This £11 polish honestly lasts just as long as gels

I officially swore off gel nails in 2015 and have been a regular polish girlie ever since. As a result, I’ve tested legit every brand of lacquer (from classics like Essie and OPI to luxe picks like Gucci) in search of a long-lasting nail polish that wears like a gel... but without any of the annoying downsides, like difficult gel polish removal and potential nail damage. The good news? I found 10 stellar long-lasting nail polishes that are great for manicures and pedicures – whether you DIY your nails or get them done at the salon – and I’m sharing them with you here. Our top picks for best long-lasting nail polish of 2025:1Best overall long-lasting nail polishEssie Gel Couture Gel-Like Nail Polish£10.99 at LookFantastic£10.99 at LookFantasticRead more2Best long-lasting nail polish for DIY manisSally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish£9.99 at LookFantastic£9.99 at LookFantasticRead more3Best long-lasting nail polish top coatCND Vinylux Tropix Nail Varnish £8.95 at Amazon£8.95 at AmazonRead...