Before I graduated to being a licensed manicurist, I had a childhood friend in college who was actively preparing for her first salon career. Her nail industry job prospects were slow to come, but she was spending hours a day deep-cleaning nail polish base coats. I was blown away by her apparent obsession with these types of products. Eventually, I had to do some investigating. Base coat! Base coat is so important for your nails!
I discovered that base coat had come down in popularity as the layering methods had become more and more precise. Not to mention, acrylic nails and a balance of highly tacky and shiny bases of acrylics and natural oils are crucial for a healthy healthy manicure. But to answer this great question, I’ll clarify that base coat is not only essential but important.
There are many reasons that base coat should be required to wear in the salon. Base coat can prevent bleeding after polishing, it can brighten up the colors, it can prevent chipping and chipping, it can even help prevent breakage of nail chips, and it can protect the nails from dryness, chipping, and chip damage. It’s the second most important protective coat. The first most important coat is the top coat.
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There are many tools to use when applying base coat. One of the most recommended tools to use is the Philips Quick Dry Silicone Base Coat. It is a tool that you can wash like an acrylic base coat in between polishes or add on top of a base coat. This Philips tool is a great alternative to the manicurist’s normal tool, because the necessary drying liquid and brush are in one tiny, easy-to-use kit.
My second favorite tool for applying base coat is the SpaSharp. This is a gel base coat that can be applied with super gentle pressure. One of the best advantages of SpaSharp base coat is that it is easy to transfer with nail brush. It has crystal-clear finish with a even application of touch. It’s known for softening the nail and providing amazing coverage in a small number of passes. I’ve tried dozens of tools that were so small or force, I was not able to apply base coat like this tool.
Another tool you can use to apply base coat is the GemBarne Chemical Applicator Treatment. This very soft and gentle sponge applicator can fit into your hand and take care of the base coat as you apply.
The first and second tip is that base coat should be always applied alone. Base coat is the best protection for your nails. It has to be applied as an essential when picking your polish brand. Lining up a coat and applying it to your nail to stop the moving water is the most uncomfortable thing a manicurist can have to go through. A good base coat is also more expensive, but it’s worth it. If you need an extra kick, apply top coat or rinse base coat off after applying. My only advice to use a manicurist who is in tune with what they are doing.
The other major tip is to always use fresh base coat. The trends are on novelty colors like sculpting and mermaid. These colors always take longer to dry out and get intensely shiny. I highly recommend a good, moisturized base coat base so there is less variance in your nails and you will not have to fight with anyone. There are almost no clear danger zones for bad nails, but one, this is always when you apply polish on your nails to mark them. To me, marking is like play fighting with your baby. This is the only safe way to start with your base coat.
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