The Best Nail Products of 2025


For those who like to do your nails at home, let us introduce you to your new power regimen. Whether you want to go the press-on route or do chic and short bare nails with just a swipe of clear topcoat, our four winning formulas will have your back.
Best Topcoat
There's nothing worse than getting a manicure and watching the polish fade and chip away within days. The Vinylux Long Wear Shine Top Coat by CND dries fully in nine minutes and keeps your manicures looking fresh long after application. The end result is always long-lasting nails and a flawless finish.
Why experts love it: "This topcoat is legit. It keeps my nails super shiny and helps my mani last way longer than it normally would. No chips, just that fresh salon look for days. It's a total must-have in my nail kit." — Brittney Boyce, Celebrity Nail Artist
Best Nail Treatment
No matter how you decide to wear your nails, it's always a good idea to give them some TLC now and then. This nail treatment penetrates the bonds in your nail to repair damage from within, restoring brittle, dry, and discolored nails. Plus, the formula is polish-compatible and can be used under your favorite polish and gel manicures.
Why experts love it: "I tested Epres's ePhD months before launch and was instantly impressed. It's a strengthening nail treatment you can use during appointments without affecting your manicure or extensions. Totally seamless and effective." — Boyce
Best Press-Ons
If you're constantly on the go and craving a stylish manicure that can keep up with you, consider snagging these quick and easy Chillhouse press-ons. Now offered in 24 stunning designs, these long-wearing press-ons provide effortless application, comfortable wear, and fuss-free removal thanks to the wood cuticle pusher, dual-sided nail buffer, and file included with each set.
Best Nail Polish
Let's be honest—having to pause your day to let nail polish dry completely often poses more of a hassle than there needs to be. OPI's RapiDry nail polish, however, cuts the drying time in half for a manicure that dries in 60 seconds. It uses a formula that's infused with the brand's Drip Dry and an extra-wide brush armed with 2000 bristles for fast polish application and drying.

Maya Thomas is Who What Wear's Associate Beauty Editor based in New York City. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.