For the first time ever, Essie nail polish is unveiling its most iconic, best-selling nail polishes of all time – shades that have defined nail culture and trends for generations.

Since its debut in 1981, Essie has created over 1,000 shades of polish, yet a select few have risen to icon status.

Cult favorites like ballet slippers, bikini so teeny, wicked, topless & barefoot and more continue to dominate, cementing the brand’s legacy as the color authority and proving that nail color can be both timeless and trendsetting.

Beloved by stars from Sofia Richie and Hailey Bieber to Helen Mirren, Selena Gomez and even royal family members including the late Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton, these shades have become staples across red carpets, runways, and everyday life alike.

• Core Color Demand: America’s polish obsession is fueled by the classics, with a bottle sold every 4 seconds. A bottle every 4 seconds! With non-stop demand, these beloved classic shades see an incredible 14 bottles flying off shelves every minute as enthusiasts continuously build their polish wardrobes with 100+ shades and counting!
  
• Ballet Slippers Reigns Supreme: Essie’s timeless pink sells one bottle every minute, cementing its place as the ultimate it-girl manicure must-have.