Essie Protein Base Coat

I have issues with my nails chipping and splitting, like I'm sure most people do, so I decided to try Essie's Protein Base Coat. I've been using it for many weeks now--not always consistently--but I do use it whenever I paint my nails.

The base coat itself is a translucent milky white and it goes on clear, adding just a tinge of brightness to your nails.

Valentine's Day Manicure: Opi "Coney Island Cotton Candy" & Essie "Watermelon"

Even though I find Valentine's Day to be a little corny and over the top and pointless (ahem, let me tell you how I really feel...) I decided to do a low-key Valentine's Day manicure. It came out a little messy but I still like it. I was inspired (quite obviously inspired) by the Illamasqua Throb manicure.

So I started out with Opi's "Coney Island Cotton Candy" which is a great nude shade for my skin tone. It leans just a teensie bit pink which made it perfect for what I wanted to do.

Essie "Sew Psyched"

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Taken with Flash

Name: Sew Psyched

Brand: Essie

2 Coats

I like how it covers really well in just two coats. Go Essie on that note!

Taken in Natural Light