But then I came across Essie’s new Expressie Quick Dry Formula, £7.99 each. A nail polish that promises to dry in 60 seconds, resist chips and be a breeze to apply. With salon doors continuing ...

and it will look incredibly gorgeous on your nails. This gel polish is long-lasting, and it doesn’t chip or fade, so it’ll stay on for up to two weeks and doesn’t require a UV lamp.

They recently revealed that the most popular nail shade on the photo-sharing site is Essie Nail Polish in Angora Cardi – a rich, dusky pink polish.