Top of the morning to y'all. I take it that if you've read this far, you're pretty interested in dazzling those digits. Polish on, polish off. Let me teach you the way..
The first polish you're going to put on your nail is the base coat. Think of this as your paint primer. Even if you're wearing fake nails, you will get professional quality results when you use a base coat.
Although the main goal of a base coat is to lay down an even, adhesive-like quality on the nail for polish and take the crown for first line of defense against chipping and bad manicures, base coats do different things. Examples like strengthen the nail, double as a top coat, prevent staining of the nail and of course, moisturizing. It's almost kind of funny how every part of us needs constant moisturizing.. Yet when I think about Winters in the desert I get it. Nails need moisture too. Also, fast-drying nail polish dries up nails. Take your time figuring out what kind of base you need. Read about the products yet don't be fooled by advertising techniques. Unless a polish says to not use a base coat, use one. Gels don't have base coat.
After your nails are clean, start with a base coat. The color polish will stick to your nail easier, your nails will have some protection from the damage and staining effects of nail polish all while giving that nice, canvas-like, even texture.
Base coats usually are clear, sheer or sometimes white. I've included white polish as a base coat due to its ability to bring out colors and make them pop. It doesn't substitute a base coat, yet could be used over before your desired color to really enhance it. Ridge-filling base coats (great for uneven, natural nails) are thicker than regular base coats. They work harder to smooth out the nail.
After the base coat dries, which is usually quick, apply white or your nail color of choice. Step one is done.
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