NOTD: Essie "Haute As Hello"

Today's nail post is a coral/peach color that was from an Essie collection back in 2010. Essie's "Haute As Hello" is a bright, almost-neon, coral, though slightly pinker than the normal coral. It's a great color for summer if you love brights.

"Haute As Hello" is often compared to Essie's "Tart Deco," which I also have and love. "Tart Deco" is, however, noticeably more orange and less bright than "Haute As Hello." "Haute As Hello" has a strange finish, appearing almost matte without a top coat. Luckily, I always wear a top coat, because I am a huge proponent of glossy nails.

(photographed[left to right]: Essie "Van D'Go," "A Crewed Interest," "Tart Deco," "Haute As Hello," "Cute As A Button")

"Haute As Hello" resembles "Tart Deco" in the photo below due to the orange tinge it takes on when its in the shade.

(Essie "Haute As Hello," 3 coats)

In the sun, however, it is insanely bright. If you think the polish looks bright in the photos below, you don't know the half of it.

(Essie "Haute As Hello," 3 coats)

(Essie "Haute As Hello," 3 coats)

Pros

• Beautiful standout color for summer.
• cute on both fair and tanned skin.

Cons

• (could be a pro if you're into matte finish- I'm not)
• Even though I only used three coats in the photos, there were select fingers that could've used a fourth in order to cover up balding spots.

Final Verdict: I feel like I end up saying this for a lot of Essie polishes, since from my experience it is often true, but despite the streaky formula, I could wear this color every day of summer.