Get the look of a salon gel manicure at home with Gel by essie longwear nail polish. Our 2-step system pairs a longwear color coat with a gel top coat for high-shine, chip-resistant wear of up to 15 days* with no UV lamp needed. Shop gel-like shades in every color, from sheer pinks and nudes to deep reds and navy.
*with reapplication of top coat on day 7.

 

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How to Get Gel-Like Nails Without a UV Lamp


Gel by essie longwear works in two steps. Apply two coats of your longwear color, no base coat needed, then seal with the gel top coat for a glossy, gel-like finish. Because it air-dries, there is no lamp and no soaking to remove: just use regular acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. Reapply top coat on day 7 to keep your mani looking fresh for up to 15 days.

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Find your shade in longwear pink, nude, red, blue, purple, green, white, yellow, and black and gray, or explore sheer gel-like shades like Sheer Fantasy and Fairy Tailor. Want a finishing touch? Try a metallic glaze gel top coat like Glazed Chrome or Crushed Gold over any longwear color.

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Gel Nail Polish FAQs

What is the best gel nail polish without a UV lamp?
Gel by essie longwear is designed to give a gel-like finish without a UV or LED lamp. It pairs a longwear color coat with a gel top coat for high shine and chip-resistant wear of up to 15 days when you reapply top coat on day 7.

Is gel-like nail polish the same as gel nail polish?
Traditional gel polish is cured under a UV or LED lamp and usually needs soaking to remove. Gel-like polish like Gel by essie air-dries, gives a similar glossy finish and removes with regular nail polish remover.

What is Gel by essie longwear nail polish?
Gel by essie longwear is a 2-step system that combines a color coat and a gel top coat for a gel-like finish and long-lasting wear without a UV or LED lamp.

How long does longwear gel nail polish last?
essie longwear gel nail polish lasts up to 15 days with chip-resistant performance when you reapply top coat on day 7.

Do you have to use the longwear color coat and top coat together?
Yes. The system is formulated to work as a set, color coat followed by the gel top coat, to deliver the intended wear and shine.

Do I need a base coat with essie gel nail polish?
No. Gel by essie longwear does not require a base coat when used as directed. Stick to the 2-step system: color, then top coat.

Do you need a UV lamp with essie longwear gel nail polish?
No. You can get gel-like results without a UV or LED lamp.

Is essie formulated with TPO?
essie and Gel by essie are formulated without the ingredient TPO.* The use of TPO in classic nail polishes has never been permitted, so it has been absent from the brand's formulas since inception.

How do you remove essie longwear gel nail polish?
Removal is easy and gentle: use acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover. No harsh scraping or soaking.

How is longwear gel different from essie original nail polish?
Longwear gel is formulated for extended, chip-resistant wear and a gel-like finish with no UV lamp needed. essie original nail polish is a traditional lacquer formula with normal wear.

Is longwear gel nail polish vegan and cruelty free?
Yes. essie longwear gel nail polishes are vegan, formulated without animal-derived ingredients, and all essie products are cruelty-free.