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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers appreciate the user-friendliness and simplicity of application, highlighting the quick drying time and the neatness of the pens compared to traditional nail polish. People found the packaging and presentation appealing, and some appreciate the color selection and the glossy finish achieved with the top coat. The product is considered a convenient alternative to gel nails, especially for those seeking a less damaging option. However, many customers express concerns about the value for money, citing the high price relative to the product's performance. Reviewers report that the nail polish tends to chip easily, often within hours or a day of application, despite following the recommended procedures. There are mixed opinions on the product and quality, with some customers experiencing streaky application.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I was disappointed with the delivery taking 2 weeks. The packaging is impressive. I followed the instructions and applied polishey and they looked gorgeous. I painted them before bedtime and was alarm... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery took some time, to be expected though. Packaging and presentation slick. Application is amazingly smooth and simple. Colour and finish is impressive. Staying power is disappoint... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my new nail pens! I’ve always had issues with nail polish before before these dried quickly as promised and the colours are beautiful. Quick dispatch. And customer service was very helpful when... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Presentation was lovely, they come in a little box with a thank you card. Application was so easy and quick, and the colour really pops with the top coat. I put a red on last night before bed but th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm really impressed with these, my grandaughter who is nearly 3 wanted hers doing , so this was a god send cos she usually smudges it all over , no mess and very happy little girl :)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

i was really excited to give this to my mother and god mother, now I could not believe that something rather expensive would have such terrible quality. This polish did not last a day on my mother's... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Putting the nail varnish on is brilliant and loads easier than with a brush but you do need three or more coats. That isn’t really a problem as they dry super fast, however like others have said they... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with polishley easy to use and can choose your own colours no lamp required which was good and easy to take off Delivery was quite quick and arrived in a nice box which you can keep pens in W... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking quality, followed instructions to apply, and pretty much the whole lot had chipped off within 4 hours. (I cooked a meal and washed up. They apparently provide a money back guarantee if... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love polishey pens, I wasn't sure if the drying time was as quick as it was advertised, but I was proved wrong, it's the quickest and the results are perfect, I won't be going back to my old nail p... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unimpressed. The varnish just chips off within hours. I painted at 11am following all instructions exactly - applied 3 coats as darker colours appear streaky then by 3pm 5 fingers chipped on ends alre... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tried these yesterday for the first time and love them. I'm not very confident using nail varnishes as seem to get more on fingers than nails. These are so easy to use and went on perfect first time... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was recently diagnosed with an allergy to gel nails, so I’ve been looking for something that dries quicker than normal polish. These pens are absolutely great, so easy to use and put on, an absolute... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Lovely easy to use product, doesn’t drip or smell strong at all. Colours are very light at first so I would advise a bright light above when applying. Would be nice to see more colours eventually e.g... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is possibly the worst nail polish I have ever purchased. Whilst the colours are absolutely beautiful, the top coat is worse than useless. Despite following the instructions precisely, and cleani... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

These nail polish pens are very easy to use, no spills or running like normal nail polish. The polish looks a bit streaky but when you add the top coat it makes it look more smooth. I've used the pens... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Took 2 weeks to arrive despite registered address on the website being in the UK. Needs multiple layers to look anywhere like the videos shown on social media. Chipping within a couple of hours. So... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Being new to Polishey I was a bit apprehensive but the ease with which you apply the varnish means it’s a game changer. So easy and accurate- just follow the instructions. I agree nails can chip quite... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Been debating whether to try these for a while, and already regretting it. Followed the instructions to the T, easy to apply (bit tricky doing my right hand, but easier than traditional polish, howeve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service great company keep me updated about my products great quality lovely colours when done so shiny and makes yr nails look fabulous top seller highly reccomend you need to try... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve never tried kits like this before,came in well presented box with instructions how to use. The colours were lovely have tried on my toes & fingers easy to use ,dries easily although have bought... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Thought I would try this as an alternative to gel. It is slightly easier to apply than traditional polish but you do need to practice to not get streaks. First chip happened about an hour after drying... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product!! Im so impressed with the ease of application, the drying time is terrific, I did base coat, colour Polish & top coat in less than 15 minutes. I've been using polish for 54 yrs & n... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for those who struggle with dexterity. The colour of the polish is perfect. Mistakes can be rectified easily with cotton buds. No gloopy mess as with regular brush polish. Two coats of polish lo... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I tried these for the first time yesterday followed all the instruction I was really pleased the pens were so precise.I had no smears around the sides of my fingers which I normally have using brushe... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total waste of money. Things this polish doesn’t like : water, warm water, chlorinated water. Goes on nice, could be used if you were just going for dinner or for an evening IF you didn’t want to... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The pens are great to use and I got a reasonable result first time of using.So much easier than using a conventional brush. The polish came off the ends of my nails quite soon, and while it’s easy to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No smell easy to apply and dries quicker than any nail varnish. All nail varnish chips but this laster twice as long as normal varnish before chipping I work in a hands on environment and nails are ru... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a great idea but the reality is these are just not fit for purpose. I bought two boxes. Nails chipped after one day (despite following proper application process) and on the second time aroun... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The colours are lovely and using the pen is easy but the colour does not last long it drys streaky and colour chips off within hours of applying. Delivery also took too long especially when paying for... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Goodness knows who are doing these rave reviews. My daughter bought these as a present for my wife. I’m told that Tbf it does go on easily but despite having three goes and following the instructions... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Treated myself to these for Christmas. Although the pen makes applying varnish easier it is hindered by the lack of varnish on the tip, making long strokes unsuccessful. Despite following tips to help... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Bought for myself and daughter at xmas. Lovely colours chosen She did her toe nails in different colours although not perfect still on I 1st did mine finger nails in indigo. Followed instructio... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very sceptical about buying these polishey pens due to some not so good reviews on here, but I have to say that I am very pleased with the outcome. I prepared my nails followed instructions from... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to order, sent out and delivered super quick. I was pleasantly surprised that it is that easy to apply and dries virtually instantly. A lovely high gloss finish once the top coat is applied. Far,... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unfortunately it's a very poor product, followed instructions and was so excited when it arrived in a lovely box and well made, great concept but Unfortunately doesn't even last half a day. Very expe... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Love the idea and the product nearly lives up to my expectation. Two issues ….. The actual colours of the pens versus the numbered colour on top are way off eg. No 11 looks to be orange but is a s... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

No smell from product which is a big bonus. Ease of application and removable with ordinary varnish remover. Dries very quickly. Doesn't last as long as gel nails but much kinder to your nails and due... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Too good to be true. These nail pens look amazing on the plethora of social media ads. I bought the kit and can verify that the colours are good and easy to apply. BUT (its a big one!) they don't last... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No idea why everyone comments good things on Facebook when literally constantly chip for me even after just 10 minutes wear!!! And yes I followed the instructions 🤷🏼‍♀️ awful. I assume all paid/fa... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Product not quite as advertised. I've put in a rough date as I cannot remember exactly when I bought it but I know it was this year. Whilst the product goes on fairly easily as described, th... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid. Useless product and no customer support

Really disappointing - they flake off within hours (despite using two layers of top coat) and are basically the same as kids' peel off nail varnish for three times the price. I tried to warn others on their Instagram page (where I saw and purchased them based on good reviews) but my comments were deleted immediately. Shame they don't respond as quickly to emails...

Really wish I'd read reviews on here first. It all feels like a scam as they must know that they don't last longer than an hour. The polish went on easily so I was initially quite hopeful but they quickly proved to be a complete waste of money.

10 February 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The 1-star reviews are true

The 1-star reviews on here are unfortunately accurate and I only wish I saw them before I ordered. The polish lasts less than a day - even the top coat peels off the surface. Truly a terrible brand. 2 stars because I just hate giving anything 1 star, but truly, don't buy.

6 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Really disappointed with these pens

Really disappointed with these pens.
The idea is so good and so easy to apply though doing the right hand is still a little tricky.
However they chip almost within hours of application even with two coats of the top coat. Considering the price these are not good value for money.

1 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product

The nail pens are so good to use especially as I have severe arthritis in my hands. It's so easy to control the strokes of the Polish and the finish is lovely. The delivery of the set was very quick. The whole set is well packaged in a lovely box. I've ordered 3 sets, 1 being a birthday gift for my granddaughter. I consider the price of the sets to be very reasonable. I would certainly recommend Polishey.

10 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my new nail pens

I love my new nail pens! I’ve always had issues with nail polish before before these dried quickly as promised and the colours are beautiful. Quick dispatch. And customer service was very helpful when I accidentally added something to my initial order. Will definitely buy from again!

9 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy with polishley easy to use and…

Happy with polishley easy to use and can choose your own colours no lamp required which was good and easy to take off
Delivery was quite quick and arrived in a nice box which you can keep pens in
Would recommending trying this product

9 February 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Waste of money

Waste of money. Chips within hours of application. Constantly need to touch up so ends up looking bumpy and messy

9 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome nail pens

I'm really impressed with these, my grandaughter who is nearly 3 wanted hers doing , so this was a god send cos she usually smudges it all over , no mess and very happy little girl :)

8 February 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Would buy again!

Presentation was lovely, they come in a little box with a thank you card.
Application was so easy and quick, and the colour really pops with the top coat.
I put a red on last night before bed but this morning after moving a package, some polish has chipped on the tips of my nails which is fine as I will just go over with the pen. I didn’t go over my nails with an alcohol wipe - this may make a difference! Most regular polish chips anyway, because remember this isn’t gel. Taking one star off (would have taken half a star but don’t have the option) for longevity but overall I’m very happy and would buy again. More colours please!

8 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love these pens

Love these pens. So easy to apply. End result is smooth and looks professional.
Only criticism, the polish doesn’t last and chips very easily. Only lasts a day.

7 February 2026
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