Comments on: Variations on a Theme: The Traditional Essie French Manicure http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/ The first step is admitting you have a problem. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:56:58 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Tania http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-25161 Tania Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:21:57 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-25161 Do you have any Essie color recommendations for something that is more stark white than Marshmallow? I put on 4 coats of Marshamallow and it's still pretty sheer...am jealous that you achieved the perfect French tip with just two coats! Do you have any Essie color recommendations for something that is more stark white than Marshmallow? I put on 4 coats of Marshamallow and it’s still pretty sheer…am jealous that you achieved the perfect French tip with just two coats!

]]> By: Dani http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-19158 Dani Thu, 14 May 2009 03:21:17 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-19158 do professionals use only one coat of pink for the french mani? I can't get a solid pink look without streaks. I used Zoya and Orly. I know you recommend Essie, but not sure its the product but how I apply it. Orly Bonder as Base coat, 2 coats of pink, then one coat of white on tips, finally Seche top coat. Still streaks! do professionals use only one coat of pink for the french mani? I can’t get a solid pink look without streaks. I used Zoya and Orly. I know you recommend Essie, but not sure its the product but how I apply it. Orly Bonder as Base coat, 2 coats of pink, then one coat of white on tips, finally Seche top coat. Still streaks!

]]> By: Marsha http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-17142 Marsha Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:07:16 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-17142 Thanks so much for the tips on the french manicure. I had purchased an Essie polish called Hi Maintenance. I used two coats and my nails are abit too pink. I will try Mademoiselle next time and only one coat. I applied Marshmallow on the tips first after the base coat and before applying the Hi Maintenance. Am I doing this in the correct order? Thanks so much for the tips on the french manicure. I had purchased an Essie polish called Hi Maintenance. I used two coats and my nails are abit too pink. I will try Mademoiselle next time and only one coat. I applied Marshmallow on the tips first after the base coat and before applying the Hi Maintenance. Am I doing this in the correct order?

]]> By: Steph http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-14331 Steph Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:10:47 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-14331 I do! I know a lot of people don't but I love them. (Even on toes! *gasp*) lol. I do! I know a lot of people don’t but I love them. (Even on toes! *gasp*) lol.

]]> By: Caitie http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-13777 Caitie Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:32:59 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-13777 I love french manicures, I'm glad to see that you do too! I love french manicures, I’m glad to see that you do too!

]]> By: pretear http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-2670 pretear Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:36:05 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-2670 You can get camo for dirt cheap at TJ Maxx - I just scored a bottle for 3.95! I'm sorry to heard that you're having streak issues. Maybe try Mademoiselle over a non-ridge filler? You can get camo for dirt cheap at TJ Maxx – I just scored a bottle for 3.95! I’m sorry to heard that you’re having streak issues. Maybe try Mademoiselle over a non-ridge filler?

]]> By: The Asian Girl http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-2588 The Asian Girl Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:28:33 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-2588 I needed professional-looking colors and bought both Mademoiselle and Marshmallow for a French mani. I used Seche's ridge filling base then Mademoiselle; streaks ahoy! I didn't have time for a redo; I'm cringing at my current nail state. I read that your favorite ridge filler is Barielle Camo; I'm still saving up my pennies for that inevitable purchase. What do you do to combat the inevitable Essie streaks? I needed professional-looking colors and bought both Mademoiselle and Marshmallow for a French mani. I used Seche’s ridge filling base then Mademoiselle; streaks ahoy! I didn’t have time for a redo; I’m cringing at my current nail state. I read that your favorite ridge filler is Barielle Camo; I’m still saving up my pennies for that inevitable purchase. What do you do to combat the inevitable Essie streaks?

]]> By: pretear http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-107 pretear Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:22:21 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-107 Thank you so much Alison. : ) I actually use a ton of stuff but I think the most essential are cuticle oils (CND Solar Oil is my go-to), hand creams, and a glass nail file (which helps prevent peels and breaks). I don't really use strengtheners, I find that my nails stay healthy and grow nicely if I just constantly keep them painted. Let me know if you have any other questions. : ) Thank you so much Alison. : ) I actually use a ton of stuff but I think the most essential are cuticle oils (CND Solar Oil is my go-to), hand creams, and a glass nail file (which helps prevent peels and breaks). I don’t really use strengtheners, I find that my nails stay healthy and grow nicely if I just constantly keep them painted. Let me know if you have any other questions. : )

]]> By: Alison http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Alison Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:52:39 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-106 Hi, I love your blog and really appreiate the trouble you go to for the great swatches, it's really useful being able to see the colours before I buy. I too love french manicures (although I like them to look really natural so probably more of an american manicure) anway, I always use mademoiselle and marshmallow but just one coat of each. Your nails are beautiful, perfect length and shape, do you do them yourself? If so what are your favourite products? Hi,

I love your blog and really appreiate the trouble you go to for the great swatches, it’s really useful being able to see the colours before I buy.

I too love french manicures (although I like them to look really natural so probably more of an american manicure) anway, I always use mademoiselle and marshmallow but just one coat of each.

Your nails are beautiful, perfect length and shape, do you do them yourself? If so what are your favourite products?

]]> By: Ponchy http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Ponchy Fri, 30 May 2008 16:13:02 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-104 Great french mani! I must confess that I will always think that french mani's (at the proper length...not talons) are classy & classic. Thanks for the great article/pic! Great french mani! I must confess that I will always think that french mani’s (at the proper length…not talons) are classy & classic. Thanks for the great article/pic!

]]> By: ericka http://polishaddict.com/2008/05/28/traditional-essie-french-mani/comment-page-1/#comment-105 ericka Thu, 29 May 2008 14:01:23 +0000 http://polishaddict.wordpress.com/?p=29#comment-105 I totally agree with you and love Essie for their pales! Have been debating by Marshmallow forever now...still searching for a wearable semi-opaque white! I totally agree with you and love Essie for their pales! Have been debating by Marshmallow forever now…still searching for a wearable semi-opaque white!

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