For the perfect manicure, apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original nail color. finish with any one of our essie top coats. 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.