love it. P.s. I'm not a pro lol! Great review

[@ddilone339]

Yay. Love this. Idk if olive and june is supposed to have base coat. 🤔 does that change the results? LOve OLIVE and JUNE!!! 🥰😍It could easily last a week! Use their top coat too. And quick dry drops. Yesssssss

[@fionadarragh1004]

Hi, Was great to see this video of different brands and on how they wear. The formula and brush is key on how long your nail colour will last.

[@lifeattheterrace]

Hi, would you do another test using the same colours but swap hands? I love opi and would love a comparison test on your left hand to see how it wears or chips. Great video x

[@laceysammy]

Put a coat of orly bonder first before the base coat which makes the polish last longer.💅🏻

[@AllyKit]

soo LOVE Orly Bonder! I introduced my nail tech friend to it and now she uses it!

[@nda7154]

Zoya has z-wide brushes you can buy or get free with promos. These are great!

[@lisajarema3241]

Great video! Huge fan of Mavala! I miss the Mavala nail salon I used to frequent in Virginia. Also a huge fan of Orly's breathable polish.

[@jordanaward717]

At the Pharmacies where i live sells mavala

[@cindytaylor5884]

So nice of you to do this video!!!! If you would, another testing video with your prominent hand testing the first three finger could possibly be more telling. But again i really enjoyed the video and all your videos ♥️♥️

[@Createzz]

Your hair reminds me of my favorite doll every time! I used to have a doll with your haircolor and just as straight and shiny. I love it haha!

[@brendakirk7250]

We always use our pointer and middle fingers so maybe it’s not the best comparisons with the other nails.

[@melissabarton3761]

I love a more sheer polish or gel polish. Love OPI put it in neutral!! So pretty!!

[@lisathomson3057]

Like jellies?

[@simple_naildesigns]

Agree, that’s a pretty color 🥰

[@jennarainford7159]

But is your left hand doing better because your right handed? And on your right hand, could it be that the pinky is doing better because it doesn't get used as much as your other fingers..! XxX

[@007spychick]

A great nail polish is colorstreet

[@meuriellahall6201]

I agree. It lasts way longer then painting!

[@ashleysodini3610]

I know this is a super late post but olive & june is amazing but you need to use their top coat it is Specially formulated to work with the polish to last 10+ days. I can get without reapplying topcoat 5 days without chipping if I reapply topcoat every 2-3 days I get 7 days without chips. They have an amazing Instagram that shows you how to give yourself a salon quality manicure at home! Also they have the best cuticle serum!!!

[@Lillia671]

Will you do nail polish strips soon? I love them. Last way longer than regular polish.

[@TheBobLyons]

Your cuticles look butchered. Please don’t cut them just push them gently back. They’re going to get in an awful cycle of growing back thick and you’re in danger of infection x

[@jordanaward717]

True i dont do that either

[@annaharris9826]

I’ve noticed she has always butchered her cuticles. It seems instead of keeping it healthy and natural looking she prefers to get rid of the cuticle completely. I actually learned in cosmetology school that doing so actually leads to worse hangnails and it seems that is what is happening to her.

[@darlarohde1010]

I had noticed over the few last videos you had different colors of nail polish on your nails! Now I know why...looking forward to see if some of the ones that I wear are making the cut!! 😉! Still glowing Milana 🥰Love your videos and your beautiful family!! God bless😇😇❣️

[@kathryn3223]

Nails Inc. is my favorite polish and they have such beautiful, interesting colors to choose from. I knew Essie and OPI would be the worst....they have been the worst on natural nails for years. I super disappointed with Olive and June though. I just read an article about the top colors for 2021, and at least half included Olive and June. I just bought two of their most popular colors, so I’ll let you know❣️ Thanks for the great video 💯

[@nikkiamenson4257]

It also depends on which hand ur dependent on using the most, will obviously wear and chip more. My right hand always does worse than my left because I am right handed. Good test though, thank you for sharing!!

[@susanj.damico4771]

I love Olive & June ..

[@hazelmeldrum5860]

I am a nail polish user of many years but during lockdown, I decided to give my nails a rest I did apply a nail cream but over 3 or months my nails grew so fast and did not split one nail actually grew from nail bed to tip to an inch and a half. I will be returning to colour as my nails have a yellow base and need polish to look smart.

[@lisatasker350]

Were all your nail polishes brand new or had some bottles been open longer? I’m a big essie fan. Great for everyone with bigger nail beds.

[@franciscaecaterina1052]

Essie was by far one of the best/long wear,but not anymore.Something has changed in their formula when they changed the package as well that doesn’t make it to last more than 2-3 days.I still have old format from Essie that last longer than the one they sell now.

[@dheredia2789]

Because I have worn nail polish sooo long I really have no problem with polish lasting. But I do prefer formulas over others. Thanks for your review!

[@patriciajjacko2036]

One of my favorite topics. My favs are Zoya, Orly (not breathable), Cnd Vinylux and Ella & Mila Except for cnd vinylux, i use and recommend Zoya Naked Base and Zoya Glossy Seal. The combination helps polish last with normal wear and tear. For Cnd Vinylux I use either Cnd Sticky base, even though you don’t have to use a base, or, as I said nothing. I think using a base helps it last. I use the cnd vinylux top coat. Cnd vinylux is the only polish I use that is either not vegan or animal friendly. Orly Breathable doesn’t require a base. But, even so, It just peeled off. China Glaze did the same, color separation that doesn’t always resolve and thin coverage. Essie and Revlon do the same. OPI is ok. They have the worst base and top coat. I prefer Infinite Shine Opi. I don’t have experience with the others you tested. Oh, I love you, you are a cuticle picker. So am I. Bless you.

[@liv9163]

can you do Gelmoment for you're next nail video?

[@katkat521]

Londontown polish. It's the best.

[@shahadalobeidi7805]

Looks pretty cool! Tbh I don’t like American nail polishes 🤦🏻‍♀️ they formula is pretty bad in my opinion because i lived in the Middle East and I got to try many brands from there and i can tell you it’s a huge difference! If you get the chance try Flormar Nail polishes! I like the formula & how fast it dries 💕

[@vanessagerman1711]

Obviously those of us commenting have similar thoughts on the wear test. It would really take 10 weeks to compare these more fairly but I appreciate the comparison here. Personally, OPI has been the best for me with a good 1 week wear time with a primer and top coat. Beyond 7 days is hard to get. AND...you can always find great colors of OPI at TJMaxx for under $4.

[@femketjeNL]

I think it really depends on the person and their nails too how well polishes last 🤭 On me most brands last at least 7 to 9 days, even with my heavy duty manual job, on others with for example more flexible nails, polishes chip within 2 days 😅 Really loved this wear test video though! You tried some awesome brands 😊💕

[@donnahall3902]

You know what I have done for my cuticles because I do have rough cuticles... I have put like Vaseline or Neosporin or an oil that I especially like on my cuticles, especially if there is a real bad one. And then I put a bandage on it for overnight. It really helps.

[@AllyKit]

What happened to your cuticles, girl?? Ouch! 🤕

[@mcdonaldsworkerrazor]

She mentions it's hard to keep her cuticles hydrated and that she picks at them I feel so bad I had a picking disorder it hurts😞

[@skyewelsh3138]

This was a fun one to watch! For me personally Essie and OPI are my favorites. But Like you said, definitely depends on tons of different factors ☺️

[@Liz-yd1do]

Same I’ve always been an Essie girl. Idk myb I should try another brands .

[@chelsealaine268]

I would love to see Taylor Morgan, CND, Butter London, and some of the independent ones like halo taco.

[@willsoe1]

Isn’t it normal for the nails on the dominant hand to chip a lot faster than on the other? That’s my experience anyway... My new favorite is Kure Bazaar in the colour “Nomade”. It’s sooo beautiful! Even though I forgot to apply topcoat (have no explanation for that 😂), it didn’t start chipping until day 5. I removed the nailpolish then, knowing it would only get worse not having a topcoat on.

[@emgerson1975]

Yes! Love this topic, I’ve always wondered about this

[@kat-napzzz]

My olive and June has never cracked like that. It makes me wonder if their formula just didn’t play nice with the top or base coat🤔 My o&j manis always last for well over a week but I use their top coat.

[@mrskaa7584]

I use O and J with Sally H top coats and they look fine. I use three coats of it, though I probably don't have to. I love how thick and shiny they are.

[@trangy21]

I only use dazzle dry now... Love em. Dries so fast and lasts long time.

[@juliesmith8645]

Thank you for sharing. I'm a Zoya girl. You have confirmed my assumptions.

[@dazem8]

first! Haha. I had to be that person 💅 love the olive and June one. so pretty

[@terrifromm5085]

My favorite nail polish brands are OPI and Essie. I also like Revlon. I have acrylics so the polish stays on for weeks. I love Topless and Barefoot (Essie) and OPI Lincoln Park After Dark. Enjoyed this video.

[@isabellapaisleyannmariepru9544]

One of my favorites is the Believe nail polish. It's cheap but is pretty great. You can get it from almost any dollar general. But it does need two coats if you don't use top coat

[@sandrasears3981]

My go to: •ORLY BONDER rubberized basecoat •China Glaze or Revlon polish •ORLY SEC 'N DRY Quick dry topcoat

[@PJ-wu8wq]

Please get yourself a really good, sharp cuticle nipper and when you get a little hang nail or skin thats peeling, carefully nip it away so you won't be tempted to pick. Your poor cuticles looked so angry! The polishes are really pretty, but the chipping reminded me why I like get polish that gets cured under a lamp. I never get any chipping and only have to redo my polish because of the new growth by the cuticle. Been watching you for a looooong time! =)

[@benazirhusain9339]

Its because we do the most with right hand esp thumb, pointer & M F. In comparison to the left hand where the nail polish wears the least.

[@mrsknoxville09]

Where did you get that necklace so cute? I want to get one with my sons name.

[@sweetGGbaby]

Caption at 14:51 is wrong, the softer one was Revlon and the brighter one should be wet n wild 🧐

[@gloriarios2926]

I love the expressie its the Essie formula that dries really quick.

[@loveapup2303]

The necklace!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@evb1601]

Great video! Beautiful eye shadow. Would you share what you use or do you have a video on this look? Thanks in advance.

[@abicunningham114]

Watching this as I paint my nails so waiting for each layer to dry and it doesn’t feel like forever🤣 thanks for such a great video!

[@kallissajohnson2239]

Love the nude but how to wear the right shade

[@alynawatersmusic]

Y’all should try Dazzle Dry. Vegan. Cruelty free. After top coat, literally dries in five minutes. Here’s the neat part: after more than 7 days, my nails look almost perfect AND I PLAY THE UKULELE which could be really hard on my nails but Dazzle Dry holds up.

[@lisamaria6644]

Do you know there is a new revlon ultra hd nail polish out? I was thinking this video was using that one since this video was made three weeks ago. I have berry blissed and cherry one. But like berry blissed better for myself. Was looking for reviews on them. Only two videos out so far.

[@daniellehutchinson8133]

I was wondering why you only had one beige nail! I was so confused! I understand now!

[@kimbelford9932]

Olive and june polishes have a base coat inside already it may have cracked because you are not suppose to use an outside base coat with it

[@Amanda-kw1vi]

I think this is a good video and it helps to show the thickness and how it goes on the nail in the beginning, but it does depend on what you're doing during the day and also the different fingers. My pinkies are normally always fine, my ring fingers are normally always fine, but my thumb and my my middle finger and my pointer finger always get messed up within a day or so. Only time I've ever had my nail polish last an entire week is almost 10 years ago when I used OPI base coat top coat and the color strawberry margarita which is still my favorite but I haven't used it in years cuz it's too expensive.

[@MsDee_777]

Hi Milabu😊 I kept watching your prior videos and was wondering what was up with all the different nail colors lol. I use O.P.I nail Envy as base, random nail color brands then top with Sally Hansen's gel topper.

[@KM-nx9vz]

how do you cap your nails nicely? every time i try to i just get a sideways stroke on my nail :(

[@cobalong]

Same!!

[@AllyKit]

Same!

[@RobertcBlumer]

Have you tried at home nail dip?

[@jennielinzmeyer2893]

How is Holo Taco not on this list?!?

[@teribirrell]

Because it’s boutique polish, not mainstream. Milana was using polish that can be bought in stores or online at places like Target or Amazon. Holo Taco is only sold on its own site.

[@maureenwilson6031]

Enjoyed your video. Essie Gel Couture is another long wearing polish.

[@zoexflemming]

I love them ❤️

[@kellyfriend7926]

I bought olive and June because thought reviews sounded good but did not like the way it wore at all

[@jordanaward717]

Mavala is good product i have some nail polishes of that make really dries quick . O.p.i other good product i got mini ones and then i got a bunch of gel polishes, ( if i dont use gel polishes i use those two makes product ) ;)

[@jenniferp501]

I use zoya because of its staying power. I love OPI’s colors, but it only lasts one day for me.

[@katherineklevenow1808]

💅 interesting, I have never seen a nail polish review. Is it true that if you keep your nail polish in the refrigerator it doesn't get thick?

[@weronicaswonder8156]

No it is not true

[@nda7154]

Not true. You can use thinner if it thickens over time. The colder the polish, the quicker it dries and will be difficult to work with.

[@mandimoo87]

Love the index finger colours, it's not going to be a fair comparison as you used different formulas (different brand base coat and top coat) and that in itself can cause breakdown so some will do better than others just due to that.

[@christinaest694]

I think with a better top coat the nail polish would last longer. I use Essie's gel setter or speed setter and I can easily go 7 days without chipping. And that's with being a doctor and working at a hospital. So lots of washing hands and harsh hand sanitizer. Essie's top coats are amazing!

[@shoompy4]

I love Lights Lacquer from Kathleen Lights! They stay on sooo well, apply amazingly, and have a great brush. I haven’t bought any other brand since I’ve tried hers. I am always washing my hands and doing a lot at work and other polishes wouldn’t even last a day. Hers last at least 4-5 days on me without chipping-even longer if I’m not working as much, lol. You have to try! 😍

[@Liz-yd1do]

I hate the opposite on IG. Lots of ppl not liking the formula. I guess it all depends maybe on application?

[@heatherj9029]

Nails Inc UK version. It's a much better formula than the one sold in the US. (I like both but one is so much better).

[@kimberleyburns3330]

Really paint my nails at the moment due to washing my hands every 10 minutes 🙈 but I due use cuticle oil almond pen and almond hand cream and at night I use over night manicure butter so my cuticles don’t break down get sore hands x

[@TmBlomager]

You ned holo taco

[@genesisansbro4936]

I hate how expensive nail polish is

[@blueangels8103]

My favorite brands are zoya essie cuccio Orly and sally.

[@cvma2430]

How come your cuticles look like that? 😳

[@nicolelebel1158]

My question is does anyone else have good hair eyelashes and brows but their nails alwaaaays break they literally will never be somewhat long like yours ( no deficiencies on routine physicals

[@lisahumphries3898]

Yes, I do. What helps is either eat more protein or apply protein to your nails. Google nail protein treatment. Also, get vitamin e gel capsules, cut them open and rub the oil on your nails.

[@drematedesco4095]

I love Orly products.

[@Ly7vi]

I admire the commitment, but every brand chips away on the third day with me so I focus on color and brush when buying my nail polish.

[@jordanaward717]

Try uv lamp

[@kimbelford9932]

Dazzle dry best system by far

[@gyoumans2901]

Zoya is my favorite brand.

[@alexandramacias6385]

I am 100% going to pile on to everyone else's comments regarding dominant vs non-dominant, and thumb/index vs middle/ring/pinky. These 👏 are 👏 not 👏 the 👏 same 👏. You are not going to get an accurate read on wear if you compare your dominant index finger to your non-dominant pinky.