9 Best Nail-Polish Brands to Try If You Haven't Already

Sally Hansen Matte Top Coat ($9)

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Essie Expressie Quick Dry Polish in Holo ($10)

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Nails Inc. Vegan Nail Polish in "Endless Recycle" ($10)

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Nailtopia Plant-Based Polish in "Passion Player" ($10)

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Zoya Nail Polish in "Ryder" ($12)

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CND Vinylux in "Magenta Mischief" ($12)

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ORLY Breathable Treatment in "Shift Happens" ($13)

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OPI Infinite Shine Long Wear Nail Polish in "My Italian Is a Little Rusty" ($14)

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Jin Soon Polish in "Palma" ($18)

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