An espresso brown.
Opacity: Full Coverage
Effect: Cream
Step 1: Nail Prep
Remove oils and lotions by scrubbing each nail with a lint-free pad soaked in Nail Prep.
Tip: Always use a new pad for each hand.
Step 2: Base Coat
Apply two coats to each nail, allowing each layer to dry.
Tip: if cloudy or jelly-like, place the bottle in 1 inch of hot water until clear. Use ¾ inch for Minis. *Do not microwave or fully submerge.*
Step 3: Lacquer
Apply two coats of your favorite color, allowing each to dry.
Step 4: Top Coat
Apply one layer to each nail after the Lacquer has dried matte. Wait five minutes. Your manicure is done!
+ Revive
Add Revive to thickened Nail Lacquer, Top Coat, or Transform.
Tip: Use 6–8 drops for Full-size, 3–4 for mini-size bottles.
Important: Do NOT add to Base Coat—it will damage the product.
Overall rating: 4.763158 / 5 from 38 reviews.
The Paperback Mini is praised for its beautiful espresso brown color, ideal for fall and winter. Customers also appreciate its creamy and opaque coverage, making it perfect for various applications.
Review topics: ["color","looks","coverage","nails","chocolate","brown","polish","dazzle"].
"This went on more sheer than other cream colors but became a beautiful chocolate brown after a second coat. These pictures are in natural and artificial lighting. I used 3 coats of polish and 2 layers of top coat. This is great brown for Fall."
"For me, this color was not espresso, but more like a pale milk chocolate brown. I do have beige skin with yellow undertones, so it could just be the way the color pulls on me. Coverage and opacity was great- easily with two coats. Tried a bunch of different toppers with no good effect to change the appearance with my skin. 4/5 stars because I think this will only look good with specific skin tones. ."
"I have never been able to wear dip or gel nails because they would damage my nails. Regular polish would not stick. My nails were very thin and would not grow. I have been using dazzle dry for about six months and my nails are so strong! I love your products. They also stay painted for a week or more. Thank you so much!"
"I liked the colors I chose, and at first they looked amazing. But the polish has already worn off of the tip edges of all of my nails. I also thought it was a time consuming process."
"I purchased a fairly large order as a first time customer who is tired of putting on gel polish. I made sure I took the time. Read the steps thoroughly and waited between each step. The instructions are easy to follow and does not really require much thought however, I was underwhelmed by the colors and overall quality unfortunately my manicure chipped within four days and looked very unkept. I’m pretty disappointed for the high price point and for what I was expecting to achieve out of the product."
"Paperback is a beautiful, rich color perfect for fall/winter. The coverage is perfect with a smooth, saturated appearance. My manicure lasts a minimum of 10-14 days with no chipping or shrinkage. It remains shiny the entire time as long as I remember to use cleaning gloves to protect the nails. If I forget the gloves, I add a layer of the Top Coat to return to the beautiful, shiny finish. I have used Dazzle Dry for 5+ years and the products are fantastic!"
"Love it! It’s a great fall color! I found the dazzle dry brand at my local salon. It was an extra charge, so I decided to DIY, my colors!"
"I really like it! It’s a little bit cooler than I expected, but sometimes I mix it with fast-track cherry or perfectly plaid and it makes this really perfect maroon/burgundy for Fall"
"Great coverage & perfect fall color. Definitely a dark brown."
"What a perfect chocolate brown. The coverage is creamy and opaque. This is a great fall and winter color! Perfect for neutral undertone girlies. Love, love, love! ✨❤️"
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