The 19 Best Nail Products of 2021

Sundays nail polish in L.01, a pink so pale it borders on white, has the tender appeal of apple blossom.

A bright pop of bubblegum pink, Zoya Professional Lacquer in Tweedy practically asks to be snapped.

A cuddly neutral, For Tmrw Non-Toxic Nail Polish in For Later is the color you'd get from pouring extra milk in your tea — and spending extra time with a nail buffer.

Smooth onyx with a mirror-like gleam, Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquer in Run the World is honestly more opulent than some jewel tones we’ve tried.

Jinsoon Nail Lacquer in Palma glazes our nails in vibrant, verdant green; built-in UV filters act like fronds to shield our color from sun damage.

The barely perceptible shimmer in Sally Hansen Good Kind Pure nail polish in Crystal Blue gives powder blue more dimension than we ever thought possible.

Mischo Beauty Nail Lacquer in #NYFW cloaks nails in the velvet blue of a midnight sky.

A dazzling tangerine that reflects every kind of light, OPI Nail Lacquer in PCH Love Song is like brushing on the sunset.

Suspended in translucent lacquer, the rainbow flecks in Butter London Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer in All You Need Is Love turn your run-of-the-mill manicure into bona fide nail art.

Nails of LA Press-On Extensions transform stubby nails into perfect ovals.

Each Crowned and Polished nail kit mimics salon acrylics — minus the price tag, light cure, and time commitment.

Some nail-art projects involve canceling your plans, fiddling with doodads, and making a big old mess. Not ManiMe's stick-on gels. The cushy strips fit like a glove, stick without ripples, and last up to 10 days.

Sally Hansen Color Therapy Beautifiers Strengthening Base Coat imparts a protective barrier and the rosy glow of a vigorous buffing, making polish a bonus — not a necessity.

The bouncy finish of Essie Gel-Setter Top Coat resists dings and gives nails a rounder, fuller, beautiful-er silhouette.

We used to hydrate our cuticles because... well, just because. Naturally London Hydrating Cuticle Oil turns the typical chore into a luxurious treat with aloe, lavender, and rose hip.

Some of us actually used the word "fun" to describe Tweezerman Mini Cuticle Nipper, which says a lot about its pinch-free design — and our social life this past year or so.

Well, that was easy: Dip your finger into the acetone-free Olive & June Nail Polish Remover pot and pull out a spotless, bone-dry nail. And now the cap also has a built-in sponge for erasing enamel on toes.