Base and top: what is it and what is the first applied before a manicure?

In the modern world, a durable coating is more a necessity than a tribute to fashion. A manicure that can be adjusted once every few weeks is convenient, saving time and money. Moreover, many people prefer to make gel polish on their own, acquiring all the materials necessary for this.

First of all, you need to know that neither the base coat nor the finish coat are optional or replaceable nuances. If you neglect any of the stages of the correct manicure, its durability will be short-lived. The rules of nail art set the following order of application:

• base coverage;
• pigment (color);
• design (optional);
• top

First, they cover the nails with a base, not only with a persistent, but also with ordinary manicure, because it:

• evens out nails, penetrating into all microcracks and microdets, filling them;
• protects the plate from an aggressive pigment layer;
• qualitatively strengthens the free edge of the nail, the nail itself;
• provides a hitch between the color layer and the plate itself.

How to use the initial coverage:

• the base is applied after a trimmed or hardware manicure, polishing of the free edges, ends, removal of grease and gloss;
• Do not forget to remove the dust with a cloth or brush;
• it is necessary to degrease the plates well with special tools;
• only after that the base layer is applied, as evenly and finely as possible;
• seal the ends and edges with the base;
• then the nails are dried in a special lamp, the stickiness is left to hitch.

This process is final, after the composition is created and it needs only to be fixed.

He is needed to:

• protect the color coating from external factors, mechanical and chemical damage;
• give a spectacular, beautiful radiance and shine to manicure;
• if you choose a special finish, it can give a flickering or mirror effect;
• fasten decorative elements.

What rules should be observed when applying the finish coating:

• the finish is superimposed on the sticky surface of the color;
• the top layer should be thicker than the base, however, measure should be observed, otherwise the coating will be uneven;
• Do not forget about sealing the nails, while the brush should be wrung out;
• close the entire surface of the painted nail without missing a millimeter;
• you need to dry the finish in a special lamp for a certain amount of time;
• then the sticky layer is removed, nothing is applied on top except rhinestones;
• at the end, cuticle and skin oil should be used.

The right choice of materials is one of the main secrets of a durable coating that will delight you for more than one week. Ideally, funds of the same brand are selected. They are perfectly suited to each other, do not conflict, however, there are brands that are suitable for many pigment coatings. If there is a need for savings, this is best done on color gel polish - you need to buy the highest quality base and top. After all, they provide protection, durability and gloss.

Be sure to study the composition and reviews, additional properties will be only a plus. Modern formulations often look after nails, treat. Carefully select funds - for example, for thinner and brittle nails, a basic coating with a thicker, denser consistency is necessary. Do not miss such a nuance as convenience: if the reviews say that the brush is uncomfortable, it is difficult to work with consistency, then it is better to prefer another option. It will not be easy to cope with such materials on your own.

Overview and comparison of the base and top from different manufacturers, see the next video