#essiegelcouture is one of my favorite polishes. Since I started growing my nails out in July and stopped wearing acrylics, I wanted my manis to last a minimum of 7 days. This polish has lasted me 13 days. Even then it was chip free ( just minor wearing at the tips). I do suggest using a basecoat though. Also I'm so proud of my nail growth. Y'all I had paper thin nails. You can grow your nails with time and patience. You need to use cuticle oil as much as possible in the beginning, and you have to keep them short until all the damaged nail grows out (otherwise your nail will continue to break),file them weekly only going in one direction( don't saw them back and forth), and you need to keep them polished to reinforce the nail. I'll give more tips the more I post. But know, YOU can grow your nails! #nails #nailart #naturalnails #nailgrowthjourney #essie #cndnailoil #lushlemonyflutter #sechevite #opi #allthatglittersisgold #notd #nailgrowth #longnails #healthynails #nailsofinstagram #beautyblogger