Despite the abundance of incredible nail trends that have been dominating 2025 so far—I’m talking iridescent soap nails, pistachio manicures and vibrant jelly nails—I’ve been on something of a manicure hiatus of late. Specifically, a break from gel manicures after a rather questionable removable job at a salon I had never visited before left my nails in tatters. After mourning the loss of my formerly strong and shiny nails and healthy cuticles, I spoke to a manicurist pal who suggested a total nail reset—switching out my favourite nail art designs and trending gel polishes for totally bare nails instead.
I’ll be honest, as a beauty editor who writes about nail trends for a living ,I wasn’t convinced. Let’s be honest, cuticle oils and nail strengtheners are great for nourishing and caring for your nails, but as for making them look polished? Not so much. Thankfully, though, I recently discovered something that does it all—strengthens, protects, and makes your nails look incredibly chic. Enter: Essie To The Rescue. A nourishing nail treatment that has somehow managed to both transform the condition of my nails while becoming my most-worn nail colour. Since wearing it, I’ve lost count of how many people have asked me what I’m wearing on my nails, which is high praise indeed for a treatment designed for damaged nails. So, let’s get into what makes it so brilliant.
