15 DIY Manicure Tips and Tricks Perfect for Novices
7. Use Base Coat and Top Coat
Professional-grade manicures depend on proper nail preparation and finishing. While separate base and top coats are ideal, numerous quality 2-in-1 solutions can save space and money and yet yield excellent results. Good base coats reduce discoloration, help polish stay better to your nails, and create a smooth surface for application. The top coat protects against wear and chipping, seals your color, and adds gloss. Make sure every layer is thin and consistent so that between applications there is appropriate drying time. Especially pay great attention to top coat sealing of your nails' free edge to stop chipping. Every two to three days, applying top coat will help to renew shine and protection, so encouraging maximum lifetime. This simple process can extend the life of your manicure by up to one week, thereby making the few minutes of application time quite worthwhile.
