It is really easy and tempting to skip the base and top coats and go straight to the meat and potatoes of your manicure with the color polish. But here are some reasons why they should be a consideration for your next home manicure:
Base Coat is an essential first step:
- It acts as a primer for your nails, provides a smooth surface for the color to adhere to, which helps your color last longer without chipping or peeling.
- Acts as a barrier between your natural nail and any pigmented polish. This helps prevent staining, yellowing, or any damage to your natural nail caused by pigments in your color polish.
- Some base coats have special formulas that can help smooth out ridges or imperfections on the natural nail surface. This creates a more even canvas for the color polish.
- Base Coat helps extend the longevity of color polish by preventing chips and providing an extra layer of protection.
Base Coats are an essential step in a manicure routine that serves to protect your natural nail beds, improve the adhesion of color polish, create smoother painting surface, and extend the life of the nail polish.
Top Coat is an equally important last step.
- Top Coat creates a protective barrier over the color polish, which helps seal in polish underneath and prevents chipping or peeling. It also helps smooth out minor imperfections in the color polish, leaving an even and smooth finish.
- Provides high shine or gloss, which enhances the overall appearance of the manicure.
- Can act as a shield, protecting color from everyday wear and tear. Top Coat also extends the life of your manicure by reducing chances of chipping, fading, or dulling.
- Some top coats (like our Zip-Dry Top Coat) are formulated to dry quickly, reducing and minimizing the risk of smudging freshly painted nails.
- Certain top coats have UZ filtering or whitening properties that can help prevent nails from yellowing from sun exposure or aging.
- Top Coat can be used to seal in artwork and protect intricate designs, decals, or nails stickers. It keeps art in place and maintains vibrancy.
Top coats serves to seal, protect, add shine, and extend the life of your mani or pedi. It is a crucial step in your nail care routine that enhances overall look and durability of nail polish.