Some say a look is incomplete without a manicure and pedicure, and we’re inclined to agree. The nail polish formulas that won this year’s 12th Annual Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards are known for ease of use, long wear, high shine and wide availability. Nail art fans weighed in on the easiest way to get dolled-up digits and readers told us their preferred shades for both hands and feet at different price points, making it budget-friendly to grab one of the colours voted in. Read on for the results!
1/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Polish (Hands), Under $9:
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in “Barracuda” ($8, well.ca)
2/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Polish (Hands), Under $9, Runner Up:
Revlon Nail Art Moon Candy in “Galactic” ($9, at drugstores)
3/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Polish (Hands), Over $9:
OPI Nail Lacquer in “Tickle My France-y” ($11, at salons)
4/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Polish (Hands), Over $9, Runner Up:
Essie in “Ballet Slippers” ($10, at salons)
5/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Polish (Feet), Under $9:
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure in “Kook a Mango” ($8, well.ca)
6/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Polish (Feet), Under $9, Runner Up:
Revlon Nail Enamel in “Fearless” ($6, at drugstores)
7/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Polish (Feet), Over $9:
OPI Nail Lacquer in “Big Apple Red” ($11, at salons)
8/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Polish (Feet), Over $9, Runner Up:
Essie in “A-List” ($10, at salons)
9/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Art:
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in “Laced Up” ($10, well.ca)
10/10
Beauty Awards
Nail Art, Runner Up:
Sephora by OPI Once Bitten Gel Kit ($35, sephora.com)
