step 1: start off strong with an essie basecoat, find the best one for your nail needs here!

 

step 2: next, go in with one coat of polish on each nail. ‘blanc’ on the thumb, ‘not red-y for bed’ on the index, ‘left on shred’ on the middle, ‘outside the lines’ on the ring, and ‘licorice’ on the pinky nail.


step 3: let this coat of polish fully dry, and then go in with a second coat of each of the shades.


step 4: lock this mani in with ‘stay longer topcoat’ for lasting shine and an up to 7 day salon quality manicure! check out more essie topcoats here.



essie pro tip!

hydrating your cuticles and nail area will keep your nails hydrated which will make your mani chip less and can keep your nails from breaking – helping with natural nail growth!


use essie apricot cuticle oil to help keep your mani looking fresh, hydrated, and salon-like. learn more here!

smooth-e smooth-e base coat smooth-e $11.00 our new ceramide-infused base coat helps fill uneven surfaces on the nail to provide a sleek finish. view details licorice licorice essie licorice $10.00 a beguiling jet black cream. view details blanc blanc essie blanc $10.00 a snowy white, perfect for French manicures. view details not red-y for bed not red-y for bed essie not red-y for bed $10.00 a rich, cherry red nail polish with yellow undertones view details left on shred left on shred expressie left on shred $10.00 a deep navy blue quick dry nail polish with red undertones (cream) view details stay longer premium longwear top coat stay longer premium longwear top coat essie stay longer premium longwear top coat $11.00 a premium longwear top coat for an up to 7 day salon quality manicure view details on a roll apricot nail & cuticle oil on a roll apricot nail & cuticle oil cuticle care on a roll apricot nail & cuticle oil $15.00 roll-on cuticle hydration and nail conditioning in one swipe view details