A deep indigo-blue manicure with the polished gloss of classic Essie color.
✦ Rich Indigo Nail Color
Essie Regular 1052 All The Wave is a deep indigo to sapphire-blue shade from Essie’s Original nail lacquer family. Retailer listings describe it as a cream, high-gloss finish, giving the color a smooth, saturated look that feels bold yet beautifully wearable.
Designed for traditional polish application, this regular enamel is best paired with a base coat, two thin coats of color, and a glossy top coat. Please note that 1052 refers to the regular lacquer shade; the gel-coded 1052G is a separate UV/LED-cured product and should not be used the same way unless the bottle specifically indicates gel.
✦ Why It Belongs in Your Polish Wardrobe
✦ Deep Sapphire ToneA dramatic indigo-blue shade with a refined, jewel-toned presence on the nails.
✦ Creamy Gloss FinishRetailer listings describe the finish as cream and high-gloss for a smooth, polished manicure look.
✦ Classic Essie EnamelPart of Essie’s Original regular lacquer format, made for traditional air-dry polish application.
✦ Two-Coat Color RoutineEssie’s application guidance recommends two thin coats of color for full color payoff.
✦ Patented Brush DesignEssie notes its camel-stem brush is designed to help deliver controlled flow and professional-looking application.
✦ Vegan Brand FormulaEssie states its polish formulas are vegan, with no animal-derived ingredients, on brand product pages.
✦ Key Ingredients
NitrocelluloseListed by retailers as part of the lacquer base that helps create a smooth film of color on the nail.
Ethyl Acetate & Butyl AcetateCommon polish solvents shown in retailer ingredient lists for this shade.
Blue & Mineral ColorantsRetailer listings note colorants such as Blue 1 Lake, Ultramarines, Mica, and Titanium Dioxide may be present.
Label May VaryIngredient listings can differ by region or production run, so always refer to the bottle packaging for the most current information.
✦ How to Use
- 01 Start with clean, dry nails and apply one coat of Essie Strong Start base coat or your preferred base coat.
- 02 Apply a thin first coat of All The Wave, using smooth strokes from base to tip.
- 03 Apply a second thin coat while the first layer is still tacky to build full color payoff.
- 04 Seal with Essie Stay Longer or your preferred top coat to lock in shine, then allow the manicure to dry normally.
