8 nail care winners from the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2022 that every DIY manicurist should own
It’s safe to say we’ve become nail obsessed, with trends – from glazed donut nails to the Selena Gomez-approved olive shade – coming and going quicker than we can run to the salon to try them. And we have the pandemic to thank for upgrading our nail skills and being at the ready to DIY mani whenever required. Hence, we are all very much in the know about what makes a good top coat with a long-lasting, chip-resistant shine.
The GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2022 brings you the best-in-class when it comes to nail care. With a shortlist that already had the seal of approval from our expert panel, such as celebrity manicurist Michelle Humphrey and nail artist Julia Diogo, you know the nail care winners are going to be worthy of the title.
We’ve crowned the most-outstanding nail care winners in eight categories, ranging from the best top coat to best at-home nail system to help give you the crème de la crème of manicures. Scroll down for the winners nailing it in the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Awards 2022.
We asked, our panel nominated, you voted and now we’ve awarded. Check out the rest of the GLAMOUR Beauty Power List Award Winners 2022.
Best top coat
Nails Inc 45 Second Top Coat, £15
If you’re a keen DIY manicurist, you’ve probably experienced the panic of forgetting to paint your nails for an important event, then subsequently tried all sorts of quick-dry methods to get the polish to set before you leave the house. This super quick top coat is your answer. You can rely on it to seal the colour of your choice in no time. Or, if you don’t have time to paint a colour, this actually looks great alone, giving an impeccable sheen to natural nails.
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Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, £9
Best cuticle product
CND SolarOil Nail & Cuticle Care, £6.95
Ask any beauty expert and they’ll tell you the number one secret to healthy nails is cuticle oil (and not peeling off your gels, but that’s a story for another day). Regular cuticle care and hydration make your nails stronger and healthier, and also help your manicures last longer. This reasonably priced oil contains a blend of jojoba oil, sweet almond oil and vitamin E to deeply nourish the cuticles and surrounding area. It also has a delightful light almond scent.
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Dior Crème Abricot Fortifying Cream For Nails, £22
Best long-lasting polish
For nail enthusiasts everywhere, new innovations such as this incredible long-lasting formula is, well, pure joy! What more could we ask for when this polish gives up to 14 days’ wear, is chip-resistant and keeps its glossy shine right until your next manicure? Don’t be fooled by the name, you don’t need a lamp or any fancy equipment to get Essie’s polish benefits, just a steady hand.
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Best polish remover
Cutex Nourishing Nail Polish Remover, £2.20
Let’s be honest, removing nail polish can be such a pain, which is why getting the right remover product makes a difference. This one does the job quickly without completely drying out the nail plate, thanks to the inclusion of apricot kernel oil, linseed, perilla seed oil and vitamin E in the formula. Plus, it’s the cheapest remover of the bunch, which in our books, is a huge bonus.
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OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover, £9.95
Best at-home nail system
Mylee Black Convex Curing Lamp Kit With Gel Nail Polish Essentials, £89.99
During lockdown, everyone fancied themselves as a manicurist when they were separated from their trusty nail technician. Whilst nothing will give you a salon-worthy manicure like going to see a pro, a lot of people have mastered the art of doing gel manicures at home. The most popular kit that won your votes is the Mylee kit, which contains everything a beginner would need to give gel nails a go at home.
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Manucurist Green Flash Essentials Kit, £75
Best nail tool
Tweezerman Dual Sided Pushy, £16
This product makes light work out of cuticle care, which in our books makes it a sure winner. This dual-sided tool is designed to help you gently push back cuticles without being too harsh on the nail plate. Its nifty silicone padding makes it super easy to hold and manoeuvre.
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Navy Katey Super Fine Nips, £56
Best base coat
Sally Hansen Double Duty Base & Top Coat, £6
Sally Hansen really is the expert when it comes to nail health. And this is the perfect multitasker to have in your at-home manicurist kit. It helps to keep nails protected from staining, makes polishes chip-resistant and helps to strengthen them. A must for anyone with weak nails that often break, who also loves a polish finish.
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Essie All-In-One Base & Top Coat, £8.99
Nails Inc NailKale Base Coat, £15
Cienna Rose The Shield Instant Nail Hardening Treatment, £10.50
Best colour range
No brand out there comes up with polish names as good as OPI does, nor offers such an extensive shade selection – which is exactly what makes the brand GLAMOUR’s colour-range category winner. With favourites such as Funny Bunny and Lincoln Park After Dark, and exciting new shades and finishes every season, there’s always one we’re lusting after in OPI’s collection.
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