The best polish in the world chips in three days with bad application. Get both right and your pedi lasts a month.

Best polish brands for toes (2026)

• OPI — durable, vast colour range, salon-grade.
• Essie Gel Couture — gel-like finish without UV cure.
• Gelish (with cure) — 3+ week wear, salon-only application ideal.
• Olive & June — cleaner formula, excellent base/top coats.
• Sally Hansen Miracle Gel — best drugstore option.

Application that actually lasts

1. Buff lightly — remove shine, no more.
2. Dehydrate the nail with rubbing alcohol.
3. Base coat — thin even layer.
4. Two thin colour coats, not one thick one.
5. Wrap the tip with the polish — seals the edge.
6. Fast-drying top coat. Reapply top coat weekly.

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