Cirque Colors
Rothko Red, $16
From neutral pinks and tans to glitters and holographic options, Cirque Colors meets all your mani needs with its wide range of shades. The polishes are long-lasting and nontoxic. Plus, the company does its best to reduce waste and minimize plastic by shipping all products in brown paper packaging. We really dig this thermal polish that changes color based on the temp. It's oxblood when cold and bright crimson when warm.
KBShimmer
That's Nude to Me, $10
KBShimmer is an Indiana-based nail polish brand that offers a color to suit every mood. Naturally, our faves are the ultra shimmery shades, which glide on smoothly and really last. The line also features a variety of creams, glitters and more. This shimmery pink-toned beige is a major upgrade from the neutrals you're used to.
Côte
No. 118, $18
The founders of Côte wanted to create a clean nail polish brand that still delivered a salon-worthy experience. And they succeeded. Côte's polishes are not only free of major toxins and allergens, they have a silky-smooth formula that doesn't chip easily. The brand's chalky light blue screams spring.
ILNP
Blueprint, $10
When a big, bold look is what you're after, turn to ILNP. This indie nail brand sells lots of gorgeous holographic, metallic, chrome and shimmer shades for manis everyone will be talking about. This ultra metallic electric blue is out of this world.
Emilie Heathe
Nail Artist - The Basic Bitch, $28
This indie nail brand marries nourishing formulas with luxurious, sustainable packaging. How chic would a bottle (or two, or three) of Emilie Heathe's polishes look on your nightstand? Plus, 1 percent of each sale goes to environmental organizations. Our favorite option is this not-so-basic black to channel your inner badass.
