essie Original Nail Polish, 5 allure, Sheer White Nail Polish, 13.5 ml

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Just like a top coat can multitask in upping your manicure game, the right top coat can prolong its life, stop those pesky chips in the polish, and offer protection, strength and nourishment for your nails. So again, although you could paint straight onto your nail, with so many fantastic base coats to choose from, and so many benefits, why would you? essie is a cult favourite amongst celebrities and fashion designers making numerous appearances on the catwalk, red carpet and even down the aisle — shop ballet slippers, allure, and mademoiselle. essie is the go-to nail varnish brand for make-up junkies, industry experts and fashion icons all over the world. The brand aims to inspire a love for the manicure experience with its salon-worthy formula and innovative nail polish shades.

If you’re using gel nail polish, make sure you apply a specially formulated top coat, like the unique gel couture top coat. Last but not least, don’t forget to shop our nail kits, they make the perfect present for a special someone. Our founder Essie Weingarten debuted 12 shades in Las Vegas, Nevada in pursuit of one goal: to help women feel special and to give them the perfect manicure. Some of the original shades are still in the range today – shop bordeaux and blanc now. What's most impressive is its staying power. After all, it shouldn't be that hard to find a dupe for a pale pink nail polish. But the texture sets it apart from the rest. "Many try to capture the soft, neutral pink color, but what's truly unique about Ballet Slippers is it's not-quite-sheer, not-quite-opaque look," says Remark. "The result is a soft pink veil of color that conceals nail imperfections and flatters your nails all while remaining clean and sheer." Plus, that translucence means it works for just about everyone, which might explain why it's a regular for brides (so much so that some bridal experts hold it as the standard). "It doesn’t compete with your dress and complements rings perfectly," says Sarah Gibson Tuttle, founder of L.A. nail salon Olive & June. "It's been a bride favorite forever."

Not all nail polish will harden your nails, but you can find options enriched with health-boosting ingredients for your nails. essie’s TREAT, LOVE & COLOURrange is a 1-step strength & colour collection that gives you stronger nails in just 1 week. Not only does it come in a wide range of on-trend colours, but it transforms your nail health with 60% less peeling and 35% less breakage. • Discover over 100 witty named nail colours, making it easy to find the perfect shade for any occasion… and for the trendsetters, make sure to keep an eye on essie’s limited edition collections. They launch a selection of seasonal shades throughout the year available for a limited time only. Shop collections now. Like many things in life, it does depend, but as a rule of thumb we’d recommend sitting tight for at least 15 minutes to let your nails dry. And although your nails should be touch-dry after 15 minutes, try to avoid anything that could cause smudges for another 2 or 3 hours. Remember that manicure-specific details like the shade, the number of coats, the type of nail polish, and how long you’ve had the bottle can affect drying time, as can external factors like the temperature and humidity levels. It's also a red-carpet staple. It's last reported celebrity sighting was on Emma Stone at the 2018 Met Gala. And everyone from Barbra Streisand to Mandy Moore has worn it. “Ballet Slippers has less pink than similar polishes, so it's better-suited for high fashion and couture styles," says celebrity manicurist Emi Kudo, who counts Stone, Yara Shahidi, and Kerry Washington among her clients. "It never fights with any outfit, which is why I think celebrities have loved this color for so long. I've been using this color on them for 20 years."

for more than 40 years, essie has been a color authority and leader in nail luxury. founded in 1981 by our namesake Essie Weingarten, essie continues to delight the color-obsessed with a love shared all over the world. America's nail salon expert, essie is the go-to nail brand for salon professionals, beauty junkies, industry insiders, celebrities and fashion icons around the world. essie remains center stage on runways around the world, offering highly anticipated color collections that drive trends season after season. the salon-quality formulas and catchy, whimsical names have led to the creation of thousands of shades across various products, including original, gel couture, expressie, LOVE by essie and essie care. from fashion runways to airport runways, we believe inspiration comes from everywhere. and if there’s a color worth obsessing over, count on us to capture it. become a nail health expert by learning about what causes weak nailsand what treatments work so you can have stronger nails for life. you can also take a deep dive into splitting, peeling and flaky nails, or discover the best treatments for lines and ridges.

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Manicures are so much more than just colorful fingertips. They're a means of self-expression, self-care, and joy — that is, if you can ever decide on a nail polish color. And honestly, you had my little Cancerian cry-baby heart with this happy-and-sad-at-the-same-time shade name. Kacey Musgraves would be proud. You Do Blue? I really do! I just love a moody, mysterious vibe. A few strokes of this baby and bet you can find me, chin in my hand, resting my little oval oceans on my cheek as I stare wistfully out the window thinking about past loves. Don't worry, on the inside I'm smiling with satisfaction that at least this manicure will last — a love I can really rely on.