Bases and finishers

Permanent base and top coat

Painting your nails has become an art that is increasingly appealing to more people and that requires time. There are two fundamental stages that are often skipped, but which are crucial to achieving an unbeatable result. We are talking about thebase and top for permanent nails. Normally, confusion arises and they are applied at different times, but although they may seem the same, they do not have the same function.

What goes first in the semi-permanent, the base or the top?

InManicure24We want to clear up your doubts. The base, as its name suggests, is applied initially to moisturize the nails, while the top is applied after the enamel to strengthen them in case of knocks.base andtop coatpermanent enamelThey are essential to preserve the color and prevent breakage and other attacks on the manicure.

What is the difference between base coat and top coat?

To learn to differentiate the concepts ofbase andtop coatsemi-permanentYou should basically focus on the name and the results that each one produces. The base coat is applied before the nail polish, it allows you to take care of your nails and protect the layer of colour applied afterwards. Therefore, it is essential for the colour to last longer after application.

For its part, thetop coatIt is applied as a transparent layer over the dry coloured nail polish, acting as a final finish to the process. When differentiating between top and base permanent nail polish, you should always remember that the top is the protective barrier that is intended to prevent colour loss and provide extra shine to the nail. It also has the peculiarity of drying very quickly.

Discover the permanent bases and top coats

We offer you a wide catalogue ofbase and top for permanent nailsthat you should know. The Manicure 24 bases are nourished by vitamin E and make removal easier, as well as strengthening the natural nail. However, it is not recommended to apply it on weak and thin nails. Drying in a UV, LED or UV/LED lamp will take between 2 minutes and 30 seconds, respectively. It is recommended to apply Hybrid.

Base and dry in the lamp after having previously applied a thin layer of Ultra-Blond Primer and air dried.

If we talk aboutbase andtop coatpermanent enamel, it is important to note that the top coat is used to give shine to intense colours, so the Base & Gloss is recommended. It is also ideal for extending the durability of French manicures and in light colours. It is important to apply it, sealing the tips well and drying it in a lamp for between 30 and 120 seconds.

Two fundamental elements and in many variations for all tastes!

To see how to apply or remove permanent polish, you can visit ourYoutube channel Manicura24where you will find video tutorials about our products and various design ideas for each season.