The best base coats don’t just make your nail polish last longer—they can also keep your nails strong, healthy, and chip-free. A good base acts like a protective foundation, reinforcing weak or ...

In Part 1, I demonstrated why a common approach to airbrushing rivets over metallic and pearl base coats can look acceptable ...

What We Love: This vegan base coat is infused with biotin, which strengthens and fortifies nails. What We Don’t Love: It takes about five to 10 minutes for this polish to fully dry. Essie is a ...

Though choosing a colorful polish is the most exciting part of doing your nails, it’s not the only bottle you should be using. But do base and top coats work? Although they’re transparent and you ...