Category: Nail Polish
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What is Gel Polish?
Gel polish is a type of nail varnish that is hardened under a UV or LED lamp. It looks like ordinary nail polish, but the curing involved leads to a longer lasting finish. A typical gel manicure uses a gel base coat, or one more thin layers of colour polish, and then a gel top…
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What is a Top Coat?
Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. A top coat is a layer of clear nail polish that is applied over colour nail polish. This helps to protect your manicure, adding shine and making the polish last longer. For a…
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Why Does Nail Polish Bubble?
No one likes taking the time to paint their nails, only to find that it has strange ‘bubbles’ trapped in the colour. Nail varnish can bubble when air gets trapped in the polish as it dries. This usually happens from shaking the bottle, applying the coat on too thick, painting your nails in a hot…
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What is a Base Coat Used For?
A base coat is a layer of special clear nail polish that is applied before the colour polish. This gives it a smoother surface to cling onto, protect the natural nail from getting stained, and help the polish to wear. What is a Base Coat? A base coat is a polish that is clear, or…
