1. Base Coat
Apply 1 coat to bare nails to prime for color while strengthening.
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2. Color
Apply 2 coats for optimal opacity.
3. Top Coat
Apply 1 coat for up to 7-day wear.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Dark Feminine Vibes
14 days ago
Essie always comes through with the nail polish. Very striking femme-fatale color with good lasting power (I applied two coats and it was not streaky)
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5 out of 5 stars.
Obsessed with this nail polish
a year ago
Obsessed with this nail polish! The color is so pretty and it goes on super smooth. I only needed two coats and it dried pretty fast. It seriously looks like I got my nails done at a salon. Plus, it didn’t chip for like a whole week! Totally my new fave!
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color!
2 years ago
It’s a very beautiful color, two coats are enough to cover the nail and give it a beautiful shine. The scent is as usual but nothing strong. I’d use this for a fall vibe even though I don’t mind using this color for summer time.
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3 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful Color
2 years ago
Beautiful deep red color of polish, so flattering on my nails! It dried very quickly also. I can’t vouch yet on how chip resistant it is but hoping it lasts.
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2 years ago
Consumer Care Center
Hello kaylees112. Thank you for sharing some personal feedback and your pic showing your great mani with the color ' bahama mama'. This warm deep plum is a this rich, tropical beauty that works any season...but your mani looks more than ready for summer!
5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect fall color
2 years ago
I live the deep darker shades, so banana mama is straight up my alley. It is a plum color that goes well with any season, but I’ll definitely rock it a little in the fall. Had the typical nail polish scent that lessens after it dries down. Classic Essie packaging with a nice shine, which you can highlight further with a top coat. Smooth and easy to apply. I’m happy with this product.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Beautiful color and long lasting
2 years ago
I use to use brand for long lasting it lasts about 4 days on my nails. I haven’t found one that last longer than this brand. For me it is one of the best.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Great product and fun color
2 years ago
Drys relatively quickly and opacity is pretty great as it only takes about 2 coats. Application is easy too. Doesn’t chip easily and wide shade range.
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5 out of 5 stars.
Perfect for fall
2 years ago
The perfect color for fall! I am a maroon and burgundy lover when it comes to my nails in the fall. Dried super quick. Has the perfect finish and it’s super easy to remove.
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