There’s nothing worse then spending time and money on your nails to then having your nails chip or polish rub off. The nail top coat is so important and many people forget to use a nail top coat or don’t know about the added benefits. Not only will a nail top coat protect your nails, but it will also help to make the nails look even better than they already do!
Typically a nail top coat is a clear coat that’s an acrylic substance. The nail top coat is often used for people with nail art, but it should be used after any coat of polished applied. Nail top coat will help to make the art or the colors used shine even more and give the nails a bit of a pop, specifically from nail art. The fingernails are sealed under the nail top coat and so is the art.
Applying the nail top coat is an art in itself. Many people do avoid using a top coat for their nails because they’re not confident of their skills. However, it’s easier than many people think. To protect the nails with a nail top coat, take the top coat nail polish and brush a small amount onto your nail. Use a nail polish brush to apply the nail top coat and start from the top of the nail. Always move the nail polish brush in a downwards motion towards the bottom for your fingernail.
Once you have covered the entire nail with nail top coat, continue to make sure every nail is covered. Each finger must be completely covered so make sure not to miss any spots. Always make sure to wait for the nail top coat to dry before moving on. Once the nail top coat is dry, then apply a few more coats to all your fingers. The minimum should be at least two more coats of nail top coat. If you do have art on your nails, it will give the art a great shine. It will make it appear shinier and glossy. It will also give you the protection so your art and colors will last longer.
Nobody wants to wait too long for the nail top coat to dry, so look for a nail top coat that can dry relatively quick. Most drug stores and beauty supply stores carry nail top coat. Sephora has a nail top coat made by Illamasqua that cost $12. It’s a non-yellowing formula (some top coats can change the color of your nails, so always look for this as well) that will give you great protection and shine. If you want your nails to be noticed, this is a great nail top coat.
Once you make it a habit to use nail top coat, you won’t do your nails any other way. It can take some time to add these extra layers, but you’ll end up saving time because you won’t have to do your nails nearly as much as before you started using nail top coat. A quality nail top coat can cost up to $20, but lower end products (which still do the job) can be purchased for about $5. This polish retails for $18.