We tend to think of nail polish in two ways: the classy manicure [1] and the Instagram-worthy nail art [2]. But for those of us who aren't about to get creative with some Scotch tape and DIY [3] an out-of-this-world starburst nail design [4], there is an out — an easy, quick fix. Meet your new best friend, the jazzed-up top coat. Polish companies have been thinking outside the box lately, proving us with a bevy of options from glitter to speckles. Scroll on — your new favorite manicure mate is waiting for you just below!
Jin Soon Polka Black
Jin Soon Polka Black ($18, available March 2014)
Jin Soon Polka White
Jin Soon Polka White ($18, available March 2014)
Deborah Lippmann Luftballoons
Deborah Lippmmann Glitter Nail Laquer in Luftballoons [5] ($20)
Deborah Lippmann Mermaid's Dream
Deborah Lippmmann Glitter Nail Laquer in Mermaid's Dream [6] ($20)
Deborah Lippmann Stronger
Deborah Lippmmann Glitter Nail Laquer in Stronger [7] ($20)
Deborah Lippmann Happy Birthday
Deborah Lippmmann Glitter Nail Laquer in Happy Birthday [8] ($20)
Formula X Wham!
Formula X Xplosive Top Coat in Wham! [9] ($13)
Formula X TNT
Formula X Xplosive Top Coat in TNT [10] ($13)
Formula X
Formula X Xplosive Top Coat in Thunder [11] ($13)
Formula X Demolition
Formula X Xplosive Top Coat in Demolition [12] ($13)
Formula X Thunder
Formula X Xplosive Top Coat in Thunder [13] ($13)
Nails Inc. Portabello Gardens
Nails Inc. Garden Party in Portabello Gardens [14] ($11)
Nails Inc. Westbourne Gardens
Nails Inc. Garden Party in Westbourne Gardens [15] ($11)
Nails Inc. Princess Gardens
Nails Inc. Garden Party in Princess Gardens [16] ($11)
Ciaté Strike a Posey
Ciaté Flower Manicure in Strike a Posey [17] ($25)
Ciaté Bada Boom
Ciaté Flower Manicure in Bada Boom [18] ($25)
Maybelline Blue Beats
Maybelline Color Show Street Art in Blue Beats [19] ($4)
Maybelline Green Graffiti
Maybelline Color Show Street Art in Green Graffiti [20] ($4)
Maybelline Nighttime Noise
Maybelline Color Show Street Art in Nighttime Noise [21] ($4)
Maybelline Pink Splatter
Maybelline Color Show Street Art in Pink Splatter [22] ($4)
Maybelline Wild at Heart
Maybelline Color Show Street Art in Wild at Heart [23] ($4)
Butter London Anorak
Butter London Anorak Nail Laquer [24] ($15)
Butter London Titchy
Butter London Titchy Nail Lacquer [25] ($15)