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Nail Polish Colours

From the perfect classic red to on-trend chromes, moody blues, soft nudes and shimmering metallics, our nail polish collection is genuinely one of the most considered ranges of professional and prosumer nail colours you'll find online. Whether you're a nail tech restocking salon shades, an at-home enthusiast building your collection, or just looking for that single statement colour for the weekend ahead, this is where you'll find your next favourite. We only stock professional-grade formulas that deliver salon-quality results — chip-resistant, smooth-applying, properly pigmented, and kinder to nails than supermarket alternatives. With shades for every mood, every season, and every occasion, browse the full range below.

Choosing the right nail polish for the job

By formula type

Modern nail polish isn't a single product type any more — there are several formats, each suited to different finishes and wear times:

  • Regular nail polish (lacquer) — classic air-dry polish that goes on with a brush, dries in around 10-15 minutes, and lasts 4-7 days with proper application and a quality top coat. The most accessible format, easy to remove, and offers genuinely the widest shade range.
  • Gel polish — cured under a UV or LED lamp for an instantly hard, glossy, properly long-wearing finish that lasts 2-3 weeks without chipping. Requires a base coat, colour layers, and a top coat, all cured between layers, plus proper soak-off removal at the end of the wear cycle. The professional standard for long-lasting manicures.
  • Semi-cured gel strips — pre-formed gel polish strips applied to the nail and cured under an LED lamp. The convenience of nail wraps with the durability of gel, and a properly clever option for at-home users wanting salon results without the application skill.
  • Builder gel and BIAB — strengthening gel formulations applied like polish but providing structural support to weak or thin nails. Worn under a polish or gel colour, or cured clear for a natural strengthened look.
  • Vegan and clean-beauty polishes — modern formulas that exclude common ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, and animal-derived components. "10-free" or "16-free" labels indicate progressively cleaner formulations. Same colour quality and wear time as conventional polish, with cleaner ingredient credentials.
  • Treatment-infused polishes — polish formulations that include conditioning ingredients like argan oil, biotin, or botanical extracts to nourish nails while delivering colour. The dual-purpose option for clients with weak or damaged nails who don't want to choose between condition and colour.

By finish

  • Crème (creme) — solid opaque colour with no shimmer or texture. The classic finish, most versatile across colours and seasons.
  • Glitter and shimmer — fine sparkle particles or holographic effects suspended in clear or tinted base. From subtle micro-shimmer to full glitter coverage.
  • Metallic and chrome — high-shine reflective finishes from soft pearl through to mirror-finish chrome. Properly trend-led, particularly chromes which have dominated nail trends through 2024-2026.
  • Matte — flat, no-shine finish for a properly modern, edgy look. Achieved with matte top coats or dedicated matte polishes.
  • Jelly and sheer — translucent washes of colour for a "wet glass" effect. Building layers gives more saturation while keeping the glossy, see-through finish.
  • Glow and reflective glitter — fine-particle reflective finishes that catch light dramatically (especially in flash photography). The TikTok-trending finish.
  • Holographic — rainbow-prism finishes that shift colour with the angle of light. Specialist finish, properly eye-catching when done well.

Shop nail polish by colour

Red nail polish

The classic and the most-bought colour family in the world. From cherry-red, classic blue-toned reds, through to deep wine, oxblood and burgundy, red nail polish suits every season and every occasion. Bright reds for summer and statement looks; deeper reds for autumn, winter and evening events. Pair with a quality top coat for proper longevity.

Nude and neutral nail polish

The everyday workhorse and the foundation of any polish collection. Nudes range from cool pinky-tones (great on cool skin tones) through to warm beige and milky undertones (better on warm skin tones), with sheer milky options for the ultra-popular "clean girl" manicure. Universally office-appropriate and properly versatile.

Pink nail polish

From baby pinks and soft ballet pinks through to hot pinks, fuchsia, and dusty rose. The everyday favourite, especially for spring and summer, and one of the most flattering shade families across all skin tones.

Black, grey and dark nail polish

Classic black nail polish for edgy or evening looks; greys and charcoals for sophisticated everyday wear; deep dark blues, burgundies, and forest greens for the vampy autumn-winter palette. Always more flattering than they look in the bottle.

Blue, green and teal nail polish

From soft pastel blues and sky blues for spring, through to navy, teal, and forest green for cooler seasons. Properly fashion-forward shade families that have dominated nail trends in recent years.

White and cream nail polish

The base for the iconic French manicure tip, plus a properly chic standalone shade — particularly white cream finishes which suit nearly all skin tones and look effortlessly clean.

Pastels

Soft mint, lilac, peach, butter yellow, sky blue, and powder pink. The spring-summer favourites and the foundation of the "soft girl" aesthetic that's dominated nail trends.

Chrome and metallic

Mirror chromes, rose gold, silver, copper, and high-shine metallics. The most-trending finish category in modern nail polish, particularly with the rise of chrome powder finishes alongside traditional chrome polishes.

Glitter and shimmer

From fine micro-shimmer for subtle sparkle through to full-coverage glitter polishes. Perfect for festive occasions, parties, accent nails, or for clients who just love proper sparkle.

How to apply nail polish properly

  1. Prep your nails first. Remove any old polish, file and shape the nails, gently push back cuticles, and lightly buff the nail surface for better adhesion.
  2. Cleanse the nail plate with a polish remover or proper nail dehydrator to strip oil and moisture — this is the single biggest step that separates polish that lasts a week from polish that chips overnight.
  3. Apply a base coat in a thin even layer. Base coats prevent staining, help adhesion, and extend wear time properly.
  4. Apply two thin coats of colour rather than one thick coat. Thin layers dry properly, look more even, and last significantly longer. Wait 2-3 minutes between coats.
  5. Finish with a quality top coat. The top coat is what locks everything in, adds shine, and prevents chipping. Skipping the top coat is the most common reason home manicures don't last.
  6. Allow proper drying time. Even quick-dry polishes benefit from 30-60 minutes of careful behaviour before doing anything risky. Air-dry for at least 10 minutes between coats; up to an hour fully dried.

Frequently asked questions

How long does professional nail polish last?

Properly applied regular nail polish with a base and top coat typically lasts 4-7 days before chipping. Gel polish lasts 2-3 weeks. Application technique and prep are the biggest factors — well-applied polish on properly prepped nails always outlasts hastily applied polish, regardless of brand.

What's the best nail polish for weak or damaged nails?

Treatment-infused polishes (with argan oil, biotin, or strengthening peptides) deliver colour and condition simultaneously, which is properly useful for nails recovering from gel or acrylic damage. Pair with a strengthening base coat for accelerated recovery. Avoid daily polish wear during severe nail damage — give nails 2-3 days bare per fortnight to recover.

Is gel polish better than regular nail polish?

Different products for different priorities. Gel polish lasts 2-3 weeks without chipping and finishes glossier and harder than regular polish. Regular polish is faster to apply (no UV/LED lamp required), easier to remove (no soak-off needed), and easier to change frequently. Many people use both — gel for holidays and special occasions, regular polish for everyday colour changes.

What's the difference between vegan and regular nail polish?

Vegan nail polish contains no animal-derived ingredients (some conventional polishes contain ingredients like guanine from fish scales, used for shimmer). "10-free" or "16-free" formulations also exclude common questionable ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, and camphor. Performance is genuinely comparable to conventional polish, with the cleaner ingredient profile as the differentiator.

What's the best nail polish for chip resistance?

Application matters more than formula here. Even the most chip-resistant polish will chip if applied to oily or moisture-laden nail plates without proper prep. The biggest chip-resistance gains come from: thorough nail prep (especially dehydrating the nail before polish), thin even coats rather than thick layers, and a quality top coat reapplied every 2-3 days during wear.

Can I use professional nail polish at home?

Yes — professional formulas like the ones in our collection are designed for ease of use. The "professional" label refers to the formulation quality (better pigmentation, smoother application, longer wear) rather than the application difficulty. Salon results at home come down to prep, application technique, and a good top coat — all skills that develop with practice.

How should I store nail polish?

Store upright, in a cool dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Polish stored properly lasts 2-3 years from opening; polish stored in warm bathrooms or sunny rooms can thicken and become unusable in months. If polish thickens, a few drops of nail polish thinner can restore it — never add nail polish remover, which damages the formula.

What's a "10-free" or "16-free" nail polish?

The "free-from" labels indicate how many common questionable ingredients the formula excludes. "5-free" is the basic clean standard (no formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, camphor). "10-free" adds further exclusions like xylene, ethyl tosylamide, parabens. "16-free" formulations are the cleanest available, excluding additional ingredients like animal-derived guanine. Higher numbers indicate cleaner formulations.

Why does my nail polish bubble or wrinkle when I apply it?

Three usual causes: applying coats too thick (the surface dries before the underneath, causing bubbles), applying in too warm an environment (heat speeds surface drying), or shaking the bottle vigorously rather than rolling it gently between your hands (shaking introduces air bubbles into the polish). Apply thin coats in a cool space, and roll the bottle to mix rather than shake.

Shop the nail polish collection

Browse the full range of professional nail polish colours below. For complete manicure and pedicure setups, see our manicure and pedicure collection, and for nail tools and accessories, our wider nail care category covers everything you need for salon or at-home application. Free UK delivery on all orders.

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Nail Polish Colours

From the perfect classic red to on-trend chromes, moody blues, soft nudes and shimmering metallics, our nail polish collection is genuinely one of the most considered ranges of professional and prosumer nail colours you'll find online. Whether you're a nail tech restocking salon shades, an at-home enthusiast building your collection, or just looking for that single statement colour for the weekend ahead, this is where you'll find your next favourite. We only stock professional-grade formulas that deliver salon-quality results — chip-resistant, smooth-applying, properly pigmented, and kinder to nails than supermarket alternatives. With shades for every mood, every season, and every occasion, browse the full range below.

Choosing the right nail polish for the job

By formula type

Modern nail polish isn't a single product type any more — there are several formats, each suited to different finishes and wear times:

  • Regular nail polish (lacquer) — classic air-dry polish that goes on with a brush, dries in around 10-15 minutes, and lasts 4-7 days with proper application and a quality top coat. The most accessible format, easy to remove, and offers genuinely the widest shade range.
  • Gel polish — cured under a UV or LED lamp for an instantly hard, glossy, properly long-wearing finish that lasts 2-3 weeks without chipping. Requires a base coat, colour layers, and a top coat, all cured between layers, plus proper soak-off removal at the end of the wear cycle. The professional standard for long-lasting manicures.
  • Semi-cured gel strips — pre-formed gel polish strips applied to the nail and cured under an LED lamp. The convenience of nail wraps with the durability of gel, and a properly clever option for at-home users wanting salon results without the application skill.
  • Builder gel and BIAB — strengthening gel formulations applied like polish but providing structural support to weak or thin nails. Worn under a polish or gel colour, or cured clear for a natural strengthened look.
  • Vegan and clean-beauty polishes — modern formulas that exclude common ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, and animal-derived components. "10-free" or "16-free" labels indicate progressively cleaner formulations. Same colour quality and wear time as conventional polish, with cleaner ingredient credentials.
  • Treatment-infused polishes — polish formulations that include conditioning ingredients like argan oil, biotin, or botanical extracts to nourish nails while delivering colour. The dual-purpose option for clients with weak or damaged nails who don't want to choose between condition and colour.

By finish

  • Crème (creme) — solid opaque colour with no shimmer or texture. The classic finish, most versatile across colours and seasons.
  • Glitter and shimmer — fine sparkle particles or holographic effects suspended in clear or tinted base. From subtle micro-shimmer to full glitter coverage.
  • Metallic and chrome — high-shine reflective finishes from soft pearl through to mirror-finish chrome. Properly trend-led, particularly chromes which have dominated nail trends through 2024-2026.
  • Matte — flat, no-shine finish for a properly modern, edgy look. Achieved with matte top coats or dedicated matte polishes.
  • Jelly and sheer — translucent washes of colour for a "wet glass" effect. Building layers gives more saturation while keeping the glossy, see-through finish.
  • Glow and reflective glitter — fine-particle reflective finishes that catch light dramatically (especially in flash photography). The TikTok-trending finish.
  • Holographic — rainbow-prism finishes that shift colour with the angle of light. Specialist finish, properly eye-catching when done well.

Shop nail polish by colour

Red nail polish

The classic and the most-bought colour family in the world. From cherry-red, classic blue-toned reds, through to deep wine, oxblood and burgundy, red nail polish suits every season and every occasion. Bright reds for summer and statement looks; deeper reds for autumn, winter and evening events. Pair with a quality top coat for proper longevity.

Nude and neutral nail polish

The everyday workhorse and the foundation of any polish collection. Nudes range from cool pinky-tones (great on cool skin tones) through to warm beige and milky undertones (better on warm skin tones), with sheer milky options for the ultra-popular "clean girl" manicure. Universally office-appropriate and properly versatile.

Pink nail polish

From baby pinks and soft ballet pinks through to hot pinks, fuchsia, and dusty rose. The everyday favourite, especially for spring and summer, and one of the most flattering shade families across all skin tones.

Black, grey and dark nail polish

Classic black nail polish for edgy or evening looks; greys and charcoals for sophisticated everyday wear; deep dark blues, burgundies, and forest greens for the vampy autumn-winter palette. Always more flattering than they look in the bottle.

Blue, green and teal nail polish

From soft pastel blues and sky blues for spring, through to navy, teal, and forest green for cooler seasons. Properly fashion-forward shade families that have dominated nail trends in recent years.

White and cream nail polish

The base for the iconic French manicure tip, plus a properly chic standalone shade — particularly white cream finishes which suit nearly all skin tones and look effortlessly clean.

Pastels

Soft mint, lilac, peach, butter yellow, sky blue, and powder pink. The spring-summer favourites and the foundation of the "soft girl" aesthetic that's dominated nail trends.

Chrome and metallic

Mirror chromes, rose gold, silver, copper, and high-shine metallics. The most-trending finish category in modern nail polish, particularly with the rise of chrome powder finishes alongside traditional chrome polishes.

Glitter and shimmer

From fine micro-shimmer for subtle sparkle through to full-coverage glitter polishes. Perfect for festive occasions, parties, accent nails, or for clients who just love proper sparkle.

How to apply nail polish properly

  1. Prep your nails first. Remove any old polish, file and shape the nails, gently push back cuticles, and lightly buff the nail surface for better adhesion.
  2. Cleanse the nail plate with a polish remover or proper nail dehydrator to strip oil and moisture — this is the single biggest step that separates polish that lasts a week from polish that chips overnight.
  3. Apply a base coat in a thin even layer. Base coats prevent staining, help adhesion, and extend wear time properly.
  4. Apply two thin coats of colour rather than one thick coat. Thin layers dry properly, look more even, and last significantly longer. Wait 2-3 minutes between coats.
  5. Finish with a quality top coat. The top coat is what locks everything in, adds shine, and prevents chipping. Skipping the top coat is the most common reason home manicures don't last.
  6. Allow proper drying time. Even quick-dry polishes benefit from 30-60 minutes of careful behaviour before doing anything risky. Air-dry for at least 10 minutes between coats; up to an hour fully dried.

Frequently asked questions

How long does professional nail polish last?

Properly applied regular nail polish with a base and top coat typically lasts 4-7 days before chipping. Gel polish lasts 2-3 weeks. Application technique and prep are the biggest factors — well-applied polish on properly prepped nails always outlasts hastily applied polish, regardless of brand.

What's the best nail polish for weak or damaged nails?

Treatment-infused polishes (with argan oil, biotin, or strengthening peptides) deliver colour and condition simultaneously, which is properly useful for nails recovering from gel or acrylic damage. Pair with a strengthening base coat for accelerated recovery. Avoid daily polish wear during severe nail damage — give nails 2-3 days bare per fortnight to recover.

Is gel polish better than regular nail polish?

Different products for different priorities. Gel polish lasts 2-3 weeks without chipping and finishes glossier and harder than regular polish. Regular polish is faster to apply (no UV/LED lamp required), easier to remove (no soak-off needed), and easier to change frequently. Many people use both — gel for holidays and special occasions, regular polish for everyday colour changes.

What's the difference between vegan and regular nail polish?

Vegan nail polish contains no animal-derived ingredients (some conventional polishes contain ingredients like guanine from fish scales, used for shimmer). "10-free" or "16-free" formulations also exclude common questionable ingredients like formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, and camphor. Performance is genuinely comparable to conventional polish, with the cleaner ingredient profile as the differentiator.

What's the best nail polish for chip resistance?

Application matters more than formula here. Even the most chip-resistant polish will chip if applied to oily or moisture-laden nail plates without proper prep. The biggest chip-resistance gains come from: thorough nail prep (especially dehydrating the nail before polish), thin even coats rather than thick layers, and a quality top coat reapplied every 2-3 days during wear.

Can I use professional nail polish at home?

Yes — professional formulas like the ones in our collection are designed for ease of use. The "professional" label refers to the formulation quality (better pigmentation, smoother application, longer wear) rather than the application difficulty. Salon results at home come down to prep, application technique, and a good top coat — all skills that develop with practice.

How should I store nail polish?

Store upright, in a cool dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Polish stored properly lasts 2-3 years from opening; polish stored in warm bathrooms or sunny rooms can thicken and become unusable in months. If polish thickens, a few drops of nail polish thinner can restore it — never add nail polish remover, which damages the formula.

What's a "10-free" or "16-free" nail polish?

The "free-from" labels indicate how many common questionable ingredients the formula excludes. "5-free" is the basic clean standard (no formaldehyde, toluene, DBP, formaldehyde resin, camphor). "10-free" adds further exclusions like xylene, ethyl tosylamide, parabens. "16-free" formulations are the cleanest available, excluding additional ingredients like animal-derived guanine. Higher numbers indicate cleaner formulations.

Why does my nail polish bubble or wrinkle when I apply it?

Three usual causes: applying coats too thick (the surface dries before the underneath, causing bubbles), applying in too warm an environment (heat speeds surface drying), or shaking the bottle vigorously rather than rolling it gently between your hands (shaking introduces air bubbles into the polish). Apply thin coats in a cool space, and roll the bottle to mix rather than shake.

Shop the nail polish collection

Browse the full range of professional nail polish colours below. For complete manicure and pedicure setups, see our manicure and pedicure collection, and for nail tools and accessories, our wider nail care category covers everything you need for salon or at-home application. Free UK delivery on all orders.