essie’s apricot cuticle oil is a cuticle hydrator that can be used before or after a manicure or a pedicure. If used before, be sure to thoroughly cleanse the nail before polish application. apricot cuticle oil should also be used to hydrate nails after polish or gel removal.

Wrap the tips. Cap and seal the free edge to prevent chipping and shrinkage at the tip of the nail. To do this, remove most of the polish from the brush, then tap it across the free edge of the nail. Do this for every layer—base, both colour coats, and top coat. This will “wrap” the free edge of the nail in longer-lasting colour. For very short nails or little to no free edge, capping and sealing may be difficult. Base coats and top coats are created with the a specific colour formula in mind. For optimal wear and shine results, use essie base and top coat with essie colour. While some other brands’ formulas may be compatible with essie, results are not assured. One coat of polish takes about 30 to 60 seconds to dry. This is about the time it takes for the average person to paint all of their nails, so once you have painted all your nails, you should be ready to add the next coat. Once you have applied two coats of color, you can start again at the first nail with your top coat. We understand often you may collect nail polishes, however for best results, we recommend that polishes be replaced after 24 months of use. No UV or LED light needed. gel•setter is applied and dries like a regular top coat, but shines like a gel.

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Avoid Light. The pigments in nail polish—especially sheer and pastel colors—can shift over time when exposed to light. Be sure to keep your polish stored away from light (natural and artificial). Know your neons. Neon pigments are especially prone to fading. These shades are released as limited edition shades and should be discarded when they reach their expiration. Correct & protect. If you love the look of natural nails but suffer from staining, apply essie colour corrector for nails. This primer optically neutralizes yellowness of the nail and leaves the nail with a healthy glow.

These are stainless steel mixing balls to help mix the color and ensure it stays at the right consistency for a fluid, flawless application. All our products are tested to the strictest regulations worldwide, and we remain committed to no animal testing. we select performance-based nail polish ingredients that meet the highest standards and consistently deliver the impeccable color, outstanding wear and salon-quality formulas you have come to expect from essie. Include top coat. Re-apply top coat every other day (capping and sealing free edge each time) to help prevent chips and maintain wear and shine longer.

our easy 2-step system of long lasting nail polish colours and top coat bring luxury to your fingertips.

Gently pull the skin around the sidewalls of the nail away from the nail plate before applying colour. If you “draw outside the lines” and get polish on the skin, clean up with a nail art or makeup brush dipped in polish remover. Concealer and angled eye liner brushes are recommended for clean-up. Protect from the sun. Certain polish pigments—especially those found in brighter and neon shades—can fade over time when exposed to natural light. This is why, when you go on sunny vacations, you might find that manicure shades shift slightly during wear. Use no chips ahead top coat, which is formulated with a UV color shield to help reduce this kind of fading. Consider lifestyle. Pale and pastel manicures are at risk for staining from a variety of lifestyle factors. Here are just a few causes of manicure staining and colour change: we did a ton of research and development to ensure that essie gel couture is easy to master. the simplicity of the system, the foolproof streak-free formula, and the precision brush help to make the process easy and surprisingly fun.

The finish of the top coat you choose will determine the overall finish of your manicure. So, it should go without saying, but if you want a glossy manicure, don’t opt for a matte finish and vice versa. Matte top coats are harder to find, but OPI Matte Top Coat is a favorite amongst nail professionals and novices alike. Base coats and top coats are created with the a specific color formula in mind. For optimal wear and shine results, use essie base and top coat with essie color. While some other brands’ formulas may be compatible with essie, results are not assured.

Top coats can carry a number of certifications, including vegan, cruelty-free, five-, seven-, eight-, 15-, and 21-free. Where vegan formulas are made without any animal byproducts and cruelty-free formulas are made without harming any animals, five-, seven-, eight-, 15-, and 21-free formulas refer to being made without common nail polish toxins, like ibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, ethyl tosylamide, and/or xylene. Soak off stubborn sparkle. For particularly stubborn glitter, try the same process you would use for removing gel. Wrap the nails tightly with removal wraps for 2-3 minutes, then remove the wraps. The glitter should be gone. No UV or LED needed. Although gel couture is a gel-like formula, it is applied and dries like an enamel nail polish.