Orly
If you want reliable colors with value for money (they come in 18mL bottles—the most compared to other brands) then Orly is your brand of choice.
I made this my first feature because when I started handling nails, Orly was the first brand I have tried. So its only fair that they'd go first here. They have a wide range of colors — light, bold, glitter, sheer. So in a way, this could be your one-stop polish choice.
I made this my first feature because when I started handling nails, Orly was the first brand I have tried. So its only fair that they'd go first here. They have a wide range of colors — light, bold, glitter, sheer. So in a way, this could be your one-stop polish choice.
All polish photos are my works*
I also like their Premium Gel Shine variety called Orly Epix
Zoya
The manufacturers, as well as sellers claim that this polish is "organic". However, I find it hard to differentiate it from other polish brands. Why? Because you still get that yellow—calcified effect on your nails if you let it stay on your fingernails for over a week.
The plus side is they use lesser amount of solvent, which makes it baby-friendly. The down side, the polish easily becomes sticky and gooey. I am just being honest here. Ten years of polish application training has taught me that Zoya is not for beginners. If you want to maximize this product's wonderful finish, you have to at least gain experience in proper polish application technique. The brush itself is Not as spreadable compared to other polish brands. But I like the way they name their polish. Its like each bottle has its own personality. So yes, I still like it.
The plus side is they use lesser amount of solvent, which makes it baby-friendly. The down side, the polish easily becomes sticky and gooey. I am just being honest here. Ten years of polish application training has taught me that Zoya is not for beginners. If you want to maximize this product's wonderful finish, you have to at least gain experience in proper polish application technique. The brush itself is Not as spreadable compared to other polish brands. But I like the way they name their polish. Its like each bottle has its own personality. So yes, I still like it.