Step 1 Prep
Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.
Shiitake Happens
A dusty grey beige nail polish with subtle yellow & green undertones.
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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.*
KEY FEATURES:
This product comes in a glass bottle:
Size: 0.46 ounces
Product Description: 1.140" Width: 1.140" Height: 3.543"
Product Form: Liquid Polish
NAIL TYPE: essie Original polish is ideal for consumers looking for a salon-quality manicure at home with saturated color payoff.*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 ●
Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:
- Using a base coat and topcoat with essie’s original enamel nail polish can help improve the wear of your manicure and increase shine. A base coat can prolong the life of your manicure, prevent chipping, and nourish your nails. A top coat can help your manicure dry faster, last longer, or create a shiny or matte texture.
- You can find essie Original enamel nail polish at most drug stores and cosmetic stores. You can also find e-retailers that carry essie enamel nail polish right here on our website.
- Essie and Gel by essie are formulated without the ingredient TPO.* The use of TPO in classic nail polishes has never been permitted, therefore absent from the brand's formulas since inception.
- essie Original enamel nail polish typically lasts up to 7 days with proper application. Using a base coat and sealing your manicure with a top coat helps reduce chipping and keeps your color looking fresh.
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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5 out of 5 stars.
So pretty for winter!
4 months ago
Ok listen, this winter in Ohio has been absolutely kicking my butt so I’m trying to find any and every way or thing I can possibly do to take away the Ohio winter blues. (And trust me, this year they’re rough) So I decided I am going to do my nails and my teen daughter’s nails to match the outside snow covered world for a bit! It’s slightly warmer than a pure Snow White but fit perfectly with the colors outside around us! Essie has always been one of my absolute favorite nail polishes because they offer SO many different colors to not only match my outfits, but also my mood and the world around me. If we can’t change it ( the weather for sure) we can embrace the beauty of the seasons by using the colors to make things make more sense!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Love!
4 months ago
This Essie polish is such a nice neutral color - the Shiitake Happens is a warm white/tan and the absolute perfect neutral! Love it for winter and summer! As always Essie delivered with awesome consistency and lasting power!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Long lasting
4 months ago
This polish is so cute! It was easy to apply and thick. The shitake is a pretty color, and is a very light grey. It looks very nice and modern. It is so long lasting even without a base coat or top coat. I love the way it looks and my nails feel stronger with it!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Applies smoothly and even
4 months ago
The color is a white beige. The color applied very smoothly and settled nicely. It definitely needs at least two coats of polish. It dries fast as well. Essie is my go to polish brand.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Lovely shade of nail polish
4 months ago
This nail polish is a lovely shade that applies easily. The finish is smooth and dried pretty quickly. The bottle is also so pretty and the brush worked really well to apply the polish evenly. I used two coats to get solid coverage, as one coat was a little sheer.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfecto
4 months ago
New obsession: this Essie shade 💅✨. I was honestly surprised by the coverage; it looks great with just one coat, but applying two really makes the color pop. It dries in a flash, so it’s perfect if you’re always on the go. Highly recommended! The color is simply divine. ☁️🕊️
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5 out of 5 stars.
Nice shade
4 months ago
It is such a pretty, neutral shade, but it does take a few coats to get full opacity. It also doesn’t dry down super fast, so you need a little patience between layers. That said, the color is gorgeous, smooth once built up, and totally worth it. I still love it and would wear it again.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Shiitake Happens
4 months ago
Loving the gourmet Eddie series! Such fun makes for polish. This color, Shiitake Happens, is a beautiful mushroom beige. It’s very flattering and I think would look great with a little tan. It was easy to apply and last similar to Essie’s line.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Premium polish
4 months ago
This is a beautiful color. It’s not pure white. It’s not off-white. It’s really hard to explain which I like one coat is enough. It is premium nail polish very easy to use and it’s compatible with other colors as well.
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5 out of 5 stars.
This tone is incredible.
4 months ago
This is a very light, pale green nail polish, one of those unusual and beautiful colors that you won't find in just any brand. This brand definitely shines with these shades; I loved it. Plus, it's excellent quality, as it doesn't chip as easily as other brands. The bottle design is very pretty, and the price is reasonable for the quality of the product.
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4 out of 5 stars.
Pretty and neutral
5 months ago
Essie Shiitake Happens is a semi sheer very light grey/off white neutral that goes with everything. It is a bit sheer so if you want a more opaque color it takes a few coats but the color is buildable.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Super cute
5 months ago
This is a super cute color. It goes on easily and dries quickly . It's thick and you only need one or two coats and you're good. I love painting my nails and was so excited to receive this.
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