• Classic bottle of essie 'Congrats' nail polish against a clean white background.
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Congrats

You did it! Get the party started with this confetti-fueled, glittery polish worthy of a celebration. apply 2 coats for full coverage.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.

    • essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.
    • essie is a vegan brand – contains no animal-derived ingredients.

    Full ingredient list:

    G2014873 1 - INGREDIENTS: ETHYL ACETATE • BUTYL ACETATE • POLYETHYLENE TEREPHTHALATE • STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER • ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER • NITROCELLULOSE • ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL • ALCOHOL DENAT. • SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE • SILICA • DIETHYLHEXYL ADIPATE • n-BUTYL ALCOHOL • POLYURETHANE-11 • SYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE • BENZOPHENONE-1 • TRIMETHYL PENTANYL DIISOBUTYRATE • POLYURETHANE-33 • STEARALKONIUM BENTONITE • DIACETONE ALCOHOL • COLOPHONIUM / ROSIN / COLOPHANE • TIN OXIDE • AQUA / WATER / EAU ● [+/- MAY CONTAIN: CI 77120 / BARIUM SULFATE • CI 77891 / TITANIUM DIOXIDE • CI 15880 / RED 34 LAKE • MICA • CI 15850 / RED 7 LAKE • CI 77000 / ALUMINUM POWDER • CI 77510 / FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE • CI 16035 / RED 40 • CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 • CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 LAKE • CI 77491 / IRON OXIDES • CI 60725 / VIOLET 2 • CI 77266 / BLACK 2]. (F.I.L. D222905/5).

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Original Nail Polish Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Yes, essie Original nail polish is a vegan formula that contains no animal-derived ingredients.
  • 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

essie enamel step by step routine -step1

Step 1 Prep

Prep cuticles, nail, and skin with Ready. Prep. Go. Advanced Cuticle Remover.

essie enamel step by step routine - step2

Step 2 Prime

Apply 1 coat of base coat to reinforce and harden nails.

essie enamel step by step routine step3

Step 3 Paint

Apply 2 coats of essie original nail polish.

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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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    Nice glitter polish

    6 years ago
    Just bought this today at Wal-Mart, very pretty glitter but will need at least 2 to 3 coats unless you just want a light touch of glitter then once is enough
    Q: goes great with this shade
    A: Pink, Blue or Purple nail colours
    favorite essie color family?metallics/glitters
    type of nail polish userregular/average
    great to wear foreveryday

    yes, I recommend this product.

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    super sparkly

    7 years ago
    I’m loving this one so far it’s really sparkly in the sun with the small silver glitter and indoors the chunky red and blue sparkle. The only issue I have with it is that the chunky sparkles are heavy and you have to really spread the brush out to get them to the top of the nail.
    favorite essie color family?metallics/glitters
    type of nail polish userregular/average

    yes, I recommend this product.

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