ESSIE COUTURE 342 PAINT THE GOWN RED (2)

A polished red with gel-like shine, made for a manicure that feels refined, glossy, and effortlessly finished.

✦ Gel-Like Color, No Lamp Needed

Essie Gel Couture Paint The Gown Red #342 is a longwear nail polish created to deliver a gel-like, glassy finish without a UV or LED lamp. Designed as part of Essie’s Gel Couture 2-step system, this color is meant to be paired with Gel Couture Top Coat for a polished look with enhanced shine.

The integrated curve-hugging, easy-glide brush helps sweep color smoothly across the nail, making application feel clean and controlled. Wear is marketed by the manufacturer for up to 15 days when used as directed, with removal that feels familiar—like regular nail polish.

✦ Why It Belongs in Your Manicure Routine

✦ Key Ingredients

✦ How to Use

• 01 Start with clean, bare nails or apply one coat of your preferred Essie base coat to help prep the nail surface.
• 02 Apply two thin coats of Essie Gel Couture Paint The Gown Red, allowing each coat to settle before the next.
• 03 Finish with one coat of Essie Gel Couture Top Coat for the brand’s signature gel-like shine and longwear look.
• 04 To remove, use acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover and avoid peeling or scraping the color from the nail.