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?

13 comments:

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

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

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

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

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


    xxx

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

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  6. 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. 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. 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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