My $2 nail polish is better than Essie: it dries faster and doesn’t need a top coat

A budget nail product lover shares his favorite affordable brand for colorful manicures.

They indicated that they preferred the beauty brand over more expensive brands such as Essie and OPI and felt that the brand performed better.

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Reddit user Phishmademedoit shared the recommendation for saving money with nails in a post.

They revealed that $2 LA Colors nail polish is the star of their range and has transitioned them from more expensive brands.

“I love their nail polish. I used to have a huge collection of Essie,” they said.

“I only use LA Colors now. It’s amazing.”

They felt the formula was better than the more expensive variants and that it saved them time and energy.

“LA Colors dries faster and doesn’t require a top coat,” they said.

They added that they didn’t understand the hype surrounding Essie and OPI.

“It saves so much time. Essie and OPI don’t work at all without a top coat,” they said.

Others agreed with the recommendation and said this was the goal they were most striving for.

“I prefer all my LA shades over my Essie and OPI,” says one nail enthusiast.

“I used to always buy Essie and Sally Hansen, but now I go for LA Colors Quick Dry,” said another.

“With good preparation and a good top layer, you can enjoy it for quite a few years.”

Hundreds of nail lovers raved about the brand’s products $4 gel polish.

“I’ve tried several brands of nail polish but was always disappointed when they started to chip after a day or two,” wrote one reviewer.

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“Sometimes the chipping would start within a few hours. I haven’t had painted nails for a few years, but with this quarantine society I decided to pick up the hobby again.”

They were shocked and delighted when the paint performed much better than they expected.

“I was so happy and excited that the nail polish still stayed on after two days, without chipping or flaking,” they said.

“The surprise came after five days of wearing and there were only a few very minor damages!

“I have already recommended this nail polish to my adult daughters. Thank you so much for this product!”

Another said it was her “favorite nail polish ever” and that she had already amassed a collection of a dozen shades.

“I started using it not too long ago and have already bought 12 bottles: great formula, affordable price (almost seems like a scam), great selection and color,” she said.

“This product is perfect and I love everything about it. It’s the only brand I think I will ever use!”