the art of the manicure perfected, from America's nail salon expert: high performance essie top coats, base coats and treatments, for every detail of your manicure, the perfect compliment to any essie nail polish color. bring the salon experience home with essie No Chips Ahead, our protective top coat formula that seals in color for a smooth and glossy finish that helps protect against peeling and tip wear. the result: a brilliantly glossy, chip-resistant manicure.