America's nail salon expert, essie is the go-to nail brand for salon professionals, beauty junkies, industry insiders, celebrities and fashion icons around the world. essie remains center stage on runways around the world, offering highly anticipated color collections that drive trends season after season. the salon-quality formulas and catchy, whimsical names have led to the creation of thousands of shades across various products, including original, gel couture, expressie, LOVE by essie and essie care. for more than 40 years, essie has been a color authority and leader in nail luxury. founded in 1981 by our namesake Essie Weingarten, essie continues to delight the color-obsessed with a love shared all over the world.