Best of Beauty 2009: Nails

Best of Beauty: Nails

Nail polishes may have their playful names, but finding one that won’t crack under pressure is no joke. These durable ones deserve some serious accolades.

Basecoat

Essie Ridge Filling Base Coat  smooths away bumps, so even polish applied in a taxi goes on without a hitch (trust us, we’ve tried it).

Topcoat

Plenty of quick-dry topcoats are also quick to chip. But one thin layer of Seche Vite Dry Fast  produces bone-dry nails in 30 seconds—and smudge-free polish for a week.

  (Drafted from www.allure.com )