Modern nail polishes have an improved formula, but still spoil the nails, especially with constant use. The dense film does not allow oxygen and moisture to pass, which are necessary for healthy growth. As a result, the nails begin to exfoliate, turn yellow or become covered with white spots. To avoid such unpleasant consequences, but also not to give up manicure, use a base for varnish.
Why need a foundation
The main function of the base coat is to protect the nail surface from the harmful effects of the substances that make up the varnish. Many of these products additionally have nourishing, moisturizing and firming properties, so that your natural nails will become stronger and stronger. In addition, the use of a base for varnish allows you to increase the shelf life of manicure.
The main types of funds
The basis for nail polish needs to be selected taking into account the characteristics and needs of the nails. For dry nails, which are prone to brittleness, and also too hard and thick, a moisturizing base is suitable. Such a tool will make the nail plates more flexible, help them withstand some pressure and not break.
The firming foundation contains beneficial ingredients that make nails stronger. Among the components may include gelatin, silicon, extracts of medicinal herbs or proteins. Women say in their reviews that the base under the varnish makes the nails strong and healthy. Bases that accelerate growth are also on sale. Such funds can be used both independently and as a basis.
The “sticky” base improves the adhesion of the surface of the nail plate and the decorative coating. Some of these products are intended for use with gel polishes. The leveling base fills small irregularities on the surface of the marigold, as a result of which further coating is applied and distributed evenly.
The final choice depends on the condition of the nails. If they are in order, and nothing bothers, then you can choose a universal foundation that strengthens or moisturizes.
Anny: six in one
This tool does not contain harmful elements in its composition. The brush for applying the base is very convenient, moderately elastic, even, distributes the base evenly. It dries long enough, but makes the nail glossy, so it can be used as an independent tool. The base must be applied in very thin layers and dried well, because otherwise bubbles may appear.
Strengthening foundation from Dior
This milk-peach base for varnish has a liquid consistency, due to which it is easily distributed on the nail plate and evened out independently. The result is a thin coating with a good gloss and a pleasant natural shade. The base aligns the nail plate well. It dries pretty quickly on the nails - about three minutes. When using the base under a varnish with a firming effect, the nails begin to grow faster and stop breaking. Colored varnish lays on the base very well and lasts a long time. This base under the varnish reviews earned only positive.
Nail surface corrector
According to the results of the application, the OPI corrector fully complies with the properties declared by the manufacturer. The product is translucent, slightly milky. The corrector matts, but it is not recommended to use it without color varnish, because qualitatively filling all the bumps, the tool only emphasizes them. But when applying a layer of colored coating on top of the marigolds look perfect.
Lady Rose Whitening Foundation
If you often stain your nails with dark, highly pigmented varnishes, then over time the nail plate becomes yellow and darkens. The base has a jelly-like consistency and a comfortable brush. But the product lies unevenly with bald spots; coating with decorative varnish on such a basis is completely imperfect. At the same time, the base for varnish copes with its whitening function, albeit visually.
Base and topcoat
Orly's Nail Care is universal. This is the basis for varnish, and the topcoat. Decorative varnish lays well on it , and the nails themselves do not stain. The varnish dries faster and lasts longer, and the nails themselves become glossy. This tool is praised by many women. Those who have already tried Orly coverage once do not want to return to cheaper (although the base is quite budgetary, especially considering that this tool is two in one).
Under gel polish
The base for the base of gel polish is not a tool that is suitable for use with a conventional decorative coating. Good feedback has earned the base-corrector, which provides strong adhesion and aligns the nail plate. This is Komilfo Gel Base Coat.
The tool can be applied in a thin layer over the entire surface or spot to correct deficiencies. Using this base, you can build up broken corners or the nail itself up to 1 mm. The tool is sawn off (like gel polish), so that the nails can be given the desired shape. The base for nails for gel polish is sold in bottles of five milliliters without a brush (it is convenient to apply the one used for acrylic).
How to use the foundation
The base for varnish is used as a regular decorative coating. It is necessary to apply one or two thin layers and wait for the product to completely dry. The base should be applied only to pre-cleaned and fat-free nails. It is advisable to do this immediately after a manicure or the next day. Such a break is needed so that the nails after steaming back to their normal state. Then between the plate and the varnish there will be no layer of air.