When it comes to scoring a totally amazing mani, the actual polish used is just as important as the polishing technique. In other words, no matter whether you're a nail painting novice, expert DIYer, or like to BYO polish to the salon, picking the right formula is essential. Because if you're anything like us, there are few beauty issues more stress- and anxiety-inducing than a chipped manicure.

Now there is a large selection of nail polish colors and it can be difficult for you to choose just one. There are some nail polish shades that every manicure aficionado seems to know and love, more often than not having a bottle in their own personal collections — and those cult-fave hues have reached total icon status for good reason. There are also colors that were rarely used before and now they are popular.