Shine Bright Like a Diamond With 15 of the Best Metallic Polishes
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Wearing metallic nail polish can add an extra dose of glam to your otherwise casual beauty look, or even become a statement manicure for a special occasion. The reflective finish is so fun, you'll want to graduate from your go-to silver, rose gold, or bronze hues, to wearing metallic blues or purples every day. With so many options available, it can be hard to decipher which are the best of the lot. Luckily we've looked far and wide for high-quality formulas and hues that are so shiny and shimmery, they could be mistaken for another piece of jewelry.
Check out the best metallic nail polishes, ahead.
Zoya Nail Polish in Trixie
If you want high-impact shine, try the Zoya Nail Polish in Trixie ($10). The supershimmery formula will make your nails look like fine jewelry.
Essie Nail Polish in Penny Talk
If you're looking for the perfect copper hue, try Essie Nail Polish in Penny Talk ($8). The color looks like liquid metal coming out of the bottle.
NARS Nail Polish in Purple Rain
The moody violet hue of the NARS Nail Polish in Purple Rain ($20) reflects brightly in sunlight.
Sally Hansen Color Cuticle Oil and Nail Therapy Nail Polish in In My Element
Try the gunmetal Sally Hansen Color Cuticle Oil and Nail Therapy Nail Polish in In My Element ($7) when you want a darker-hued (but still shiny) manicure.
Essie Nail Polish in Leggy Legend
Those with deeper skin tones will love the dark bronze shade of Essie Nail Polish in Leggy Legend ($9), which has a high-gloss finish.
Orly Breathable Treatment + Color Nail Polish in Soul Sister
The long-lasting Orly Breathable Treatment and Color in Soul Sister ($10) will give you an attention-grabbing manicure in one step with its built-in base coat and top coat. It's also formulated with argan oil, vitamin B5, and vitamin C to strengthen nails.
Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Nail Colour in Goldissima
There might not be anything more luxurious than the Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Nail Colour in Goldissima ($50), a soft gold hue with packaging that is just as beautiful as the polish inside of it.
Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polish in Hush Money
The golden-bronze Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polish in Hush Money ($2) shimmers so bight, you're sure to get compliments on your manicure.
Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Soul Purpose
The moody midnight-blue of the Smith & Cult Nail Polish in Soul Purpose ($18) is so stunning, you'll want to wear it all the time. Plus, the formula is vegan and cruelty-free.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Polish in Gatsby
Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Polish in Gatsby ($18) is a beautiful champagne that adds some extra "oomph" to an otherwise neutral manicure.
Sinful Colors Nail Polish in Queen of Beauty
If you love anything that sparkles, the Sinful Colors Professional Nail Polish in Queen of Beauty ($2) will be your favorite polish. The shimmery, metallic hue would make Rihanna sing "bright like a diamond."
Butter London Nail Laquer in The Full Monty
You'll feel like a million bucks in the golden Butter London Nail Laquer in The Full Monty ($15). The formula will swipe on opaquely in one coat, too.
Nails Inc. Foiling in Love Nail Polish in Space Cadet
Want a more colorful manicure? The Nails Inc. Foiling in Love Nail Polish in Space Cadet ($15) gives you the best of both worlds with a vivid blue hue and reflective finish.
OPI Nail Polish in Radiance
The extrafine shimmer in the OPI Nail Polish in Radiance ($10) makes the color catch the light and shine even brighter.
Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Himalayan Pink
Lovers of rose gold will become obsessed with the Cirque Colors Nail Polish in Himalayan Pink ($14), which has holographic shimmer.