7 Best Essie Gel Polish Colors to Consider Next Time You’re at the Salon

This prep-school blue is aptly named and a must have for fall looks. The “academy blue-black” shade is vampy and chic — an ideal option for anyone who wants to try a deeper nail color without fully committing to it.

This light sienna brown shade looks good on just about everyone and is a great neutral shades for deeper skin tones. This is also a go to option and has the potential to be anyone’s signature shade.

Ever since oil slick became a thing, we see it everywhere — hairstyles, lipstick, water bottles — you name it. It’s time to add manicure to that list with For The Twill of It, a rich maple shade with reflective green shimmer and lots of dimension.

A celeb favorite, Mink Muffs was practically made for colder months. The smoky taupe shade is the perfect neutral for deeper skin tones and adds warmth to any mani.

This classic red hue looks great all year round and is a flattering on every nail shape and length. Try this any time you want a pop of color without scaring yourself — we promise you’ll fall in love.

One of the most popular Essie shades out there, this light peachy pink is the perfect neutral hue. It’s sheer, brightens up the nail, and is instantly chic. Choose this when you can’t decide what to get — you can never go wrong.

Gray might not seem like the most exciting nail color at first glance, but Smokin’ Hot will convince you otherwise. It’s a backstage favorite and has found its place among fashion and beauty editor set. In other words, it’s a cool girl shade that will take any manicure to the next level.