When it comes to killer nail polish companies, which are your favorites? We're guessing you're super into the likes of Butter London, Essie…maybe even Chanel. We love those brands just as much, but we've recently tapped into the vast-and-growing industry of independent nail polish brands. Lurking within the depths of Etsy and Big Cartel are small nail polish companies with shades mixed and made by hand. What's big in indie-land? Tons of glittered (or "franken") polishes, but also the kinds of straight-up colors that you've been craving like burnt orange and pretty shades of green. It's so rad to buy something from a small producer, and well, it's unlikely that others will have the same color, if you know what we mean. Click through for everything from unique takes on black to all the great types of glitter to adorn yourself with this fall and winter.
Nail Polish Bonanza: 10 Reasons to Go Indie
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Complex Black
Black is pretty much the color of winter, but why not try this complex black, which slightly changes colors in the light.
$10 at Big Cartel.
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Matte Black
Or this matte black which has just a hint of sparkle hidden within.
$10 at Etsy.
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Black and Yellow
Bright yellow glitter breaks up this black polish.
$8.50 at Etsy.
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The Night Sky
If this isn't super evocative of the night sky, we don't know which nail polish is.
$8 at Etsy.
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Blue and Glittery
Oh, this is super celestial, too, with glitters big and small and a base of dark blue.
$4.50 at Etsy.
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Shimmery Silver
A gray polish that is too shimmery to ever be boring? Right here.
$9 at Etsy.
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Hologram Nails
This crazy holographic polish is totally reminiscent of beetle wings and TV static.
$12 at Etsy.
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Multicolor Glitter
Another black, we know, but the different shapes and colors of the glitter in this one makes it totally fun and unique.
$10 at Etsy.
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Autumn Leaves
A perfect coppery update of the classic red to recall the colors of changing leaves.
$3.50 at Etsy.
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Army Green
Such a pretty army green—and it is purported to change tones in the light, too!
$10 at Etsy.
