essie Original Nail Polish, 5 allure, Sheer White Nail Polish, 13.5 ml

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Like many things in life, it does depend, but as a rule of thumb we’d recommend sitting tight for at least 15 minutes to let your nails dry. And although your nails should be touch-dry after 15 minutes, try to avoid anything that could cause smudges for another 2 or 3 hours. Remember that manicure-specific details like the shade, the number of coats, the type of nail polish, and how long you’ve had the bottle can affect drying time, as can external factors like the temperature and humidity levels.

for more than 40 years, essie has been a color authority and leader in nail luxury. founded in 1981 by our namesake Essie Weingarten, essie continues to delight the color-obsessed with a love shared all over the world. While nobody can force you to apply a top coat, we would strongly recommend it if you have the time and you want your manicure to last, chip-free. In fact, the right top coat can also help your manicure dry faster, and enhance or transform the overall texture of your manicure. Just like a top coat can multitask in upping your manicure game, the right top coat can prolong its life, stop those pesky chips in the polish, and offer protection, strength and nourishment for your nails. So again, although you could paint straight onto your nail, with so many fantastic base coats to choose from, and so many benefits, why would you? Remember, it all comes down to your personal preferences at that moment and what you think will make you happiest when you look down at your hands for the next week or two. But if you're still not sure what color to try next and you're looking for inspiration for where to begin, we've pulled together a guide to the best nail polish colors of all time with options from prestige, drugstore, and indie brands — all curated by top editorial nail artists such as Rita Remark, Mar y Sol Inzerillo, Miss Pop, and more. Essie Allure nail polish is a sheer white nail colour with a natural hint of pink. This soft neutral white nail varnish is perfect for any season and occasion, but especially bridal. Fit for a princess and a royal wedding. It can also be used with Blanc shade to create a perfect French manicure.

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Looking for a high shine gel finish? Try essie’s two-step system ‘Gel Couture’ which works without a base coat and a UV lamp. Needing a break from harsh nail treatments or simply in need of some TLC? Try Treat Love & Colour, our colour and care formula which delivers stronger nails in just one week, 65 percent less peeling and 35 percent less breakage †. Whether you need soothing oil for dehydrated cuticles, a strengthener for dry, brittle nails, or a long-lasting top/base coat combo, essie has the perfect nail care treatments for you.

essie is a cult favourite amongst celebrities and fashion designers making numerous appearances on the catwalk, red carpet and even down the aisle — shop ballet slippers, allure, and mademoiselle. Last but not least, don’t forget to shop our nail kits, they make the perfect present for a special someone.

So how did this now-legendary shade come to be? Allure editor in chief Linda Wells asked Weingarten, fifteen years ago, for a sheer nude that anyone could wear. Allure didn't just have a front row seat at Westminster Abbey this morning, we made an appearance right at the altar—in the form of Kate Middleton's freshly painted monarchical manicure. To our surprise, and delight, the news broke this morning that for the most watched wedding in the world, manicurist Marina Sandoval used a mix of Bourjois So Laque Nail Enamel in Rose Lounge (a very pale pink) and Essie Nail Polish in Allure, a beige polish Essie Weingarten created for the magazine almost 15 years ago. "I am so excited, you have no idea," Weingarten told us this morning over the phone. "I was screaming when I found out. You have the most perfect nude on the most perfect manicured nails and we're so fortunate that the royals chose to wear it on the most important day of their lives." An interesting tidbit? Essie polish has been the go-to nail product for every royal ceremony that Weingarten can remember. Our founder Essie Weingarten debuted 12 shades in Las Vegas, Nevada in pursuit of one goal: to help women feel special and to give them the perfect manicure. Some of the original shades are still in the range today – shop bordeaux and blanc now.

America's nail salon expert, essie is the go-to nail brand for salon professionals, beauty junkies, industry insiders, celebrities and fashion icons around the world. essie remains center stage on runways around the world, offering highly anticipated color collections that drive trends season after season. the salon-quality formulas and catchy, whimsical names have led to the creation of thousands of shades across various products, including original, gel couture, expressie, LOVE by essie and essie care. Manicures are so much more than just colorful fingertips. They're a means of self-expression, self-care, and joy — that is, if you can ever decide on a nail polish color.

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become a nail health expert by learning about what causes weak nailsand what treatments work so you can have stronger nails for life. you can also take a deep dive into splitting, peeling and flaky nails, or discover the best treatments for lines and ridges. Not all nail polish will harden your nails, but you can find options enriched with health-boosting ingredients for your nails. essie’s TREAT, LOVE & COLOURrange is a 1-step strength & colour collection that gives you stronger nails in just 1 week. Not only does it come in a wide range of on-trend colours, but it transforms your nail health with 60% less peeling and 35% less breakage. • and try out the hard to resist advanced nail strengthener, a treatment formulated with MSM technology to protect and strengthen weak, damaged nails. you’ll see healthier nails after just 3 days!