ICYMI: Silver Nail Polishes Are A Thing—Here Are The Best Ones To Buy

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Sally Hansen’s Xtreme Wear line is a strengthening, chip-resistant, and waterproof formula with staying power. This silver is on the lighter end of the spectrum feels more sparkly than chrome.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: This formula mimics a salon gel manicure. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Deborah Lippmann’s polish is a vegan, 10-free formula enriched with ingredients that promote optimal nail health. It’s also an alternative to the traditional gel manicure, minus the tools and lights.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: If you’re using a base coat, stick with one very thin layer.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Zoya is also a clean nail polish brand that prides itself on excluding formaldehyde, toluene, lead, and other harmful chemicals from its ingredient list. This silver is described as a “light silver with a sparkling metallic foil finish.”

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Zoya is also considered a top healthy choice for pregnant women.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: It isn’t uncommon for vegan or clean nail polish brands to be 10-free or made without 10 of the most widely use harmful nail polish ingredients. Ella+Mila takes things up a notch with a 17-free list and vegan, quick-dry formula.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: What sets Moonshadow apart from other silver polishes is its purple undertone. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Olive & June’s take on silver is the equivalent of a disco ball for your nail beds. The silver holographic shade is a multidimensional feast for the eyes, where you’ll be able to spot a rainbow of tones that make up the silver finish.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: The formula is gel-like but still easy to remove without having to soak for hours in acetone.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: This shimmery silver has more of a uniform look with a glossy finish. Use this one alone or as part of the brand’s three-part system (Shine Primer, color, and top coat) for gel-like wear that promises to last up to 11 days.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Without the primer and top coat, your manicure will still last an impressive seven days.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Paintbox is known for its standout studio designs and long-lasting nail polishes. Like many other brands, it’s also 10-free, vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, and paraben-free.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Like Future is described as an “icy silver” whose glitter fragments add “megawatt depth,” almost resembling expensive jewelry. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Mirror, mirror on the wall, this silver is the fairest of them all. A true standout on this list, Mirror Mirror has a sexy chrome finish that gives more shine than glitter.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Shoppers love how stunning and rich the color looks with just one layer. 

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: The Luxeeffects line is less polish and more top coat; a multidimensional touch for any solid color. Still, it can also be worn alone, though you may have to apply a couple of coats for full coverage.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: Set in Stones is a silver-gray glitter hybrid.

WHY IT MADE THE LIST: Named after the brand’s second salon in Pasadena, CA, OJPAS is a “pure platinum” silver with a classic metallic finish. Not too light and not too dark, its neutral tone is probably why so many people love it. Additionally, some reviewers suggest painting on top of Exclamation Point, another O&J polish on this list.

WHAT ELSE YOU SHOULD KNOW: “Listen. There is not a single better nail polish brand on the planet. Every single polish is perfect. The applicator is *chefs kiss*—I have never had a metallic go on so effortlessly. I’ll never buy another brand of polish again.”