Importance of a gel polish base coat
A base coat gel polish does more than just ensure good adhesion between your artificial nails and your natural nail plate. It has self-leveling properties that make your nail plate even and make applying other nail products easier.

In addition, a base coat gel polish protects the natural nail plate against external damage and yellowing.

How long should a base cure?
To determine the correct curing times it is important to always check the recommended curing times on the product label or product page. In general the recommended curing times for a base coat are as follows:
– 30-60s LED
– 120s UV

What should I apply first: base coat or top coat?
A perfect manicure starts with applying a base coat. Applying a top coat is the last step of the manicure. It is important not to mix up these stoppers, as this can greatly reduce the durability of your manicure.

A base coat ensures optimal adhesion between the natural nail plate and the artificial nails, while a top coat protects your manicure against external damage.

In our assortment we have a 2-in-1 product that combines both a base and top coat gel polish. This multifunctional formula makes it possible to use the product as both a base coat and a top coat.

Different types of base coats
There are different types of base coats, think of cover bases, rubber bases, transparent bases and HEMA free base coats. At Nail Skillz we have something for everyone Wills. Find all the necessary explanation about our different base coats in our blog.

The difference between a classic base and a rubber base
The difference between a classic base and a rubber base is mainly in the consistency and flexibility. A rubber base gel polish has a thicker consistency than a classic base coat. A rubber base coat also offers more flexibility and you can extend your natural nails to a limited extent.