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dark academia

moody, brainy, collegiate meet in one totally of the moment trend. channel wednesday addams and embrace your inner scholastic super-goth with these dark, back-to-school inspired plaid nails. whether you’re heading to history class or the boardroom, these are all business and totally chic.

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step one: apply one thin basecoat to all nails

step two: polish two coats of ‘study tips’ to the pinky and index finger. with a thin detail brush dipped in the same shade, polish a curved french tip to the other nails.

step three: with a detail brush dipped in ‘nail the grade’, polish 1-2 thick angled lines on the pinky and index nails.

step four: same brush dipped in ‘homework it’, polish 3 angled lines in two directions on the same nails

step five: same brush dipped in ‘doodle the minimum’, polish 2-3 angled lines in two directions on the same nails

step six: finish with ‘gel couture matte topcoat’

essie study tips $9.00 for a mani that’s guaranteed to make the honor roll, opt for this navy blue nail polish with red undertones (cream) • school is now in session with the new essie study tips collection. hitting the books has never looked better thanks to six statement-making shades that always nail the grade. inspired by freshly sharpened pencils and crisp fall days, these preppy colors guarantee you’ll go straight to the head of the class. • salon quality formula for flawless coverage • our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails • from the essie collection, which has produced more than 1,000 shades and counting • to use: apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original color. finish with any one of our essie top coats. • over a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand. your partner for playful inspiration. <center></center>     <center><a href="/nail-polish/whats-new/study-tips">see the collection</a></center>

essie nail the grade $9.00 pencils down, polish brushes up! this deep, burgundy-red nail polish with blue undertones passes any test with flying colors (cream) • school is now in session with the new essie study tips collection. hitting the books has never looked better thanks to six statement-making shades that always nail the grade. inspired by freshly sharpened pencils and crisp fall days, these preppy colors guarantee you’ll go straight to the head of the class. • salon quality formula for flawless coverage • our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails • from the essie collection, which has produced more than 1,000 shades and counting • to use: apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original color. finish with any one of our essie top coats. • over a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand. your partner for playful inspiration. <center></center>     <center><a href="/nail-polish/whats-new/study-tips">see the collection</a></center>

essie homework it $9.00 taking notes is more fun when you’re wearing this muted, asparagus-green nail polish with yellow undertones makes (cream) • school is now in session with the new essie study tips collection. hitting the books has never looked better thanks to six statement-making shades that always nail the grade. inspired by freshly sharpened pencils and crisp fall days, these preppy colors guarantee you’ll go straight to the head of the class. • salon quality formula for flawless coverage • our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails • from the essie collection, which has produced more than 1,000 shades and counting • to use: apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original color. finish with any one of our essie top coats. • over a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand. your partner for playful inspiration. <center></center>     <center><a href="/nail-polish/whats-new/study-tips">see the collection</a></center>

essie doodle the minimum $9.00 take a break from the books and reach for this white-based, light gray nail polish with blue undertones during study hall (cream) • school is now in session with the new essie study tips collection. hitting the books has never looked better thanks to six statement-making shades that always nail the grade. inspired by freshly sharpened pencils and crisp fall days, these preppy colors guarantee you’ll go straight to the head of the class. • salon quality formula for flawless coverage • our exclusive easy glide brush for quick, even professional application on nails • from the essie collection, which has produced more than 1,000 shades and counting • to use: apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original color. finish with any one of our essie top coats. • over a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand. your partner for playful inspiration. <center></center>     <center><a href="/nail-polish/whats-new/study-tips">see the collection</a></center>

top coat gel couture matte top coat $11.00 like a buttery suede jacket for your fingertips, this clear top coat locks in color and locks out shine for a velvety soft finish that lasts (matte) <ul> <li>patent meets its match with the essie® gel couture matte top coat. inspired by the timeless look of suede, this new formula seals in gel couture color with a luxurious, soft-matte finish that makes a long-lasting statement.</li> <li>salon quality & longwear without the UV lamp. chip and fade-resistant color meets suede-like matte finish.</li> <li>no base coat needed.</li> <li>color must be used with exclusive gel couture top coat.</li> <li>to remove:  remove gel couture nail polish with any acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover; no harsh soaking, scrubbing or scraping needed. removes just like regular polish.</li> <li>patented swirl-stem and curve-hugging brush for even color coverage and precise application.</li> <li> rich, opulent color with a touch of brilliance, available in more than 100 couture shades.</li> <li>essie is the go-to nail brand for salon professionals, beauty junkies, industry insiders, celebrities and fashion icons around the world. America's nail salon expert, essie makes life colorful.</li> </ul>