How About Glazed Donut Nails? Here Are 6 Gel Paints To ‘Nail’ The Trend
By Shammi Mondal
A new manicure has the innate trait of brightening up your day—it's glossy, shiny and flawless. What do you do when you can’t make a trip to the salon?
Here’s the easy solution: gel nail paints are your one-stop answer for gorgeous glossy texture without having to dry it under UV light or heading to a salon.
We selected polishes that are ultra-durable, stay super shiny for more than a week and they come in a range of colours. Keep scrolling to find our top picks.
1. Manish Malhotra Beauty by MyGlamm Gel Finish Nail Lacquer Ballerina Blush
If you’re looking for one swipe coverage, long-lasting finish and a texture similar to a professional gel mani, this nail paint won’t disappoint. The shade Ballerina Blush is a soft and unique pink that will definitely make you fall in love with your nails.
2. Lakme Absolute Gel Stylist Nail Color Vineyard
A vibrant, glossy and rich in pigment nail lacquer in a wine shade? We absolutely love the power packed combo. This gel nail paint has a thick and dense brush applicator that makes coating your nails with the lacquer really easy.
3. Deborah Milano Gel Effect Nail Polish 95 Red Kimono
What is better that a red nail paint? A red nail paint with a mirror like shine. The Deborah Milano Gel Effect Nail Polish is chip resistant, super long lasting and supremely shiny. Trust us, with this one your nails will look freshly painted for over a week.
4.Ellement Co. Hot Chocolate Just-A-Minute Gel Mini
With this quick drying formula, you don’t have to be caution about waiting in between layers. The finish of this nail paint is non-streaky, smooth and almost reflective, (it’s that shiny) The colour range is huge, but there’s something very comforting about this earthy brown colour.
5. Studiowest Nail Love Gel Look Top Coat
This one is a game changer for all your nail paints, because Studiowest’s Nail Love Gel Look Top Coat can turn any nail paint into a gel polish without needing a UV light stamp. The silicone and paraben free formula imparts a high shine finish that lasts long.
6. Faces Canada Ultime Pro Gel Lustre Nail Lacquer Black Raven 38
There is very little room to go wrong with a black gel nail paint, especially when it is has a one stroke coverage, super glossy finish and cares for your cuticle. Considering the price and impact, this one will really save you the salon expense.