Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
For The Twill Of It
Darling, you don't need a reason to suit yourself in this compelling rich maple nail polish with reflective olive shimmer.
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RICH COLOR & SHINE: All essie Original nail polishes offer a salon-quality, billion pigment formula that is vegan, providing saturated color payoff and shine in every coat.
PATENTED CAMEL-STEM BRUSH: Our exclusive, patented camel-stem brush is designed for professional results at home. It provides controlled formula flow for precise application, ensuring a smooth, even finish.
FLAWLESS APPLICATION: Achieve the perfect manicure and pedicure by applying two coats. Apply a think first layer and then a second while tacky for a vivid, streak-free finish.
7-DAY WEAR: Elevate your look with a base and top coat. A base coat strengthens your nails and creates a smooth base, while a top coat locks in color with lasting shine and chip protection. Enjoy up to 7-day wear when paired with our Stay Longer top coat.BEST SELLER: 1 bottle of essie Original nail polish is sold every 5 seconds.*
*L’Oreal custom product hierarchy calc based on USxAOC NIQ Scantrack for nail color. 52WE 12/ 27/25. © 2026, Nielsen Consumer LLC
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Prep: 1 coat of essie Strong Start base coat to strengthen nails and create a smooth base.
Color: 2 coats of your favorite essie Original nail polish for rich color and shine.
Shine: 1 coat of of essie Stay Longer top coat to lock in color with lasting shine and chip protection.
Care: Finish with On A Roll Apricot Nail & Cuticle Oil to condition cuticles and prevent dryness.
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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 ]
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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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5 out of 5 stars.
pictures dont do it justice!
6 months ago
one of my favorite polishes ever!! its a stunning color, i love the suble color shifts and how well it pairs with so many outfits. its like dark but not TOO dark, like a fantasical fairy color with a little punk, i dont even know how to describe it lol. but i will continue to buy it as long as they make it!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect Color
6 years ago
Normally I would wear gray’s or dark colors I went to the store today looking for a bright vibrant summer color came across this and absolutely fell in love. The change in the pigment is gorgeous definitely like an Orioles like from a purple to a green to a silvery iridescent it is amazing!!
favorite essie color family?greens
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
so pretty!
7 years ago
I came across this at a local store looking for nail polish. I normally only wear dark colors, but it was so pretty I put back the one I had and bought this and am glad I did! I absolutely love it with a matte top coat because it darkens it, but you can still see the “oil” features in the light. The colors are really pretty with a gel top coat too, dark matte is just my preference. Picture doesn’t do it justice.
favorite essie color family?grays
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
One of my favorites
7 years ago
I got this polish in the 2017 Winter mini collection box. I only bought the box for this polish, and it’s been a favorite! Colors great, it does chip fast though if you don’t put a top coat on right away.
favorite essie color family?grays
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Gorgeous esp in winter
7 years ago
This is one of my favorites. I had to write a review because I absolutely don't think it goes on muddy at all. Dark green with a reddish shift, I originally bought it as a Christmastime shade but love it all the time now.
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
As advertized
7 years ago
The color depends on the angle and lighting type. Straight on you'll see a green. Caught at an angle you'll see pink and in between you'll see a gray/brown. Florescent lights make the pink harder to see and incandescent lights make the green harder to see. Natural lighting is best.
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Disappointing
8 years ago
This looks completely different on the nails than it does in the bottle. I was expecting a colorful oil-slick like shade, but it went on looking like a muddy gray :(
favorite essie color family?metallics/glitters
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
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response from essie:
7 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi there! Thank you for sharing with us some feedback on our Polish shade For The Twill Of It. We are sorry to hear that this shade did not meet your expectations. We thank you for giving it a try as we will be passing on your comments to others in our team.
5 out of 5 stars.
AH-MAZING
8 years ago
This is by far one of my absolute favorite polishes. I don't even know how to describe it except for AH-MAZING! It's the perfect combo of brown, olive, pinky-purple. One coat is all you need and it dries super fast. I've been wearing it for 4 days now and not a single chip yet. If you're on the fence about buying it, do it! You won't regret it. I promise you, the picture does not do it justice.
Q: favorite color?
A: For the twill of it
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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1 out of 5 stars.
Chips Easily
8 years ago
Used 3x. Chipped on day 1 of the mani each time. Pretty, but didn't last.
Q: favorite color?
A: Turquoise and Caicos
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hi BxGirl! Thank you for trying our for the twill of it polish. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the color. We would recommend using a top coat like our "No Chips Ahead" to prevent the polish from chipping. You can view this product by clicking on the link below:
https://www.essie.com/base-and-top-coats/top-coats/no-chips-ahead
We appreciate your feedback and hope this helps!
5 out of 5 stars.
Foolpruf ombre/chrome!
8 years ago
Love this stuff. For non-nail technitians such as myself, this polish is hands down the easiest way to get DIY trendy nails. LOVE IT.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: essie good to go top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: For the twill of it!
type of nail polish usernail art lover
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
amazing !
8 years ago
I bought this color yesterday and it is amazing! I was skeptical at first because I had bought similar shades in different brands but this polish is my favorite.
Q: favorite color?
A: For the twill of it
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
NYE
9 years ago
just got my nails done and it's just perfect for NYE. Beyond unique!
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
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.
Absolutely My Only Favorite Color
9 years ago
This is absolutely my ONLY favorite color. I can't even think of another time I was SO IN-LOVE with a color, before now. Its so bright and shinny, like an oil spill. So holo, so majestic. I put a layer of MATTE top-coat on, and it is STILL beautiful. The holo still shines through! The matte top coat turns it more shimmery, then holo, (for obvious reasons) but the colors still shift. This color is a MUST HAVE for summer, and with a matte top coat? A MUST HAVE for Fall and Winter! (Psst. I always keep my pinkie finger on my right hand, without matte. - The holo is just TOO pleasing to NOT want to look at all year round.)
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Matte Top Coat
Q: favorite color?
A: For the Twill of It
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
I love it!
9 years ago
I recently bought this nail polish and I'm in love! It's so unique and mesmerizing to look at! Although the destination says it's a medium brown color I'd say it's more of a gray when not exposed to light. Once this laquer is exposed the dark gray turns to turquoise greens and purples. I absolutely love it.
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.
a different color every time you look at it
10 years ago
this color had me speechless. I could go on and on about how cool it looks. It's lovely. The description was weird though. I dont see any brown in it.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: chinchilly
Q: favorite color?
A: penny talk
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear fordate night
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Great polish
10 years ago
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Stylenomics
Q: favorite color?
A: Fishnet stockings
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
10 years ago
Never tried this brand before...scoping out nail polishes and saw this shade. It is so cool...get compliments all the time.
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
My Nails Look Stunning!!!
10 years ago
I got this color for Christmas. It just makes me feel warm inside. Sometimes I find myself just staring at my nails. It does not chip if you apply two coats! I didn't even need bottom or top coat!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: butler please
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear forgirls night out
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
BEST ESSIE SHADE EVER!!!!
10 years ago
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this color!!! I can't stop wearing it. The metallic shimmer attracts so much attention. It matches everything and the green-and-purple is just gorgeous. Get this color if you want to be popular!
Q: favorite color?
A: For the Twill of It
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
I have no words...
10 years ago
I was literally left speechless... this collection is amazing!! I have several of them and they have amazing pigmentation and are long lasting! if you are in a rush, you don't need to put more than one coat on.. you just want to because of the amazing colour and the feel of the polish. the brush is the perfect size and shape, and the polish itself is a godsend! one coat of it stayed perfect for nearly two weeks! I would highly recommend this product!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Trophy wife
Q: favorite color?
A: The lace is on/ For the twill of it
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
outstanding color!
11 years ago
Yesterday I had my nails done with this color at a salon and my nails can't look better! I am very active and am always chipping my nails. However, this polish has stayed on a full 24 hrs!!! It is a dark brown (I almost want to say purple) with bits of green that reflect when your nail hits the sunlight. I chose it because it has a galaxy look to it. I would recommend this product to a friend.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: base coat, top coat
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it!
11 years ago
I have had this color about a month was not sure what art work I should use but decided to go with white daisy and the more I ware it the more I love it! In the sun its so awesome! I cant stop looking my nails when I drive I have to remind myself your eyes belong on the road not your nails. Lol such a beautiful color I hope essie makes more like this one.
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Favorite Essie
11 years ago
I have nothing else to say besides that this is a perfect nail polish in every way!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: play date
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
So many compliments on this shade!
11 years ago
I love this polish -- changes color in different lighting so one minute it is a lovely eggplant, the next it is a really cool green, at times even more of a silver color. I always get so many compliments when I wear this polish. Sometimes I wear "Sable Collar" and use "For Twill of It" as an accent/french tip.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Sable Collar
Q: favorite color?
A: For the twill of it
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
I love its metallic sheen
11 years ago
It is such a great color, whether you're using it one your ring finger as that special pop or if you just put it on all your nails.
Q: favorite color?
A: madamemoiselle
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear forgirls night out
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
AWESOME reflective chameleon color!
11 years ago
I snagged this color of Essie for a gift for my sister, but ended up trying it out myself, and I'm so glad that I did! It's a really outstanding color- very different from anything I've ever worn on my nails! It is sort of chameleon-esque: it changes color depending on what light you're in or what colors you're wearing. Sometimes it looks green, sometimes purple, sometimes brown/gray, and most of the time a mix of the 3! It creates an awesome effect that goes with anything you wear!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: first base base coat
Q: favorite color?
A: midnight cami
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Shade or Shades?
11 years ago
I got this shade for my birthday last march. Or should I say, I got these shades?! This bottle of wonderful includes a gorgeous plum purple shifting to a deep teal that dazzles me every time I put it on! Gorgeous!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Plum and green shades!
Q: favorite color?
A: For the Twill of it
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Shiny Happy Perfect!!
11 years ago
This color is amazing. It shimmers and shines and dances in the light. I love the way that the color changes to so many different hues! The color is long lasting and is just wonderful. This will be a staple of my fall color collection.
Q: favorite color?
A: damsel in a dress
type of nail polish userblogger/fashionista
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love Love Love
11 years ago
I purchased this polish about a month ago and I absolutely love it. The polish really lasts and I love the holographic sort of tone it has to it. You really cannot describe this color it one you really have to see to truly appreciate.
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.
Amazing Shimmer
11 years ago
There are so many colors in this polish, it shimmers like it's alive! It really does have it's own life! This color is particularly popular with the younger ladies and teenagers who come to me for services. I personally love this color for every time I'm feeling edgy. It's perfect by itself and with art, completely versatile... Love it!!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Apricot cuticle oil
Q: favorite color?
A: Scarlett O'Hara
type of nail polish userprofessional
great to wear foreveryday
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
ESSIE has my heart
11 years ago
I got this last year for my birthday. I wear it at last once a month. I am on my second bottle.I have never went through a whole bottle of polish until now. I LOVE this color. I get compliments on it everytime I wear it. I love a lot of polish brands, but ESSIE now and forever has my heart. <3 <3 <3
Q: favorite color?
A: For the Twill of it
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
such a unique color
11 years ago
I love this color. I haven't seen anything like it and I get lots of compliments on it.
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Great color
11 years ago
Loving this color! Slight brown with tint of green and purple hues it's very pretty on goes on nice
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.
mesmerizing color
11 years ago
Try and fiscribe this color and not use the word statuesque! Just perfect for any occasion. I love it, may daughter loves it and my sisters love it!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: glitter
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Amazing color!!
11 years ago
I've never seen a color like this before and I haven't seen one since. It's such an amazingly unique color. I absolutely love it.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Anything
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
My go to fall and winter shade!
11 years ago
I have already gone through a bottle of this polish last year. One of my favorite things about fall is accessorizing with this nail color
Q: favorite color?
A: for the twill of it or bottle servi
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
An Absolute Stunner!
11 years ago
I bought 'For The Twill Of It' a short while ago, and the duochrome between brown and purple is beautiful! Application is a dream, with two coat giving me full coverage and a full week of chip-free wear. This is my go to polish for Fall.
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Trophy Wife, Under The Twilight
Q: favorite color?
A: For The Twill Of It
type of nail polish usernail art lover
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Most awesome color in my opinion!!
11 years ago
I bought this a few weeks ago & I just can't stop wearing it! I ADORE the color play & use it all the time now. I can't wait to get more Essie products for my nailpolish fetish!!
Q: goes great with this shade
A: Wicked!!
Q: favorite color?
A: For the Twill of it!
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
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