1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
Lady Like
Etiquette, posture, protocol. Did we miss anything? Oh, yes, this elegant soft mauve nail polish. this dainty color makes for a proper mani.
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2. Color
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3. Top Coat
Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect color for deeper/tan skin tones!
3 years ago
If you’re a woman of color, you know that typical “nude” shades aren’t nude on all skin tones. In fact they sometimes look white! However, Lady Like is so beautiful! This is the perfect nude color on darker skin.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
4 out of 5 stars.
Color Differs
4 years ago
I’m just writing a review about the poll,,,Ballet slippers vs.Ladylike..Before my vote the photo appeared more brown n the Ladylike shade,, so I voted for Ballet slippers..
After seeing final vote,, Ladylike does beat out Ballet..oh well I don’t use any of these regular polishes, only go have gel applied.
favorite essie color family?purples
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
amazing!!
4 years ago
have never had such a good quality nail polish. such an easy application and no streaks! it dried in 5 minutes and only needs one coat! never been so excited about a nail polish
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Love it
5 years ago
Two coats no top coat in the pic. This might be a new signature fav.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish usernovice/new user
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
1 out of 5 stars.
Worst
5 years ago
Worst nail polish I’ve ever tried. I thought I was treating myself. wouldn’t dry down. And they have this color wrong. It’s nudey, not pink.
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userregular/average
great to wear foreveryday
no, I do not recommend this product.
helpful?
response from essie:
5 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Triciasidhu! We wish you could see all the results you were hoping for. The color “lady like remixed” is described as a soft neutral nude nail polish with mauve undertones. Each coat should dry in a few minutes. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
1 out of 5 stars.
Color change
5 years ago
This was my favorite color for a long time & I almost finished my old bottle. Bought another one but unfortunately both the color & consistency is different. So disappointed, this was my all time favorite color.
favorite essie color family?pinks
type of nail polish userregular/average
helpful?
response from essie:
5 years ago
consumer care center
Hi there Gins! We wish we knew if you normally used the shade “lady like” or have you been using the recent launch, “lady like remixed”?
While both versions are a soft neutral nude nail polish with mauve undertones, we took 12 of our most iconic shades and made them in a “remixed” spinoff shade that’s slightly different. The originals are still available. If you would like to speak to us directly about your recent purchase, give us a call @ 866-313-7845
5 out of 5 stars.
LOVE “Ladylike”
5 years ago
I love, love, LOVE this color - I am think the blue undertones are better for cool complexions whether light or dark. This shade is classy without being stodgy. However, I much prefer the gel couture line, due to both the larger brush and finish durability. PLEASE make “Ladylike” in gel couture!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear forwork
yes, I recommend this product.
helpful?
5 out of 5 stars.
Lady Like is Gorgeous
6 years ago
A perfect neutral mauve, one of Essie's best ever!
favorite essie color family?nudes
type of nail polish userdedicated/loyalist
great to wear foreveryday
yes, I recommend this product.
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