Top 5 red nail polishes

Short or long, you can't beat a classic red nail.

1
Chanal Le Vernis 08 Pirate, 13ml, £20

WHY WE LOVE IT

As you would expect from Chanel, the colour is absolutely beautiful.  Vibrant, bright and a joy to apply.

“A traditional nail polish as opposed to a gel.  The red is a deep cherry red, rather than a scarlet shade which suits me better.  Quality nail polish which you would expect from Chanel – goes on smoothly and evenly, not too thin or thick in texture, with lovely lacquered glossy finish.  Looks like a quality expensive nail polish, even more so if you can be bothered to put a topcoat on too.  (Try Seche Vite)”

Alyson

2
Essie 64 Fifth Avenue Nail Polish, 13.5ml, £7.99

WHY WE LOVE IT

Great pigment, quick drying and long lasting – what’s not to love!

“This is a fantastic quality nail polish which has great staying power.  It’s a perfect, classic pillar box red.”

Ellie

3
OPI Nail Lacquer Big Red Apple, 15ml, £13.90

WHY WE LOVE IT

The brush that comes with this nail varnish makes it super easy to apply. We love the consistency and the fact that it lasts for a long time without chipping in the first few days of application.

“OPI nail varnishes are my go-to brand. They glide on effortlessly and last well.  This is a true bright, popping red, which looks great with my skin tone and looks like I’ve made an effort!”

Kit

4
Revlon Nail Enamel Revlon Red, £6.49

WHY WE LOVE IT

A great value, drugstore buy that lives up to it’s name.  A true red that gives a lovely opaque finish and lasts well.

“I love the deep, true red of this polish and the brush feels really solid, giving easy, firm application.”

Ellie

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Rimmel 60 Seconds Super Shine Double Decker Red, 8ml, £3.49

WHY WE LOVE IT

This is by far the cheapest of the nail varnishes in this selection but don’t let that put you off.  A great bright red that has a lovely consistency,  it comes with a wide brush which makes it quick to apply and as the bottle says, it dries very, very quickly!

“This is a proper red and it goes on really well. Long wearing, nice brush, a good reliable polish that’s not too expensive.”

Abigail