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Road Test: The Best New At-Home Gel Nail Polishes

We tried 9 new gel nail polishes to find out which ones stood the test of time (and could survive the nail-chipping hazards of everyday life)
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Revlon ColorStay Gel Envy, $7.99
Pros: Testers found the polish easy to remove and loved how the wide-angle brush created a bubble-free finish.

Cons: One staffer mentioned that this polish didn't hold up as well as a professional, non-gel manicure for her.

Days before chipping: 5

Days manicure lasted: 6

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Jessica Phenom Polish System, $10.95
Pros: This system does require two coats of polish and a top coat, but testers say it dries superfast. The colors are "rich and high-end looking," and the result actually looks like a professional manicure, according to staffers.

Cons: You have to buy the top coat, $10.95, to make the polish last.

Days before chipping: 5

Days manicure lasted: 6

BY EMILY WOODRUFF | MAY 17, 2016 | SHARES
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