Ballet slippers was my go-to for years and I’ve bought many bottles of it over time, but I got tired of how patchy it looked and how I felt like I needed 3-4 coats for it to look even. The other colours apply much nicer.
I love Mint Candy Apple! I've had it for years and it's my all time favorite shade. I call it my happy-polish, because it always makes my nails look so fresh and pretty and me feeling happy! 😁🍏
Bikini So Teeny and Mint Candy Apple are colors I wear often in the spring. ...Essence is new to me, and I'm interested to see how it wears. It's hard for me to catch a live stream, but I'm looking forward to watching it afterwards.
Sundays work so much better than Saturdays for the live shows in my world. Sundays are when I'm winding down and giving myself some self care before the onslaught of the week ahead. That's my vote anyway. Also, I'd love more info on the Essie treatment polishes and all the colors offered. From what I understand, the Queen does indeed only wear Essie Ballet Slippers!
I love to wear some mix of cool-grey-stone colours of Essie on my nails: Chinchilly on one nail, Urban Jungle on two nails and Take It Outside on two nails. Best mani for spring and autumn! It looks like an ombre a little bit ;) I had Ballet Slippers in my collection. Nice colour, but not so good application. Seems to be streaky, not only on ridgy nails... For french or just for natural look I prefer Essence Colour & Go - Sweet As Candy - this is the best sheer, milky pink I've ever use! Perfect application. Unfortunatly polishes don't stay too long on my nails...
Thank you for your suggestions! I will try to look for that Essence polish. I love sheer milky whites. Ballet Slippers applies well but with the new brush. The small brush would make it impossible for sure.
In Stitches and Chinchilly are two of my all time favorite polishes. So beautiful! I love Bordeaux also, great timeless shade. Would love to see more of these brand-best selling shade videos, so fun! :-D
Bordeaux, Chinchilly and Bikini So Teeny are the winners for me. Mint Candy Apple is pretty, but how poorly it plays with ridged nails means that my diabetic disaster nails would make it frustrating to deal with. I've been holding off on Ballet Slippers, and wasn't sure why. After seeing this, and some other live swatches of it, it fell many, many slots down on my To Buy list. Too many other companies have better-performing pale pinks. May we expect a CND Vinylux top seller list? That one would interest me!
My favourite Essie colours are Queen of Hearts (a limited edition collab with Judith Ripka that has diamond dust in it), Meet Me at Sunset/Clambake and Clutch Me If You Can.
I’m a new subscriber but long time Essie wearer. I need to add a couple to my collection. Your videos are easy to watch. Would you care to say what the relationship is between you and the hand model? I need to get my husband to model for me and offer wise and insightful commentary too. 😀 Bordeaux, In Stitches, Chinchilly and BST are my favorites. I’ll never forget getting a compliment on my BST mani many years ago.
Hi Patrice! Thank you for your comment :) I'm glad you liked our video :) PS. We try to keep our personal lives out of RUclips and stick to the nails ;)
Can you do more videos on a wide selection of your favorite milky whites? I am subscribed on two accounts and I love your videos so much. I always come back to the swatch videos for reference. There aren't many others doing elegant manicures like yours anymore.
They are all nail polishes. Essie just called it gel but it’s not. They wear pretty much the same. The Gel Couture might wear a bit longer. Not a big difference :)
I wear Essie Vanity Fair 120. Now the colour has changed to a darker beige. Why is it still called Vanity Fairest? Will it be coming back to the pink shade.
Do you have all of these colors? 😂 Essie Ballet Slippers, Muchi Muchi, Bordeaux, Eternal Optimist, In Stitches, Chinchilly, Bikini So Teeny, Mint Candy Apple, Rock the Runway, TLC- Sheers to You. *not sponsored. Essie on Amazon-com amzn.to/3ruLpxr amzn.to/39Ik0lF Amazon-ca amzn.to/3sBZuu6 amzn.to/2QQMNxJ ❤ Buy Anna and Mr. Salon Life Timmies (coffee) bit.ly/37SiL28 ❤ Channel Support- One time donation- checkout.square.site/pay/ea69271bc71a4bbf81e2656d730de498 ❤ Early Access to future videos on Patreon ($5): www.patreon.com/TheSalonLife Also available: Pro Access to "Watch Me Work" videos ($10)
Your Mint Candy Apple looks gorgeous!!! But for some reason, the European one pulls way more blue. I read a blog post that mentioned an "old" version which is the bluer version that was a manifacturing error which was then corrected to the "new" version which is the one that pulls more green like in this video. But for some reason we still just have that blue one in Europe which is a shame because I much prefer the greener version! 💅😭
Really nice and useful video! Can I ask you if Bordeaux is darker than OPI got the blues to Red or not? I want a bordeaux that remains clearly a bordeaux and doesn't go to black :) thank's!
Hi there! Unfortunately I don't have the OPI color you mentioned so I can't compare but yes, Bordeaux does not look black on the nail :) I know what you mean...
I love the chinchilli.. Bikini so teeny and mint candy apple.. Also the bordeux.. Really enjoy your videos.. What do the tattoo's on hands say.. I keep trying to work it out x
I was actually looking up essie polishes just then other day bc I'm on a mission to find 'the perfect' red polish and I ran across an article talking about essies best selling red polish but its not the 1 in this video. For the life of me I cant remember the name but for some unknown reason they discontinued it and bringing it back this year but only for a few months. It was a red similar to the colors feeling poppy, fifth avenue etc. I'm going to see if I can find it again and if I do I will edit this post.
Hi, I'm pretty sure you're talking about the shade Clambake, I actually own it and I would consider it a vibrant orangy red perfect for the summer ! It's not what I would consider a true red but it's still really pretty.
hello,i like your nail art video,Looking forward to your reply, thank you, and Happy April Fools' Day. I am curious about where you bought these nail products. I hope to get your reply soon. I will be very grateful. Thank you, Happy April Fools' Day.
I wish Essie would bring back Pink a Boo. Does anyone out there know if something similar?? Thx in advance if you do. It was always just a quick easy go to that I loved.
@@TheSalonLife thanks anyway....it's from about 2012. Sometimes I can find older colors on ebay, but not this time. Well, they have 1 and some buttH**l wants 28.00 for it!! The nerve. LoL nope. I'll live.
I have Muchi Muchi and I can't understand how it can be a best seller. It's the streakiest, patchiest, 3 coats and it still looks bad polish I've ever used.
Indeed, here in Europe, we have the bluer version. In the US the "old" version (the bluer one) was a manufacturing error and was corrected to the "new" greener version that it was always meant to be...but sadly in Europe, we have yet to get that memo! 💅😭
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From what I hear ballet slippers is queen Elizabeth's all time favorite polish so hearing its 1 of essies bestsellers is no surprise.
I’m shook
Ballet slippers was my go-to for years and I’ve bought many bottles of it over time, but I got tired of how patchy it looked and how I felt like I needed 3-4 coats for it to look even. The other colours apply much nicer.
Hi Kelsey! Yes, especially with the thin brush, I find the wide brush is good, it makes application smoother, what do you think?
Sally Hansen insta Dry has a better drying dupe, can't remember the shade
Bikini so teeny has been in my collection for years, such a cute colour 😍
I've read one of the Queen's rules is if you're going to wear nail polish, it must be Ballet Slippers.
Currently wearing it. Such an elegant colour.
I love Mint Candy Apple! I've had it for years and it's my all time favorite shade. I call it my happy-polish, because it always makes my nails look so fresh and pretty and me feeling happy! 😁🍏
I’ve been eyeing Bikini So Tiny and Mint Candy Apple for a while now. Should probably get on that for summer.
Bikini So Teeny and Mint Candy Apple are colors I wear often in the spring. ...Essence is new to me, and I'm interested to see how it wears. It's hard for me to catch a live stream, but I'm looking forward to watching it afterwards.
Thank you for watching Kat :))
Sundays work so much better than Saturdays for the live shows in my world. Sundays are when I'm winding down and giving myself some self care before the onslaught of the week ahead. That's my vote anyway. Also, I'd love more info on the Essie treatment polishes and all the colors offered. From what I understand, the Queen does indeed only wear Essie Ballet Slippers!
Yes, Sunday afternoon seems the best for many people :) Thank you for your comment Suzanne!
I love to wear some mix of cool-grey-stone colours of Essie on my nails: Chinchilly on one nail, Urban Jungle on two nails and Take It Outside on two nails. Best mani for spring and autumn! It looks like an ombre a little bit ;) I had Ballet Slippers in my collection. Nice colour, but not so good application. Seems to be streaky, not only on ridgy nails... For french or just for natural look I prefer Essence Colour & Go - Sweet As Candy - this is the best sheer, milky pink I've ever use! Perfect application. Unfortunatly polishes don't stay too long on my nails...
Thank you for your suggestions! I will try to look for that Essence polish. I love sheer milky whites. Ballet Slippers applies well but with the new brush. The small brush would make it impossible for sure.
Chinchilly is always in style. MCM. It was good to see.Bordeaux swatched. Sunday Saturday either one works for me. Love to see that
Thank you Diana :))
I absolutely love sheer nail polishes but in this video I'm loving ROCK THE RUNWAY!
In Stitches and Chinchilly are two of my all time favorite polishes. So beautiful! I love Bordeaux also, great timeless shade. Would love to see more of these brand-best selling shade videos, so fun! :-D
Thank you for your comment :))
Chinchilly for sure! I think I have gone through 5 or 6 bottles :) But I need that Bordeaux colour now aswell!
I’m surprised that Bahama Mama or Flowerista aren’t on the list. Love all these classics from Essie and have been using them for years now.
I love Bordeaux! I bought it this Fall and I love wearing it. Essie's brushes are fantastic for people like me who have small nails.
Hi Jane, I too love these deep vampy reds, so classy
Bordeaux, Chinchilly and Bikini So Teeny are the winners for me. Mint Candy Apple is pretty, but how poorly it plays with ridged nails means that my diabetic disaster nails would make it frustrating to deal with.
I've been holding off on Ballet Slippers, and wasn't sure why. After seeing this, and some other live swatches of it, it fell many, many slots down on my To Buy list. Too many other companies have better-performing pale pinks.
May we expect a CND Vinylux top seller list? That one would interest me!
Yes, Ballet Slippers can be very streaky, especially on less than smooth nails.
the essie tlc polish really does work, and wears so well!!
You guys are my new favorite RUclipsrs
Thank you! The vudeo really helped me to choose. I need ethernal optimism 🥰
My favourites are 'skinny dip' and 'angora cardi'. Thanks for these demos!
I liked ballet slippers, rock the runway, Bordeaux, in stitches, and eternal optimist.
My favourite Essie colours are Queen of Hearts (a limited edition collab with Judith Ripka that has diamond dust in it), Meet Me at Sunset/Clambake and Clutch Me If You Can.
My fav classic Essie is first timer. It looks so amazing in the summer with a tan.
I googled it because I don't have it and yes! Looks so fun!! Does it have a good formula too? Thank you for telling us about it :))
That grey is gorgeous 🔥
It is the Queens favourite nail polish, yes-I live in UK and it’s been mentioned a few times! Definitely!
I’m a new subscriber but long time Essie wearer. I need to add a couple to my collection. Your videos are easy to watch. Would you care to say what the relationship is between you and the hand model? I need to get my husband to model for me and offer wise and insightful commentary too. 😀 Bordeaux, In Stitches, Chinchilly and BST are my favorites. I’ll never forget getting a compliment on my BST mani many years ago.
Hi Patrice! Thank you for your comment :) I'm glad you liked our video :)
PS. We try to keep our personal lives out of RUclips and stick to the nails ;)
Can you do more videos on a wide selection of your favorite milky whites? I am subscribed on two accounts and I love your videos so much. I always come back to the swatch videos for reference. There aren't many others doing elegant manicures like yours anymore.
Bordeaux and Eternal Optimist! 😍
So many great colors!!! We love it.
Wow! Thank you guys for commenting!
@@TheSalonLife XO
bordeaux is one of Essie's original shades!
Thank you for all the videos ❤
Please could you tell witch is better in your opinion, regular or gel nail polish? Im very comfused to choose.. 🙏
They are all nail polishes. Essie just called it gel but it’s not. They wear pretty much the same. The Gel Couture might wear a bit longer. Not a big difference :)
Love Bordeaux, Muchi Muchi, Eternal optimist and Mint Candy Apple. 🥰👌🏻
I love the grey, Bordeaux and my favourite (for me) is
I wear Essie Vanity Fair 120. Now the colour has changed to a darker beige. Why is it still called Vanity Fairest? Will it be coming back to the pink shade.
`Yes. Some years ago ,gray and yellow were all the rage. Unfortunately my parents in law feel for it and decorated their house in those colors.😖
Nice colors and nice swatches!
Do you have all of these colors? 😂
Essie Ballet Slippers, Muchi Muchi, Bordeaux, Eternal Optimist, In Stitches, Chinchilly, Bikini So Teeny, Mint Candy Apple, Rock the Runway, TLC- Sheers to You. *not sponsored.
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I’m surprised wicked was not mentioned.
Your hubby is awesome.
Glad I’m not only one who has ridges with polish
Can you please do a brand review and swatches of the Olive and June range?
I wish but the shipping from the USA is expensive ;( No free shipping to Canada. Right now our budget is quite tight ;(
My favourites are Rock the Runway and Muchi Muchi. For live videos, I would prefer Sunday afternoons!
Your Mint Candy Apple looks gorgeous!!! But for some reason, the European one pulls way more blue. I read a blog post that mentioned an "old" version which is the bluer version that was a manifacturing error which was then corrected to the "new" version which is the one that pulls more green like in this video. But for some reason we still just have that blue one in Europe which is a shame because I much prefer the greener version! 💅😭
I have to get it since I’m in Europe now and compare :)
@@TheSalonLife Yes it would be so helpful!!! ☺️
Love the live streams !!! I love Saturday better
Thank you Janet :))
Really nice and useful video! Can I ask you if Bordeaux is darker than OPI got the blues to Red or not? I want a bordeaux that remains clearly a bordeaux and doesn't go to black :) thank's!
Hi there! Unfortunately I don't have the OPI color you mentioned so I can't compare but yes, Bordeaux does not look black on the nail :) I know what you mean...
@@TheSalonLife Thank you anyway! I think I'm gonna buy Essie bordeaux :) thank's!
Love ballet slippers
Has anyone ever compared Essie's "Bikini So Teeny" with Sally Hansen's Extreme wear "Babe Blue"? I feel like they are very similar
Bordeaux is luscious.
The dark red. Really does look like Danish candy Kongen af Danmark 🤗
In stitches, Bordeaux
Off tropic the darrk green by essie
I have used Ballet Slippers from 2 different bottles. Both of them were streaky. I prefer Vanity Fairest.
Hi Ruth! Which brush do you have in these bottles?
Bordeaux and gray
I love the chinchilli.. Bikini so teeny and mint candy apple.. Also the bordeux.. Really enjoy your videos.. What do the tattoo's on hands say.. I keep trying to work it out x
Keep trying Yvonne :)))) Thank you for your comment 💕
@@TheSalonLife is one hand emil and the other clay and the thumb is an & symbol x yes the queen does use essie ballet slippers
I was actually looking up essie polishes just then other day bc I'm on a mission to find 'the perfect' red polish and I ran across an article talking about essies best selling red polish but its not the 1 in this video. For the life of me I cant remember the name but for some unknown reason they discontinued it and bringing it back this year but only for a few months. It was a red similar to the colors feeling poppy, fifth avenue etc. I'm going to see if I can find it again and if I do I will edit this post.
Hi, I'm pretty sure you're talking about the shade Clambake, I actually own it and I would consider it a vibrant orangy red perfect for the summer ! It's not what I would consider a true red but it's still really pretty.
Sadly they discontinued In Stitches. 😪😭 and my favourite All Tied Up. 😭
How could Essie discontinue a Top 10 shade?? Makes no sense 🤷🏽♀️
@@04ngarcia maybe they can’t get the pigments for it anymore?
And In Stitches
I have all of these
Muy bonitos colores dónde podría encontrarlos aquí en España.😊
Hola Ana Rosa!
En Primor y aqui:
www.maquillalia.com/
También Amazon.es :)
I have 760 for bikini so teeny on my nails right now and it’s really pretty you have to do two coats but it looks really pretty
My bad 764
hello,i like your nail art video,Looking forward to your reply, thank you, and Happy April Fools' Day. I am curious about where you bought these nail products. I hope to get your reply soon. I will be very grateful. Thank you, Happy April Fools' Day.
I wish Essie would bring back Pink a Boo. Does anyone out there know if something similar?? Thx in advance if you do. It was always just a quick easy go to that I loved.
Sadly I’ve never had “Pink a Boo”
@@TheSalonLife thanks anyway....it's from about 2012. Sometimes I can find older colors on ebay, but not this time. Well, they have 1 and some buttH**l wants 28.00 for it!! The nerve. LoL nope. I'll live.
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Can you find Belly Dance any more? By essie is it amazing.
Eternal Optimist
I have Muchi Muchi and I can't understand how it can be a best seller. It's the streakiest, patchiest, 3 coats and it still looks bad polish I've ever used.
My mint candy apple polish leans more blue and it looks like a robin egg blue not a mint color and it drives me crazy!!!!
Where did you get yours Nicole? Country wise
Is it older? I’ve seen this online and it seems that the older formulas on the color have a bit more blue.
Ive heard that old formula was more blue
Indeed, here in Europe, we have the bluer version. In the US the "old" version (the bluer one) was a manufacturing error and was corrected to the "new" greener version that it was always meant to be...but sadly in Europe, we have yet to get that memo! 💅😭
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In Stiches
Buy that woman a pack of wine gummies (or wine gums we call them)!
Ps favourite shades Bordeaux and Rock the Runway
😂
Are you German?
No, I'm Polish but I lived in Canada for many many years...
I have bikini so teeny and it's absolutely beautiful 💙
🤪🤪🤪💅💅
You do amazing work. But why put on a man's hands?
Hi Mary, why not :) He is a patient model :))