Best Nail Subscription Boxes

Best Overall: ORLY Color Pass

Key Specs

• About $36 quarterly or $119 annual subscription available 
• Includes ORLY’s six-color seasonal nail polish collection plus a bonus product
• Over 50% savings and early access to seasonal collection 

Why We Chose It

This enticing nail subscription box offers ORLY’s seasonal nail color collection at a whopping 50% off retail. The quarterly nail subscription box gives members a first look at ORLY’s seasonal nail polish collection, which consistently includes a well-rounded, on-trend color palette of six polishes that are hard not to love. 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• 10-free (made without 10 of the most common chemicals found in nail polishes), clean polishes
  
• Early access to ORLY’s seasonal collections
  
• Free shipping
  

Cons

• No customization options
  

Overview

If you’re a sucker for a good deal, here’s one that’s hard to pass up. The quarterly nail polish subscription box gives members early access to each of ORLY’s exclusive seasonal nail polish collections at an ultra-friendly discount (over 50% off).

Each shipment includes six of ORLY’s full size perfect-for-the-season nail polishes that will get you excited for the season ahead, along with a thoughtfully curated bonus item, like a top coat, base coat, cuticle oil, or clever nail tool, which will be put to good use for your at-home DIY salon time. You’ll also have the added perk of getting to preview the seasonal color lineup before anyone else, as members get the exclusive preview before the palette is even released to the public.

Now let’s talk value. ORLY polishes are sold individually for about $10 per polish, or as a complete seasonal set of six nail colors for roughly $57—that is, if you are lucky enough to get your hands on one before they sell out. Add in the value of the bonus product, which typically averages about $10 or more, and the added benefit of free shipping, and your quarterly box is valued at upwards of around $75 per box. So scoring this seasonal delivery for just roughly $36 bucks (or as little as approximately $30, if you choose the annual plan) is a deal worth celebrating.

Most Salon-Like DIY: Olive & June - The Olive You Club

Key Specs

• $40 annual membership fee 
• 10% off every purchase  
• Free U.S. shipping 

Why We Chose It

This isn’t your traditional monthly nail subscription box and that’s precisely what we love about it. The special membership unlocks a world of exclusive benefits including discounts on the exact nail color and care products that you want, delivered exactly when you want them.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Discounts on exactly the products you want
  
• Extensive collection of nail colors and nail care products
  
• Flexible terms
  

Cons

• Not a traditional monthly subscription
  
• Membership fee is sunk cost
  

Overview

The nominal $40 annual membership fee grants you special access to a world of Olive and June nail magic. If you’re not already a fan of the brand, any one of its near 75 on-point colored polishes, dainty, decorative nail art stickers, or genius nail care tools—like the patented The Poppy universal bottle handle—will quickly convert you. With about 10% off every order, free shipping on all purchases, and special member-only surprise gifts, it’s easy to recoup the value of your initial buy-in. 

This exclusive annual membership is a refreshing take on a traditional monthly or quarterly subscription, which allows you the freedom to select the exact nail products you want to try and when you want to receive them. For die-hard nail addicts, being part of this trendsetting nail club comes with additional perks like early access to new launches, a private, members-only Facebook group, and the chance to connect with Olive and June founder, Sarah Gibson Tuttle.

While you can certainly shop a la carte browsing the most of-the-moment polishes and essential nail care tools, its thoughtfully bundled mani and pedi systems starting at about $55 for the mani system (value of around $69) and roughly $75 for the pedi system (value of approximately $102) are where you can score serious bang for your buck. The systems include nine or 10 of the brands most sought-after nail care tools, including favorites like the Poppy, the mani-perfecting clean-up brush, the perfect positioning footrest, and the game-changing cuticle pusher, which instantly elevate your at-home DIY nail experience. 

Best for Nail Stamping: Maniology

Key Specs

• Monthly nail stamping subscription box 
• Two subscription options: Monthly Box (with two polishes) and Express Kit (without polishes)
• Prices range from about $18 to $25 per month (with discounts at roughly $16 to $23 per month for 3-month pre-pay, or around $15 to $20 per month for 6-month pre-pay)

Why We Chose It

This clever nail stamping subscription box helps to simplify the intricate nail art designs you gush over on the internet into a few simple steps to help you achieve similar creations at home. The themed monthly stamps are both beautiful and timely, and the flexible membership options and subscription terms help to meet your mani needs.  

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Creative themed nail art designs
  
• Flexible subscription terms
  
• Fast and free shipping (1 to 2 days)
  

Cons

• Timely application process
  
• More challenging DIY manicure
  

Overview

If you’ve been graced with the steady hand necessary for creating the most Instagram-worthy nail art manicures, this monthly box of nail art magic is for you. But even if you struggle with a traditional lacquer manicure, this playful nail stamping box invites you to get creative and have fun with jazzed-up nail art designs. The Honolulu-based company is driven by the aloha spirit and that uplifting, creative vibe resonates throughout their entire brand and stamping designs. The boxes are thoughtfully curated around a specific theme—like pirate-inspired treasures or springtime stained glass creations—with playful nail stamp designs that help bring the whole idea to life. 

There are two types of memberships available: Mani x Me Monthly Box (about $25 per month) and the Mani x Me Express Kit (around $18 per month); the only difference is that the Express Kit does not include the two coordinated polishes. Every month you’ll receive a box of two exclusive members-only nail stamping plates, two coordinated polishes (exclusive to the monthly box subscribers), along with a surprise gift that can include anything from twinkling nail art accessories to nifty nail care tools like a dual-ended cuticle pusher, all of which will help you create your at-home mani masterpiece. You’ll also receive a helpful guided tutorial, along with access to an archive of online content, and your first order comes with a free stamper/scraper set to help you get started on your nail art journey.

Members also receive about 10% of all Maniology orders with exclusive access to past boxes and stamping plates. You can also earn additional bonus stamps through the Mani Circle Rewards Program, with flexible membership terms that allow you to skip or cancel anytime throughout your membership, or swap between the box and express kit as you wish.

Most Customizable: ManiMe

Key Specs

• Monthly subscription options ranging from $30 to $70 per month 
• Custom-fit stick on gel manicures and pedicures 

Why We Chose It

This innovative brand creates a truly personalized at-home manicure experience. The custom-fit, stick on gels make at-home manicures and pedicures insanely fast and easy, and allow you to skip the dreaded drying time.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Custom fit to your nails and/or toes
  
• Vegan, non-toxic, cruelty-free gels
  
• No drying time
  

Cons

• Lengthy profile set up
  
• More expensive monthly fee
  

Overview

This forward-thinking brand took an impressively fresh approach to at-home nail care. Its goal was to make changing your nails as easy as changing your shoes, and that is precisely what ManiMe delivers. The beauty tech company uses patent-pending 3D modeling, machine learning software, and laser cutting technologies to deliver custom-fit gel stickers that perfectly match your nails.

The 10-free, nail-gel stickers are non-damaging and can be safely applied and removed without UV lights or drying chemical formulations. The stickers are designed in collaboration with professional nail artists and feature gorgeous glossy and matte solids, as well as sophisticated nail art designs featuring dainty nail art designs, gold detailing, and elegant line work. 

The made-to-fit benefit does require a bit of patience when setting up your profile. While it's easy to follow, the profile setup does require five to 10 minutes of patience to get your nail measurements. It guides you through how to take pictures of each of your nails alongside a credit card (for measurement) in order to help the brand create custom stickers specifically designed to fit your nail beds. However, you’ll quickly make up for lost time when it comes to the insanely fast application process and zero dry-time other than the base.

Subscriptions are available in three tiers starting at $30 per month for 2 ManiMe Solids with the LikeMe occasional mani routine, $45 per month for the LoveMe super mani routine which includes 3 ManiMe Solids, or $70 per month for the AdoreMe ultimate mani routine that provides you with 4 ManiMe Solids.

Members will have the option to select stickers for manicures or pedicures and will have the chance to select the specific colors and patterns they want to try. Set up your account, then browse and shop the current lineup of custom stickers to test this peel and stick manicure magic for yourself.