A common question I routinely see being asked is what nail polish is best for Acrylics.
Besides, there are quite a few products and process steps required for an acrylic mani.
Why would you want to ruin it with the polish you decide to apply?
So, I decided to research for the best products currently available.
Here they are:
Best Nail Polish For Acrylic Nails
Nail Polish Details
- Glossy Shine Nail Polish: essies Go Ginza is a soft purple nail polish with a glossy shine finish. Salon quality nail color formula provides flawless coverage and glossy shine.
- Even, Professional Application: Our exclusive easy glide brush fits every nail size and allows for quick, streak-free, even and professional application at home. Flawless nail color coverage and durability with every brush stroke.
- The Perfect Manicure: Apply 1 coat of any of our base coat polishes on nails, follow with two coats of essie nail polish, and finish with any 1 of our top coat offerings. Follow with essie apricot cuticle oil, a nail care essential.
- Iconic and Trendsetting Colors: from the essie collection, which has produced over a thousand nail polish shades and counting. essie nail polish takes from fashion and cultural trends to make manicure possibilities endless.
- America's Nail Expert: essie is a leader in nail luxury, committed to high quality standards. Our nail polish has a vegan formula with no animal derived ingredients and no animal testing. essie nail polishes and nail care products make life colorful.
- Contain no dbp toluene or formaldehyde
- Includes opi's exclusive prowide brush for the ultimate in application
- Lots of shine and seal to protect your nails and give them fabulous color
- English (Publication Language)
- VEGAN AND CRUELTY-FREE -- Certified by PETA, Jolie Vegan products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Our products are not made with any animal products or byproducts and are not tested on animals at any point in the manufacturing process by Jolie Vegan or a third party. View our certification page for the PETA vegan and cruelty-free certification.
- ENCOURAGING NAIL POLISH NAME -- Each Jolie Vegan nail polish is paired with an inspiring bit of advice or confidence-building expression. We hope these phrases will make you feel strong enough to take on any challenge in your daily life. We are happy to encourage you daily to remember you are, “Passionate”, “Courageous”, and so much more.
- FREE OF HARSH CHEMICALS -- Jolie Vegan nail polishes are free of 10 top harsh ingredients found in standard nail polishes. These chemicals are Toluene, Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Camphor, Xylene, Ethyl Tosylamide, Parabens, Acetone, Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP) and Fragrance.
- MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS -- We believe everyone’s state of well-being is important and we prioritize realizing the full potential of every individual as they cope with the daily stressors in their busy lives. We support organizations that provide people of all ages, genders and races with confidential support.
- Elodie by Zoya can be best described as a bright and fresh warm melon pink creme with a touch of coral.
- An essential summer shade for your color wardrobe. Intensity is 3 (1 equals to sheer, 5 equals to opaque)
- Clean the nail plate with Remove Plus ( Remove ) nail polish remover and nail plate cleaner
What Kind Of Nail Polish Do You Use On Acrylic Nails?
You can apply any type of regular nail polish on Acrylics; they do not need to have any special nail polish. Although, it is possible to apply Shellac.
That being said, it’s essential not to apply gel nail polish products on acrylics. These require curing to set properly.
It is generally accepted that ‘gel-based’ products that do not require curing will work on acrylics.
Does Regular Polish Last On Acrylic Nails?
Regular polish will last on acrylic nails much longer than on natural nails.
This is for two reasons:
The solvent in nail polish is strong enough to solve the surface of acrylic nails and makes them form a strong bond between the nail and the polish. There is no such bond between the natural nail and the polish, thats why the fake nail holds the Polish better than the real one
- The solvent in the nail polish will adhere better to the acrylic. This bond will not be as strong between a natural nail and a product
- Acrylics do not release any natural oils as real nails do. These oils can impact and affect the adhesion of the polish product, resulting in cracking and chipping.
Finally
You cant go wrong with regular nail polish on Acrylics.
Further still, you cannot go wrong with the established nail polish brands like essie, OPI and Zoya.
But there are also great options for new and upcoming brands to consider like Jolie who offer a vegan alternative.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of great options on the market.
Your decision will ultimately come down to your favorite color!
Looking for some other top-rated acrylic nail products? My guides below can help!
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- Best Cuticle Oil For Acrylic Nails
Hey – I’m Jemma – a certified nail technician and manicurist with over fifteen years of hands-on industry experience. I created AlmondNails.com to share all that I have learned about the nail industry – from the different types of manicures available, suggestions for wear, recommendations for keeping nails strong and healthy, all the way through to providing the best nail salon tips and practices.