What’s involved: Regular polish manicures involve traditional lacquers that are air-dried. While you can, of course, opt for nail art within your polish manicure, they tend to cover the basics of nail care with nail prep and cuticle care, plus the added bonus of a color sandwiched between a base coat and a top coat. For more inspiration, shop an edit of Vogue-approved nail polish brands here.
When to choose it: If you like switching up your nail colors or designs frequently, or if you need to be able to remove it quickly.
Maintenance tips: Always ensure you finish your manicure with a top coat to lock the color and shine in and promote optimum durability.
Lasts: 5–10 days
Pros: Quick to apply, easy to remove, plenty of choice
Cons: Not usually as durable as other manicure options.