Budget to Blowout: The 4 nail polish brands we rely on for an expert-looking at-home manicure

Budget to Blowout Nail Polishes (L-R) from essie, OPI, Manucurist and Chanel, on a white marble background with pink and red nail polish swatches.

If you're someone that doesn't like to go without a well-preened manicure, but doesn't want to splurge upwards of £30 every month, you might be in the market for a nail polish that delivers streak-free coverage and resists easily chipping.

Whether you're looking to recreate some of the most popular 2026 nail trends or perhaps want to save some money by cutting back on salon manicures, either way a quality nail polish will be your best friend. In fact, if you take a look at our beauty team's March 2026 nails, you'll see that we've ditched our nail appointments and instead have been reaching for our all-time favourite nail polishes.