The long-lasting nail polishes that are (almost) as good as gel nails

“Cheap, long-lasting, great variety of colours! Also vegan and cruelty-free!” Georgia, SUPERcrew member

Cost: $8.95

“Great brush for application, quick drying, doesn't chip easily and lasts a long time! Lots of lovely colours to choose from, plus it is such an eco-friendly brand - small batch manufacturing, no cruelty to animals, no animal products, free from lots of nasty chemicals. My personal favourite shade is Sugarplum!” Milan, SUPERcrew member

Cost: $20

“Sinful Colors is my favourite for long-lasting. It's very long-lasting, the quality is great. There are so many colours to choose from. I love Starfish, which has a mauvey pink tinge. It looks fabulous on either toes or fingernails.” Amanda C, SUPERcrew member

Cost: $4.95

“The Gel Nail by Essence. It's a very long-lasting gel polish, with or without the top coat. Super affordable, has a great colour range, glides on like a dream and dries at lightning speed. An all-round winner in my opinion.” Amanda G, SUPERcrew member

Cost: $3.50

“I love Essie’s Gel Couture polish: lasts way longer than normal polishes and you don’t need to worry about the damage that LED-set gel polish does to your nails over time- it comes off just like normal polish, no soaking/excessive filing. It lasts for over a week without chipping, which is a miracle for me.” Bree, SUPERcrew member

“At the moment my favourite long-lasting nail polish is Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish. It stays on for up to 7 days, shines beautifully and has a wonderful range of shades.” Anita, SUPERcrew member

Cost: $16.95

“I tend to treat myself to a gel manicure every two to three weeks, but when I need to give my nails a break, I like to get my nails done with Vinylux. It goes on just like nail polish, but I find I get a few days more wear than I would from usual polish. I love that the shade range is incredibly extensive, and the top coat gives that gel-like finish.” Carli Alman, Beauty Crew’s Editor

“The best long-lasting nail polish for me would have to be CND Vinylux Weekly Polish. When I put it on my toes it refuses to chip till I take it off, despite me stubbing my toes or wearing shoes that usually rub of any other polish. I’ve had it last 3 weeks without a top coat and without a top up. It’s also very affordable and comes in great colours.” Aneta, SUPERcrew member

Cost: $19.95

“I’ve been using Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Smartease. While you’re supposed to use it with a top coat, I swear this stuff would stick with you for life if you didn’t take it off. Not only is it long-lasting, but the colour is 10/10 and dries pretty quick, too.” Erin Docherty, Beauty Crew’s Beauty Writer

“I really love Sally Hansen’s Miracle Gel™ range and have been gradually picking my way through the huge shade range to discover new favourites. You can apply it easily at home without a UV lamp, and according to the package, one application will last you up to 14 days. Mine doesn’t tend to last quite that long but if I can get more than 5-7 days out of a manicure without seeing chips, I’m stoked. The shade I have on high rotation at the moment is All Chalked Up – it’s a super pretty pale lilac colour.” Isobel Larkin, Beauty Crew’s Beauty Assistant

“Sally Hansen Miracle Gel is great. I have worn it for over a week with minimal to no chipping. It is a bit of a pain with the two step process but it’s only the colour then a top coat and voila! Best done at night in front of a movie with a glass of red wine.” Pru, SUPERcrew member

Cost: $16.95

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