Can you substitute base coat for top coat?

A base coat can be used as a top coat and a top coat can be used as a base coat. Top Coats and Base Coats tend to use the same ingredients. But they use them in different proportions. For example, a base coat would use more plasticizers and sticky resins, and a top coat would contain more film formers.

What happens if you use a base coat as a top coat?

Some base coats leave a ‘tacky’ residue in which is meant for the polish to adhere/bond to. It wont hurt anything to use Base as a Top coat. But you wont get superior performance or true wear longevity this way.

Can you use different brand base and top coat?

Yes, you can use different brand base coat and top coat gel with our perfect summer brand colors gel nail polish, such as CND Shellac, OPI, Gelish and SallyHansen, etc.

What can I use instead of a top coat?

1- Use a Fast Drying Top Coat Spray Fast-drying top coat sprays are the best alternative if you don’t want to use top coat. What is this? They will make your nail polish dry really fast and make your nail polish look extra glossy just like a top coat.

Do you really need a top coat?

Base Coats and Top Coats are essential for making your nail polish long-lasting and durable. And without using them your nail polish will be prone to peeling and chipping.

Can you mix brands of nail polish and top coat?

Mixing different brands of base coat, polish, and top coat can sometimes cause a loss of adhesion leading to chipping, as well as other problems such as yellowing or shifting of nail polish color.

Is it OK to mix nail polish brands?

Yes, you can technically mix nail products from different brands. It’s highly unlikely that mixing and matching product from different nail brands will have any explosive effects.

Do I need a base coat for nail polish?

A base coat is your best defense against staining. It “provides a clear protective layer between the nail and the pigment of the polish above,” says Waldorf. A good rule of thumb is that the darker the color, the more important it is to use a base coat.

Is clear nail polish and top coat the same?

– Clear nail polish is just like any other nail polish. – Top coat is applied after you are done with colouring your nails. It hardens as it dries which is why it protects nail colour from scratches, chipping and peeling.

Do nails need top coat?

Nail professionals seal all manicures with a top coat for a reason: It helps color last longer. When you pair a long-lasting polish with a top coat, you can even get a seven-day wear. Top coats can also help block UV rays from damaging color, protecting it from water and other things your hands regularly touch.