A vivid coral-red manicure with glossy gel-effect shine—no lamp required.
✦ Polished Color With Gel-Like Shine
ESSIE COUTURE 260 FLASHED is a Gel by essie longwear nail polish shade with a bright cream coral-red look, described across retailers as poppy and electric vermillion. The finish is high-gloss and gel-like, giving nails a smooth, mirror-shine effect without the need for UV or LED curing.
Created for Essie’s 2-step color and top coat system, this shade is applied directly to bare nails, followed by Gel by essie top coat. The single color bottle is ideal for anyone who wants a polished, salon-inspired manicure look with the ease of standard polish removal.
✦ Manicure Benefits You’ll Love
✦ Gel-Effect GlossCreates a shiny, gel-like look with a smooth mirror-shine finish.
✦ No Lamp NeededEnjoy a glossy manicure effect without UV or LED curing.
✦ Bold Coral-Red ColorFlashed brings a vivid cream coral-red shade with a bright, polished presence.
✦ 2-Step Essie SystemDesigned to pair with Gel by essie top coat for longwear color and shine.
✦ Smooth Brush ApplicationEssie’s swirl-stem, paddle-style brush is designed to help distribute polish evenly.
✦ Removes Like PolishComes off with standard acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover—no soak-off gel process required.
✦ Key Ingredients
Butyl AcetateListed in Essie’s published Gel by essie ingredient information.
Ethyl AcetatePart of the Gel by essie longwear polish formula published by Essie.
NitrocelluloseIncluded in the brand’s Gel by essie ingredient list for nail color formulas.
Acrylates CopolymerFeatured in Essie’s published Gel by essie formula information.
✦ How to Use
- 01Start with clean bare nails, removing oils and any cuticle debris before application.
- 02Apply two thin coats of Gel by essie color directly to the nail; Essie states no base coat is needed.
- 03Seal with one coat of Gel by essie top coat for the intended glossy 2-step finish.
- 04To remove, use standard acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover; no UV-gel soak-off or scraping process is required.
