The best nail polish for your most durable manicure yet

Do you have brittle and weak nails? Well this is your saviour. Not only will this leave your nails feeling stronger but it also protects them as a base coat. Pros: Quick dry and smoothes out any ridges on the nailsCons: Bottle design means that it's hard to finish the product once it starts to run out.Customer review: "I cannot recommend this highly enough. It goes on easily and really perfects my nails, creating a smooth surface and evening out ridges etc. "It seems to have strengthened my nails and DEFINITELY increased the staying power of my nail polish. A really professional finished look."

If you've ever been to a nail salon then you'll know that OPI is the brand all nail technicians use so we'd definitely recommend getting your hands on this one. Pros: Gel-like reflective shine without the UV and hassle to remove. Cons: Reviews claim it's not as shiny as a gel polish, but still lasts well.Customer review: "I am not great at applying varnishes but followed the three steps and got a great finish and it lasted two weeks!"

If you want your nail varnish to last then you're going to want a top coat to seal everything in place. This one also protects and strengthens your nails - what more could you want?Pros: Good value for money and formulated with vitamin E to nourish your natural nail under the polish.Cons: Best results require reapplying the polish every two days.Customer review: "This one is excellent just on its own or on top of a colour. My nail varnish lasts much longer with this on top."

Great value for money, excellent colour range, just a fab choice all round, if you ask us.Pros: Lasts up to 10 DAYS and it dries in 60 seconds.Cons: Needs multiple coats for a solid colour.Customer review: "Love this product. It's been on four days now through cleaning and gardening and still not chipped."

A bargain if we ever saw one and our top pick for damaged nails.Pros: Works as a base coat, a ridge filler and looks nice on its own for a barely-there look.Cons: Reviews say it chips when used alone, rather than as a base coat.Customer review: "Have to say my nails do seem stronger since using this product, gives a nice natural shine when used."

Restrictions are slowing lifting and it looks like nights out might be back on the cards soon...AKA metallic nail varnish will be making a comeback. Pros: Solid colour in just one coat. Cons: Packaging isn't all that durable.Customer review: "Amazing quality! Covered in one coat and lasted ages! Beautiful colour as well."

This not only lays the perfect base for your nail varnish but it seals it in place and helps your nail grow stronger.Pros: Product doesn't dry up in the bottle after multiple uses.Cons: No mixing ball in the bottle to help distribute with each use. Customer review: "Not only has it kept nail varnish on for well over a week, my nail growth just took off without one breakage, I am so surprised."

We're loving this shade but it's not the only good thing about this nail varnish as you apparently only need ONE coat on your nails. Pros: Rounded brush shape makes for easy application around the cuticle.Cons: Stains nails underneath without a base coat. Customer review: "Pretty colour. Love it! Tested it on my nails and only needed on coat so good quality as well as lovely colour."

A topcoat is a must when it comes to having long-lasting manicures, and this one by Peacci is super dreamy.Pros: Thick and easy to apply, lasts without any chips for a weekCons: Slightly expensive for a topcoatTried at tested by our own content writer, Isabel Martins: "I loved how easy it was to put on and was pleasantly surprised at how long it lasted! Definitely helped my base mani last longer without any chipping. I also love that the brand Peacci, is 100% vegan and cruelty free."