1. What is rubber base?

A rubber base is a flexible base coat that bends with your natural nail plate. Rubber base has a thicker consistency than regular base coats. It provides better adhesion to the natural nail plate and reduces the chance of loosening, flaking or breaking of the artificial nails.

A rubber base coat is therefore ideal for people with fragile and brittle nails. It protects your nails from damage and ensures that your artificial nails stay on longer.

2. What are the properties of a rubber base?

A rubber base coat has a thick consistency, which distinguishes it from traditional base coats that tend to be more runny. This makes it less likely to run into the cuticles and nail folds.

Another important feature of a rubber base is that it remains flexible even after it has hardened. This means that it moves with the natural nail plate and protects the nails from cracking. The Expert rubber base However, Mistero Milano is a bit harder because of the fibers present.

A rubber base also has self-leveling properties, meaning it evens out the natural nail plate, creating a perfectly smooth surface that makes applying subsequent nail products easier.

One of the main advantages of rubber base is that it can extend the natural nail plate by up to 5 mm. The product also allows to reconstruct a damaged nail and restore its correct shape.

3. Why do you need to apply a rubber base?

A rubber base ensures better adhesion of the artificial nails to the natural nail plate. But this is not the only advantage of rubber base coat. It also evens out the irregularities of your natural nails, making the application of subsequent nail products easier. Due to the thicker consistency of a rubber base, you can also extend your natural nails to a limited extent.

A rubber base is ideal for people with brittle and weakened nails, because it strengthens the nails. It can even be used in combination with different nail techniques such as: gel, acrylic, and polygel. It provides extra reinforcement.

4. How do you apply/remove a rubber base?

4.1 Apply rubber base.

Applying a rubber base is done in the same way as applying a regular base coat. Below we explain step by step how to do this best.

Preparing nails: Before applying the rubber base coat, it is important to prepare your nails well. Then apply nail prep and primer to improve the adhesion of the rubber base coat. 

Applying rubber base: When the primer has dried completely, you can start applying a rubber base. Apply a thin layer and make sure your entire nail is covered.

Curing: Cure the rubber base coat under a UV/LED lamp . It is important to use the correct curing times, which are stated on the packaging of the base coat or on the product page of the supplier/manufacturer.

Next steps of the manicure: Now that the rubber base coat has hardened, you can continue with the next steps of the manicure. Apply a layer of gel polish in the desired color and let it harden under a lamp. Finish the manicure with a top coat for extra shine and protection.

4.2 Remove rubber base

Removing a rubber base is just like removing a regular base coat. There are three different methods to remove a rubberbase to remove : files, a milling machine or the soak off method. With the soak off method you first have to remove the top coat (file it off) before you can remove the rest.

If you are not experienced in using a nail drill, we recommend that you do not attempt to do this yourself. This can be dangerous to your own nails or those of your clients.

5. How long does a rubber base coat need to cure?

It is important to know how long you need to cure a rubber base coat. The curing time can vary depending on the nail lamp you use and the recommended times from the manufacturer/supplier. It is therefore important to read this information carefully before you start curing the rubber base.

In general, a rubber base takes longer to cure under a UV lamp than under a UV/LED lamp. It is also important to consider the wavelength of the lamp, because a lower wavelength can affect the curing of the gel polish.

As a guideline, we have listed the average curing times of a rubber base coat for you below. But don't forget to check the exact times on the packaging or on the website of the supplier/manufacturer.

• UV/LED lamp: 30-60s
• UV lamp: 120-180s

6. What is the adhesive layer of a rubber base coat?

A sticky layer is a sticky layer that forms on your nails after you apply the rubber base. This is because the oxygen in the air disrupts the curing process of the rubber base.

Unlike a rubber base, some top coats are designed to speed up the curing process, so that oxygen does not have time to disrupt the formation of the molecular chains. As a result, no sticky layer is created, these top coats are called no wipe top coats .

It is important to remember that you should never remove the sticky layer of a rubber base. This is because it can significantly affect the adhesion of subsequent nail products. This can lead to a reduction in the durability of your manicure.

7. Can I extend my nail with rubber base coat?

Rubber bases offer the possibility to extend your natural nail plate with the help of forms. However, it is important to know that this technique is not strong enough to extend nails with the help of nail tips. Although the extension of nails with rubber bases and forms is limited, some base coats do offer the possibility to extend your nails up to 5 mm.

8. What is the difference between regular base coat and rubber base?

The biggest difference between a regular base coat and a rubber base is the consistency. A regular base coat is thin and becomes very hard after curing, while a rubber base has a thicker consistency and retains its flexibility after curing. In contrast to a regular base coat, a rubber base provides better adhesion and extra reinforcement of problematic nail plates. A rubber base is a flexible base that easily bends with the natural nail plate. The thicker consistency of a rubber base ensures that you can also extend your natural nails to a limited extent using templates. Extending your natural nails is not possible with a regular base coat.

9. What is the difference between rubber base and builder gel in bottles?

One of the main differences between builder gel in bottle and a rubber base is the flexibility. Rubber base is much more flexible than bottled builder gel, which means it is better suited for problematic nail plates. This is because rubber base moves with the natural nail plate and protects the nails from cracking and bumps.

Rubber base is a base that is slightly thicker in consistency than standard bases. Due to the thicker consistency, you can apply it slightly thicker to the nail plate and thus even out irregularities of the natural nail plate and at the same time provide a little more strength.

A builder gel in a bottle is, as the name suggests, a builder gel in a bottle. Since builder gels in a bottle are not bases, you still need to apply a base under these gels. They are builder gels that you can apply quite thinly for a natural look. Thanks to the slightly runny consistency, you can perfectly build up and smooth out your nails without having to file them afterwards, unlike with standard builder gels. The only disadvantage is that you can only make short artificial nails with builder gels in a bottle.

10. Rubber base coats from our range

The Mistero Milano range offers a wide selection of different types of rubber base coats. But how do you choose the right rubber base? This depends on various factors such as the type of nail plate and whether you want a transparent or cover base. To make choosing easier, we will explain the different base coats we offer below.

10.1 Flexi base

The Flexi Base is a transparent rubber base with elastic properties. Thanks to its flexibility, this base guarantees excellent adhesion. The Flexi base adapts to the nail plate, preventing lifting. In addition, this base coat allows you to extend your nails to a limited extent (up to 2 mm).

This base coat is highly recommended for clients with moist skin, which is characterized by a natural high shine, moist fingertips and nail plates. The nails of people with moist skin are particularly flexible.

10.2 Expert base

The Expert Base is a transparent rubber base with polyamide fibers that provide extra strength and superior adhesion. This base coat prevents lifting and makes it possible to extend your nails up to 5 mm.

In addition to the Expert Base, we also offer the Expert Base Milky. The Expert Base Milky has the same properties as the Expert Base, but has a white-milky pigment. The Milky color provides better coverage when used under light gel polish colors.

These base coats are recommended for people with problem nails, because the fibers harden and strengthen the weakened nail plate. However, the Expert Bases are also suitable for people with normal skin and nail plate.

10.3 Cover lover base

The Cover Lover base is available in no less than 8 shades. The base coats are specially designed for performing Natural Nail Treatments because of their natural color. They can also be used as a base coat under gel polish or gel. Moreover, it is possible to extend your nails with these base coats (up to 2 mm).

10.4 Perfect color base

The Perfect Color Bases are rubber bases that can be used as both a base coat and gel polish color. These base coats are available in 2 different shades, pink and lilac. These rubber bases are similar to the Cover Lover Bases, but have a less natural color.

The Perfect Color base coats are specially developed for performing Natural Nail Treatments, but can also be used as a base coat under gel polish or gel. In addition, it is possible to extend your nails with these base coats (up to 2 mm).

10.5 So so hard keratin base

The 'So So Hard Keratine Base' base coat is part of the MAKE ME FREE collection. The special feature of this collection is that all products are free of HEMA and solvents. The composition minimizes the chance of allergic reactions and irritations, making these products ideal for people with sensitive skin.

This rubber base has a medium thick consistency and allows you to extend your natural nail up to 2mm. It minimizes heat spikes during curing and contains keratin. The keratin fibers create a protective layer on the natural nail and extend the wear time up to 4 weeks. This transparent base coat is extremely suitable for thin nail plates that require significant reinforcement.

10.6 Undress me base

The 'undress me base' base coat is part of the MAKE ME FREE collection. The special feature of this collection is that all products are free of HEMA and solvents. The composition minimizes the chance of allergic reactions and irritations, making these products ideal for people with sensitive skin.

The Undress Me Base coats are available in 6 different shades. These base coats offer a coverage of 70%, making them perfect as a stand alone color. This way you can save a lot of time. The rubber bases are also ideal for people who want to create a natural look, such as with a Natural Nail Treatment. Moreover, it is possible to extend your natural nail plate up to 2 mm with these rubber bases.

11. Conclusion – Why choose a rubber base?

Rubber base is a product with many advantages. This product is flexible, strengthens the natural nail plate, levels and protects the nail plate from external damage. One of the most important features of a rubber base is its excellent adhesion. Thanks to the thick consistency of the rubber base, it is possible to build up your nails perfectly and extend them to a limited extent.

Rubber base also offers protection to problematic nail plates. The flexibility of the rubber base ensures that the product bends with the natural nail plate and helps prevent cracking and breaking of the nails

In addition, the rubber base is also self-leveling, which means that it evens out the nail plate and creates a smooth surface. The flexibility of the rubber base makes the product suitable for different types of nail plates.

If you are looking for a base coat that will strengthen the nail plate and protect the manicure from external damage, then rubber base is a great option to consider.