Thanks for the tip- I'll try it on my weak nails.

This! I use the base coat and then the gel based (regular) Essie color and top coat. I go 2 weeks between manicures. I use sheer and light shades, but I love going that long with a regular manicure.

I usually wear Essie Smooth E as my base coat under Essie polish.

I was given Essie Here to Stay by mistake when I ordered online.

Let me tell you.

The Essie Here to Stay is the best long wear base coat ever. I keep my nails short. I went almost 14 days with no chips or peeling. For a coral nail polish, that is really important.

I am currently wearing Essie Handmade with Love, a summer coral shade from the same name collection from Summer 2022.