So yesterday I started the John Frieda 3 Day Straight review.  I didn't have a blow dryer, so while I was waiting I painted my nails.  Essie advertises everywhere, and they seem so interesting.  So last month I had to pick up a bottle and try it out.  I got the shade BBF Boy Best Friend by Essie.

So I started out by removing the current nail polish I had on my nails.

Next I used the blue side of the buffer to make my nail surface smoother.

After that I used the gray side to polish the surface of my nails.

I used Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails as a base.  I put on two coats.

Next I put on the Essie Shade.  I used three coats.

After that I put the OPI Black Shatter Nail Polish on.  Only on my ring finger.

The last nail polish I put on was N.Y.C.'s Extra Shiny Top Coat.

I used the white side of the buffer to increase shine.

The last step was to use the cuticle oil.

That seems like a lot of work, but it really is worth it.  This is my first shade of Essie nail polish and I absolutely loved it.  It's perfect for the base shade of a french manicure.  Especially since it doesn't really become opaque.  I like it as a nail color though.  It's the perfect pinkish/nude shade for my nails, and it doesn't wash me out.  It also doesn't chip for at least 5 days in my past experience.  If you're looking for a shade like this one, I would definitely recommend it.

xxoo,

Claire.