Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
After School Boy Blazer
It's back to cool when you're back in blue-black. this academy blue nail polish is a prep-school chic must-have.
- FLAWLESS COVERAGE: Achieve a flawless manicure by applying 2 coats of polish. Apply a thin 1st coat, and while the polish is still tacky, follow with a 2nd coat.
SALON-QUALITY FORMULA: essie original nail polish provides a salon quality, vegan formula for flawless coverage.
EASY GLIDE BRUSH: Our exclusive easy-glide brush allows for quick, even professional application on nails.
ENHANCE YOUR MANICURE: A base coat and topcoat are recommended to enhance the wear of your manicure. A base coat can prevent chipping and nourish your nails. A topcoat will make your manicure dry faster, last longer, and create a shinier finish. - How to use essie nail polish:
- First, apply 1 coat of your favorite essie base coat.
-Then, apply 2 coats of essie nail polish.
- Finish your salon-quality manicure with 1 coat of any essie topcoat. -
essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
Full ingredient list:
ETHYL ACETATE BUTYL ACETATE NITROCELLULOSE TOSYLAMIDE/EPOXY RESIN TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL TRIBENZOIN STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE ACETYLATED HYDROGENATED CASTOR GLYCERIDE ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE BENZOPHENONE-1 SILICA BARIUM SULFATE DIACETONE ALCOHOL CALCIUM ALUMINUM BOROSILICATE STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER CITRIC ACID ALUMINUM CALCIUM SODIUM SILICATE ALCOHOL DENAT. CALCIUM SODIUM BOROSILICATE COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE ALUMINA DIMETHICONE ISOPHORONE DIAMINE/ISOPHTHALIC ACID/TROMETHAMINE COPOLYMER TIN OXIDE CALCIUM TITANIUM BOROSILICATE DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE n-BUTYL ALCOHOL AQUA / WATER / EAU TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE TALC ACETONE ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE [+/- MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE MICA CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499 / IRON OXIDES CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE CI 77007 / ULTRAMARINES CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE CI 15850 / RED 6 LAKE CI 77266 / BLACK 2 CI 42090 / BLUE 1 LAKE CI 77742 / MANGANESE VIOLET CI 77288 / CHROMIUM OXIDE GREENS CI 77510 / FERRIC FERROCYANIDE CI 45410 / RED 28 CI 73360 / RED 30 LAKE CI 60730 / EXT. VIOLET 2 CI 60725 / VIOLET 2 CI 45380 / RED 22 ]
Enhance your manicure
Step 2 Prime
Apply 1 coat of base coat to reinforce and harden nails.
Step 3 Paint
Apply 2 coats of essie original nail polish.
Step 4 Seal
Apply 1 coat of top coat for a plump, shiny finish.
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"essie original color is iconic. I love the brush, the hundreds of colors to choose from, and the fact that it was my first favorite." - Rita Remark, essie Global Brand Ambassador
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4 out of 5 stars.
Perfect dark blue
11 days ago
Never painted my nails this dark blue color. But I loved it very much. It is almost close to black unless you are in the light and see the bits of blue peeking through.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
it is very good
2 years ago
[Employee of essie] Essie's nail products are a game-changer! The colors are vibrant, the polish lasts, and the variety suits every mood. The smooth application and quick-drying formula make it a go-to choice for trendy nails. With Essie, achieving salon-quality results at home is a breeze.
type of nail polish userspecial occasions only
helpful?
3 out of 5 stars.
almost black
5 years ago
I thought this was just okay. It looks like it was meant to be black, but came out slightly off, shade-wise. I'd rather have either a proper black or a lighter normal navy.
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
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response from essie:
5 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Alittlenutmeg! Thank you for sharing your experience with the shade “after school boy blazer“. This shade is described as a blue-black with a cream finish. So not a quite a black, but darker than a true blue or navy.
5 out of 5 stars.
In LOVE!!!
7 years ago
I've never been a fan of dark nail polishes, but I bought this on a whim. I LOVEEEEEEE this color! I used 2 coats, but it really covered well with just 1. Dramatic enough for a night out on the town or date night, but also subtle enough to be worn everyday. I've gotten so many compliments on this color! My new favorite!
favorite essie color family?reds
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful blue
8 years ago
This is honestly my FAVORITE Essie color. It’s not black but it’s not blue? It’s the most beautiful in between color, i wish i could always have this on my nails!
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great color / great formula
8 years ago
Almost black. Beautiful dark blue. One of my favorite colors so far. Makes for a nice pedicure color for a guy....
favorite essie color family?blues
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing Dark, Versatile Navy Blue!
9 years ago
I have had this color for almost a year, and every time I wear it, I fall in love with it all over again. It is such a versatile color and it can be worn with anything. I love dark polishes and this one is perfect!
Q: favorite color?
A: Navigate Her
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Essie's finest
9 years ago
Sexy, sultry,classy and sassy in one. Dare rotary this delicious color it is truly the best of the best
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Nothing it's so special leave it as
Q: favorite color?
A: After school boy blazer
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful tones, edgy and classy. Compliments me.
10 years ago
My absolute favorite hands down. Beautiful hues of blue black and compliments my olive skin tone and dainty fingers. It's rugged, edgy, classy and sexy.
Q: favorite color?
A: After School Boy Blazer
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Just beautiful rich color
10 years ago
I just bought it today and I already tried it. It has a great coverage only one layer and it was perfect. I used it with master plan and some dots with blanc
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Master plan
Q: favorite color?
A: So far topless and barefoot
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Nice color
10 years ago
A little too dark, but a beautiful shade of blue .
Q: favorite color?
A: Mint Apple Green
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
ugly
10 years ago
gave this one away - did not go with my skin tone (medium). least favorite color.
Q: favorite color?
A: smokin' hot
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
10 years ago
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Thank you for sharing your comments with us. We're sorry this shade wasn't right for you. Perhaps you will like midnight cami, which is a shimmering deep twilight blue.
5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!
10 years ago
I honestly just bought this color because it is very close to the blueish black color Hazel Grace wore in the Fault in Our Stars! But this polish turned out to be one of the best essie products I have ever bought! This is definitely my go to polish. This color is so versatile! You can wear it in the winter or summer and it will still look amazing!!!
Q: favorite color?
A: Bikini So Teeny
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great Fall Color
11 years ago
The picture really does not show how pretty this color is. The color looks good on all skin tones. Its between a navy and black (closer to navy than black). It is my "go to fall color". It reflects my changing
Q: goes great with this shade
A: None that I can think of
Q: favorite color?
A: Butler Please
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
great
11 years ago
this was my first essies nail polish bottle and I love it I am planning to by 45 more bottles. of course different colors!!!!!!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: gold sailor polish
Q: favorite color?
A: blanc
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Date Night. Yes Love Love.
11 years ago
My date kept complimenting me on my nails. He stated this dark blue looks really sexy. After School Boy Blazer...Enough said. Ladies a must investment. Smiles.
Q: favorite color?
A: Lilacism
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
2 out of 5 stars.
a bit too dark and chips quickly
11 years ago
After applying two layers of polish to the nail, it is almost impossible to distinguish it from black without bright light shining right onto it. And I do need two layers to make it look homogenous and not streaky. Also it chips very easily. Pretty much one has to take it off after about 6 hours. I would never wear this shade if I want my hands to look good all day or lets say for a weekend trip.
Since I like dark nails and it goes on pretty nicely and does not take for ever to dry, I will use up the bottle that I have but never get a second one.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: beige and pink shades
Q: favorite color?
A: marshmallow
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forgirls night out
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Nice, but too dark
11 years ago
I bought this color hoping for a nice navy blue color. However, the color is quite dark. Everyone asks me if it's black. In the sunlight it definitely looks more blue though. I can just apply one coat to get a good cover on my nails. I may try doing a white coat underneath sometime to see if that brings out more of the blue and makes it less dark. Even though it's not what I expected, it's still a nice nail polish. If you want a REALLY dark blue, this is definitely a good choice!
Q: favorite color?
A: miss fancy pants
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
nice dark navy pea coat color
11 years ago
bought in beauty supply store-nice dark rich color, like dark navy peacoat-darker than computer photo shows. Goes with a lot of winter outfits.
Q: favorite color?
A: merino cool
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forwork
yes, I recommend this product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Amazing Color!
11 years ago
I've been wanting this color for the longest and I finally bought it at CVS. This dark navy is probably my new favorite color! The only problem that I have is that it's just a tad too close to black- that's the only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5. Other than that, it's simply amazing!
Q: favorite color?
A: After School Boy Blazer
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Wonderful Dark Color
11 years ago
I bought this last year and I like having a dark color that isn't black. Very nice color. Eye catching.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Good to go top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: lots of lux
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Best Winter/Fall Color!
11 years ago
This color is absolutely superb for the colder seasons! It's dark and deep, which I love. It's the perfect dark navy color which makes it in the middle of sexy and mysterious. It's not so dark that it looks black, though. The color goes on so smoothly and it's very pigmented so you don't have to put no more than two coats. The brush makes it very easy to apply the nail polish. And don't forget about the packaging, which is utterly gorgeous! You can wear it up or down. And, it's a very preppy color too which means I LOVE it in back to school season.
Q: favorite color?
A: After School Boy Blazer
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
This blue matches every outfit
11 years ago
This shade is the perfect navy blue shade, much like your favorite wash of jeans! I have so many things I can match it to and I especially like to use it when I do nail art
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Protein base coat
Q: favorite color?
A: Really Red
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
I love love love this color!!
11 years ago
I absolutely adore this color and I think the name fits perfectly!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Matte effects top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: After school boy blazer
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
wonderfully pigmented!
11 years ago
if you had to you could get away with one coat if you didn't have enough dry time.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: twilight
Q: favorite color?
A: twilight
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Simply wowed!
11 years ago
I decided to go outside my comfort zone with this color (instead of choosing my deep reds/burgundy/brown)! So glad that I did. WOW! That's the same reaction you will have when you try this color. This blue/black color is daring, yet regal. Besides wicked, this will definitely be my go to color for the fall/winter season!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: hors d'oeuvres
Q: favorite color?
A: Wicked
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
LOVEEEE this color
11 years ago
This shade is one of my go-to colors. It's so chic and creamy but the perfect dark shade if you aren't in the mood for black nails. I need to re-stock!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Apricot cuticle oil & good to go
Q: favorite color?
A: After School Boy Blazer
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
My favorite colour
11 years ago
Perfect colour use it two month And love it so much
Q: goes great with this shade
A: All in one
Q: favorite color?
A: After school boy blazer
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
I love this navy!!
11 years ago
I love this color, it chips a little quickly but I don't care. I almost always use Matte About You over it because it looks amazing matte. I like the shine without a top coat, but the matte coat brings out the true deep blue-black.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Matte About You and Grow Stronger
Q: favorite color?
A: Lots of Lux
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great dark color!
11 years ago
The color of this polish is very unique - the deep blue seems to go with everything!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Good to Go!
Q: favorite color?
A: Gym Dandy
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Simply Chic!
11 years ago
By far the best navy blue nail polish out there! The color just exudes sophistication yet it's also young and trendy. Not an easy combination to find! Perfect for fall.. My fave! <3
Q: favorite color?
A: after school boy blazer
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
9 months, same color!
11 years ago
I have worn this color for the past 9 months straight on my fingers and toes! I just took it off last week and put Fiji on because I am doing the pink thing for breast cancer awareness month.It is my fave and I by several bottles at a time!!! Can't live without this color! Love Essie and wear nothing else!
Q: favorite color?
A: After school boy blazer
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love!
11 years ago
I have had this for a couple of months but have been waiting to wear it! So happy it's finally fall, this will be my go to this season! Already used it 3 times. Dark and beautiful but you can still tell it's navy not black. Love love love it! <3 reminds me of hazels nails in TFIOS! Lol.
Q: favorite color?
A: After school boy blazer
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
love ❤ this color when chic n sexy meet
11 years ago
If you love Wicked~Sexy Divide~Dark Sexy colors then BINGO here is the next one on your favorite list! The color looks lighter and more blue in the bottle than when it's on your nails. One coat u will be able to see but def use 2 coats the color to me looks more Indigo or a deep Navy depending on the light. It's a very chic sophisticated and sexy color all at once!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: all
Q: favorite color?
A: Sexy Divide
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Awesome
11 years ago
Love this one. Is the perfect pick me up shade and I wear it almost every other month. Essie you rock!!!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Essie apricot cuticle oil
Q: favorite color?
A: Licorice
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Instant fave!
11 years ago
i bought it because of the name, but totally fell in love with this dark, sleek shade! after school boy blazer is perfect for fall and winter.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: No chips ahead
Q: favorite color?
A: mint candy apple
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Recommendations
11 years ago
I bought this color a little while ago. I loved it! I loved it so much that I recommended this color to my cousin for her wedding. She has been wearing this color ever since! I rate this color highly because it is a very beautiful color and is very hardy! I love this color!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Any silver color
Q: favorite color?
A: After school boy blazer
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear forweddings
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
11 years ago
Phenomenal! This is by far my favorite for fall! Amazing color! Goes on so smoothly! And goes well with absolutely everything!!
Q: favorite color?
A: shearing darling
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
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