4 Mirror Polishes So Glassy That You Can See Your Own Reflection in Them
Mirror mirror on . . . my nails? Yep, mirror effect nail polish is totally a thing, and it is a thing we can't get enough of. Though you can always hit up your local mani/pedi place for a mirror manicure, you also have the option to create this super cool effect in the comfort of your own home, in front of whatever's playing on Netflix. So find something good to watch, pour yourself a glass of Rosé, and start painting!
Models Own in One Night Stand
Models Own's One Night Stand ($15) is one of the industry's first mirror nail polishes that was made readily available to the public. It's pretty straightforward: paint it on like a regular nail polish, then seal it with a top coat. It dries beautifully into a glass-like mirror finish. It's currently not available in the USA, so Yankees ought to buddy up to their favorite European friend to see if they can snag one!
Models Own in One Night Stand
Layla Mirror Effect Nail Polish
Layla has been in the special effects nail polish game for years, so of course they've got a Mirror Effect Nail Polish ($10). This one's readily available at Amazon and Walmart (both online and in stores) and creates an ultra glossy, reflective surface across the nail. Oh, and it comes in a couple other colors, as well, including pink, black, and plum.
Layla Mirror Effect Nail Polish
Soigne Le Miroir
Soigne is another United Kingdom based brand, and their Le Miroir Nail Polish ($25) is positively stunning. They make limited quantities and you'll have to travel (or beg a friend) in order to get one, but if you can make it work it's totally worth it!
Soigne Le Miroir
Born Pretty Mirror Nail Polish
You can find a handful of mirror effect nail polishes on Amazon, but Born Pretty's Mirror Nail Polish ($9) tends to get more consistent high-rated reviews. The consensus says you should apply a base coat first, then the mirror nail polish on top before applying a really glossy top coat. The brand also makes a chrome powder ($3) that's received great feedback if you want to try that option, instead.
Born Pretty Mirror Nail Polish
Essie in No Place Like Chrome
Essie makes a trio of Mirror Metallics Nail Polishes, which includes their mirror-like No Place Like Chrome ($9). Other hues include Penny Talk, a coppery rose gold, and Good as Gold, a soft gold.