---
product_id: 500965657
title: "essie Salon-Quality Nail Polish, 8-free Vegan, Gray, No Ex-Pectations, 0.46 fl oz"
brand: "essie"
price: "R237"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 12
category: "Essie"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/500965657-essie-salon-quality-nail-polish-8-free-vegan-gray-no
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Deep gray with purple undertones 8-free vegan formula Easy glide brush for streak-free finish essie Salon-Quality Nail Polish, 8-free Vegan, Gray, No Ex-Pectations, 0.46 fl oz

**Brand:** essie
**Price:** R237
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💅 Own your look with the gray that means business

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** essie Salon-Quality Nail Polish, 8-free Vegan, Gray, No Ex-Pectations, 0.46 fl oz by essie
- **How much does it cost?** R237 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/500965657-essie-salon-quality-nail-polish-8-free-vegan-gray-no)

## Best For

- essie enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted essie brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trendsetting Shade:** Cool gray with subtle purple undertones for a modern edge
- • **Salon-Quality Shine:** Glossy, flawless coverage that lasts
- • **Effortless Application:** Exclusive brush fits every nail for pro results at home
- • **Vegan & 8-Free Formula:** Clean, cruelty-free beauty without compromise
- • **Complete Manicure System:** Pairs perfectly with essie base & top coats plus cuticle oil

## Overview

Essie’s No Ex-Pectations nail polish delivers a salon-quality, glossy finish in a sophisticated deep gray with purple undertones. This 8-free, vegan formula ensures a clean, cruelty-free manicure with an exclusive easy glide brush for streak-free, professional application. Perfectly designed for trend-conscious professionals seeking a polished, modern edge.

## Description

inspired by the best breakup you’ve ever had, the limited edition essie valentine’s day 2023 collection is all about an empowering self-romance. with each shade, experience a radical self-love rush that will empower you to flirt with freedom. for the perfect manicure, apply one coat of any of our essie base coats on nails. follow with two coats of essie original nail color. finish with any one of our essie top coats.

Review: Beautiful blue! - The brightest, deepest blue there is. (: looks nearly perfect for a solid week with no chips and a quality top coat.
Review: Best polish brand - Best brand ever. Was gray though, needed black, my bad

## Features

- Glossy Shine Nail Polish: essie's No Ex-Pectations is a cool, deep gray vegan nail polish with purple undertones and a cream finish. Salon quality nail color formula provides flawless coverage and glossy shine
- Even, Professional Application: Our exclusive easy glide brush fits every nail size and allows for quick, streak-free, even and professional application at home. Flawless nail color coverage and durability with every brush stroke
- The Perfect Manicure: Apply 1 coat of any of our base coat polishes on nails, follow with two coats of essie nail polish, and finish with any 1 of our top coat offerings. Follow with essie on a roll apricot cuticle oil, a nail care essential
- Iconic and Trendsetting Colors: from the essie collection, which has produced over a thousand nail polish shades and counting. essie nail polish takes from fashion and cultural trends to make manicure possibilities endless
- America's Nail Expert: essie is a leader in nail luxury, committed to high quality standards. Our nail polish has a vegan formula with no animal derived ingredients and no animal testing. essie nail polishes and nail care products make life colorful

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B0BH57HKN4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,874 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #639 in Nail Polish |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (437) |
| Item model number  | 0095008057064 |
| Manufacturer  | Essie |
| Product Dimensions  | 2.7 x 1.14 x 2.7 inches; 0.46 ounces |
| UPC  | 095008057064 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** essie
- **Color:** 19 NO EX-PECTATIONS
- **Finish Type:** Glossy
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 2.7 x 1.14 x 2.7 inches
- **Liquid Volume:** 0.46 Fluid Ounces
- **Material Feature:** Vegan
- **Material Type Free:** Formaldehyde Free, Toluene Free
- **Special Feature:** Vegan, Chip Resistant, Salon Quality
- **Type:** base

## Images

![essie Salon-Quality Nail Polish, 8-free Vegan, Gray, No Ex-Pectations, 0.46 fl oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61KmdJBh1YL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Every Esse I've purchased has been clumpy, uneven & a nightmare to apply. Chips quickly even with top coat. Am I missing something about how to use?**
A: Umm.. ok listen it has been a nightmare to me too but to be honest you can look for ways of how you can do that without messing oh and if you want a tip from me , you can apply a petroleum jelly around your nails and after applying your nail position you can remove them with an ear stick

**Q: looking for color number 1512..name is off my bottle but looks like this color, lady like, pink mauve**
A: Number on my lady like is 316

**Q: I received it and it seems fake it had a terrible strong spell that I inhaled and the bottle is very different compared to my Essie bottles**
A: Same! Just tried it today and thought it just can't be the original. It also took forever to dry and small bubbles appeared after that. So bad that I wish I can just return it.

**Q: What Does It Smell Like?**
A: It smells no different than any other nail polish.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful blue!
*by S***A on July 15, 2025*

The brightest, deepest blue there is. (: looks nearly perfect for a solid week with no chips and a quality top coat.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best polish brand
*by B***N on February 15, 2026*

Best brand ever. Was gray though, needed black, my bad

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun colors
*by P***Y on August 3, 2025*

Was the perfect set I was wanting !

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-19*