Most nail polishes simply coat the nail; this one actively cares for it while delivering effortless, everyday colour. Essie Treat Love & Colour Strength + Colour Nail Polish is designed for weak, peeling nails that still deserve a polished, professional finish. It gives you the look of a manicure with the ease of a treatment you can wear every day.

The formula is enriched with calcium and a vitamin B5 derivative (calcium pantothenate) to help support the appearance of stronger, more resilient nails. Camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract provides antioxidant care to help defend against daily environmental stress. A blend of film-formers and resins creates a flexible shield that helps reduce the look of peeling and surface damage over time.

This polish has a smooth, self-levelling texture that glides on thinly and dries quickly to a glossy, treatment-like finish. The sheer, luminous coverage helps disguise ridges and imperfect nail tone while still looking natural. Wear it alone for a low-maintenance manicure that looks freshly done for days with minimal touch-ups.

Apply it as you would a nail treatment, not a heavy lacquer: thin coats, even strokes, and a few minutes between layers. No separate base or top coat is required, so you save time without compromising on a groomed appearance. For ongoing benefits, reapply regularly as part of your weekly nail routine.

Clinically tested treatment-polish hybrid visibly reduces the look of peeling and breakage in 1 week with continuous use.Optical brighteners and fine minerals help diffuse imperfections and enhance natural nail clarity and radiance.Flexible resin network improves adherence while allowing the nail to move naturally, helping reduce chipping.Pro-inspired brush design fans out to match the nail curve for smooth, streak-minimising application.

Use Essie Treat Love & Colour on its own between stronger salon or at-home gel services to give nails a caring interval without sacrificing a polished look. It also pairs well with Essie cuticle oils and hand care for a complete nail-conditioning routine.

A clinically tested treatment and colour hybrid that helps weak nails look smoother, stronger and more polished with minimal effort.

Ethyl Acetate, Butyl Acetate, Nitrocellulose, Propyl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Tributyl Citrate, Tosylamide/Epoxy Resin, Adipic Acid/Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride Copolymer, Stearlkonium Hectorite, Acrylates Copolymer, Benzophenone-1, Hydrogenated Acetophenone/Oxymethylene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Acetyl Tributyl Citrate, Citric Acid, Isophorone Diamine/Isophthalic Acid/Tromethamine Copolymer, Phthalic Anhydride/Glycerin/Glycidyl Decanoate Copolymer, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Silica, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Oxidized Polyethylene, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Ethyl Tosylamide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Colophonium/Rosin, Alumina, Magnesium Silicate, Tin Oxide, Polyacrylate-4, Polyurethane-11, CI 77002/Aluminum Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide. May Contain [+/-]: CI 77891/Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/Iron Oxides, CI 19140/Yellow 5 Lake, Mica, CI 15850/Red 6 Lake, CI 77120/Barium Sulfate, CI 15850/Red 7 Lake, CI 15880/Red 34 Lake, CI 77163/Bismuth Oxychloride, CI 77510/Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide, CI 77266 [Nano]/Black 2, CI 77400/Bronze Powder, CI 77000/Aluminum Powder, CI 77510/Ferric Ferrocyanide, 42090/Blue 1 Lake, CI 77288/Chromium Oxide Greens, CI 45410/Red 28, CI 60725/Violet 2, CI 77400/Copper Powder, CI 15850/Red 7, CI 75470/Carmine, CI 45370/Orange 5, CI 45380/Red 21, CI 19140/Yellow 5

• Step 1. Start with clean, dry nails, ensuring all old polish, oils and hand cream are removed.
• Step 2. Gently file and shape the nails, then lightly smooth any prominent ridges if needed.
• Step 3. Apply a thin, even coat of Essie Treat Love & Colour to each nail using 3 strokes: one down the centre, then each side.
• Step 4. Allow the first coat to dry for a few minutes, then apply a second thin coat for a more perfected, glossy finish.
• Step 5. Cap the free edge of each nail with the brush tip to help minimise chipping.
• Step 6. Reapply every few days, removing and starting fresh once a week for continuous strengthening benefits.

Pro Tips

• Focus the first coat on creating smooth, even coverage; use the second coat to refine the finish rather than add thickness.
• Avoid stacking multiple additional layers, as very thick application can reduce wear time and increase the chance of peeling.
• Leave a tiny gap around the cuticle area to prevent flooding and achieve a cleaner, more professional look.
• For very fragile nails, use this polish continuously for several weeks before returning to more intensive lacquer or gel use.