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Too Hot To Tame

Outwest, things get wild. Unlock your untame side with this neutral nude-pink vegan nail polish with soft yellow and blue undertones.

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 thick 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
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:

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

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As the color authority since 1981, all essie original nail polishes offer vivid, streak-free color. Get saturated payoff and shine in every coat with our billion pigment formula and patented camel-stem brush for precise, controlled application.

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1. Base Coat

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3. Top Coat

Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.

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3 out of 5 stars.

Does the job!

8 months ago

What a beautiful all year color. Although, the texture is a bit thicker than I'd like, it does well with durability. This nail polish stays in place for 2 weeks at a time. On the flip side, it's pretty hard to remove when it's time to put on a fresh coat. Food for thought!

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5 months ago

Consumer Care Center

Hi there blanca23_8280, two weeks of wear!! That is what we love to hear! We are so happy this color has become an all-year favorite for you. Your bottle sounds like it may be a bit thicker than it should be. This neutral nude-pink with soft yellow and blue undertones should flow on easily and be no thicker than any typical nail enamel. Pro-tip: Try soaking a cotton ball in remover and letting it rest on the nail for 30 seconds before wiping—it should slide right off

5 out of 5 stars.

I love it!

8 months ago

I love this polish! I use both colors and found that they look good together or separate! The best thing about this nail polish is that there are no streaks left once you apply it! It goes on smooth and lasts a long time!

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5 out of 5 stars.

Fave brand of polish

8 months ago

Essie is easily my favorite brand of polish to use. The color output is always well pigmented and the color lasts the longest of non gel polishes I’ve used. They also have a lot of colors. It does have a strong chemical scent but it dissipates after a little bit. I also love this color for fall!

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5 out of 5 stars.

is gorgeous

8 months ago

This shade is gorgeous and perfect for everyday wear. The color applies evenly, looks glossy, and feels very classic Essie. With two coats, it lasts well and gives a clean, polished finish.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love

8 months ago

Essie “Too Hot To Tame” is such a fun polish to wear! The shade is a gorgeous, vibrant coral‑pink that instantly brightens up your nails—perfect for spring and summer vibes (but honestly, I love it year‑round). The formula goes on smoothly and evenly, with great pigmentation that builds to full opacity in just two coats. It dries relatively quickly and has a glossy finish that looks professional without needing a top coat (although I still use one for extra shine and longevity). I’ve found it chips less than some other bright shades I’ve tried, which is a big win. Overall, Too Hot To Tame is a bold, flirty color that’s easy to wear and always gets compliments. Definitely one of my go‑to Essie shades!

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5 out of 5 stars.

cute. good quality nail polish.

8 months ago

the color is so cute and classic. it’s paints smoothly and is perfect for any season. it dries down nicely with a glossy finish. the color is very flattering.

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5 out of 5 stars.

Essential

9 months ago

Wow. Essie stays elite status! Firstly i noticed the dry time on my nails was fantastic. The application was smooth and seamless, with a nice finish that wasn’t chunky or streaked. The packaging is and has always been the best. Really impressed with the color and formula!

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5 out of 5 stars.

Love!

9 months ago

It’s a beautiful color! Essie nail polishes always deliver on pigment! Went on easy and looks so good. Packaging is good as always. I used it as an accent nail color when I did my nails :)

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