"Before applying nail polish at home, you want to always start with a clean base," Rae says of the importance of prepping your nails.

According to a beauty editor, Kbshimmer’s Stop and Smell the Rosé holographic nail polish lasts 18 days. Shop it for $12 on Amazon.

For decades, it seemed nearly impossible to find a nail polish that was long-lasting and fast-drying that wasn't gel. While we love a gel manicure, sometimes it's nice to give our nails a break ...