Monday, 16 January 2012

Why You Should Use a Base Coat

This week I'm not wearing any type of polish to share with you so, I thought I would type up some nail fundamentals when applying your favourite polishes....

WHY INVEST IN A BASE COAT?

Now I'm no nail guru but I do use a base coat and here is why:
  • Helps the polish to stick to your nails meaning your nails polish will last longer . Bonus! 
  • It acts as a barrier to protect your nails from any damaging effect of polish such a staining and peeling of the nails (yuck)
  • They usually contain nutrients for nails such as: protein, aloe vera, vitamin e, and/or calcium. Basically a good moisturiser for your  paws. 
I use Nails Inc Kensington Caviar which dries really quickly and does the job for me! (Can be seen hiding in this post here)

Which base coat do you use?
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13 comments:

  1. Lima16 January 2012 at 20:04

    I don't use base coat but use a nail hardner which I think may act as a base coat :D xo

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    1. Simderella17 January 2012 at 20:28

      Yeap! I'm pretty sure nail hardener does so I'll let you off :) xx

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  2. Jenifer - Kitsch N Sync16 January 2012 at 20:30

    I agree - my nails end up in such bad condition when I don't use a base coat first!

    Jen x
    http://kitsch-n-sync.blogspot.com/

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    1. Simderella17 January 2012 at 20:29

      Same! I'm suffering right now and having to give my nails a break *boo* xx

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  3. Eugenia16 January 2012 at 20:59

    I am too lazy to apply a base coat.. :( lol

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    1. Simderella17 January 2012 at 20:29

      Aw so am I sometimes! I'm really feeling the effects of not using though my nails are in bad conditions and are having a polish 'break' because of it. Defo worth the investment xx

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  4. Lipgloss Lily17 January 2012 at 11:03

    Heyy, I've given you an award which you can see on my blog <3

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  5. Emma Louise Long17 January 2012 at 12:47

    I love using base coat, plus it makes your nail varnish last longer too!


    xxx

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    1. Simderella17 January 2012 at 20:30

      It so does! :) acts as a ridge filler so gives that extra smooth finish xx

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  6. Bottled Beauty20 January 2012 at 05:57

    It seems like a waste of money, but it is sooooo important! Just like a primer.

    http://beautyinabottleat.blogspot.com/

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  7. GGB20 January 2012 at 08:40

    Great post, i love using a base coat because it makes my polish last longer! You have a great blog/very girly blog, i am a new follower and cant wait for more posts from you! By the way congrats on the recent award you received!

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  8. Louise25 March 2012 at 20:46

    Hiya. I just came across your blog and wanted to say how great it is :)

    I also use the Kensingtom Caviar Base Coat ... I'm a BIG Nails Inc fan hehe.

    http://confessionsofasecretshopper.blogspot.com

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