from the house of essie comes gel couture nail polish, an extravagantly sophisticated collection, crafted to perfection and fashioned to last. designed with the haute vision of couture, the line presents 42 colors with staying power that introduce luxury to your fingertips. perfect for both salon and at-home application, the instant gel-like shine is achieved in an easy 2-step system that anyone can master. the patent-pending curve hugging color brush provides for perfect coverage and a flawless finish. no uv lamp needed, easy removal. step 1: apply 2 coats of gel couture color to clean, bare nails. step 2: finish with 1 coat of gel couture top coat luxurious longwear with gel-like color and shine in an easy 2-step system no lamp needed, easy removal patent-pending curve hugging brush for perfect essie color coverage use with gel couture top coat for optimal results