over a thousand nuanced colors, essie original nail polish takes from the latest fashion and cultural trends to make your manicure possibilities endless, with a wink and story always on hand. essie original nail color provides salon quality formula for flawless nail coverage. america’s nail salon expert since 1981, essie connects the world through color and its infinite storytelling possibilities. essie is synonymous with salon quality formulas, impeccable colors and whimsical names that make life more colorful. for the perfect manicure, apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of your favorite essie nail color. finish with any one of your preferred essie top coats.