10 Facts About Essie Nail Polish You Don’t Know

A wall of Essie nail polish is about as Instagram worthy as the perfect piece of avocado toast—probably more. Long before brands were venturing out of red, pink, and coral territory, Essie was making blues, greens, and berries. As a result, the brand has one of, if not the, most impressive (and photogenic) polish assortments available. But the whimsical colors are only part of the reason Essie has earned a cult following—there’s so such more to that story. How much do you know? 

by DEVEN HOPP

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