Saturday, May 3, 2014

Nail Files: What is a Base Coat?

Base coats come in plain and ridge-filler varieties. Ridge-filling base coats are thicker. They fill in any lines, ridges and grooves to give the nails a smoother looking appearance.
Most base coats are fortified with substances such as protein, vitamin E or calcium. These ingredients help keep nails healthier and prevent breaking, splitting and peeling.
After the base coast dries, apply two coats of colored nail polish rather and you're good to go. You can also use a base coat on its own to make your nails look naturally shiny.
My current base coat is "bonder" by Orly. This is the first and base coat I ever used. I also tried Sinful Color base coat but it could never compare to my Orly bonder. After I used a base coat I noticed immediately that my manicures lasted much longer. If you love doing your own nails Orly bonder is a must have.