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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Lucy Abbersteen

These 10 nail polishes look *way* more expensive than they actually are

Maxilie Mlinarskij wearing a black Chanel bag and red nail polish on August 15, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.

The power of a quality manicure can’t be denied, often feeling like the finishing touch to your overall look. If luxurious nail trends are your bag, there are certain colours that nearly always make for expensive-looking nail polish—even when the bottle in question barely cost more than a fiver. 

I love booking into the nail salon, but I'm no stranger to painting my own nails—one of the keys to success is allowing more time than you think you need, both for precise application and to allow each layer to dry smudge-free—and as a beauty editor, like to think I have a good knowledge of classic shades across all price points. 

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