
Base Coat
This base coat from Maxus Nails helps even out and strengthen the natural nail.

This base coat from Maxus Nails helps even out and strengthen the natural nail.

Podiatrist-formulated NovoPolish Base Coat uses patent-pending nano-silver technology to create a protective layer that will help nails stay free from color staining and maintain their natural strength and beauty, while the silver nanoparticles will not promote fungal infection.

We reached out to an expert to get the breakdown on the product that can improve the strength and condition of nails.
Maggie ponders the need for base coat when applying gel-polish over acrylic.

Rejuvacote 2 leaves nails feeling flexible and pliable with protection from future breakage and damage.

With a vegan formula, this kit yields a high-gloss look.

The bonding base coat is also available in pink.

Compatible with both UV and LED light, the product is a base and top coat in one bottle.

Its unique formula will not chip or peel and cures to a durable and tacky finish (base) that, when wiped clean of its tacky residue, can also leave a crystal clear protective finish (top).

Polish lovers are in luck — this April, Venique is launching its new Gel-Like Base and Top Coats, meant to be worn with regular nail lacquer.

Glitter Off is OPI’s newest natural nail base coat that peels off without polish remover.

INM’s Gelavish Dual-it Base & Top Coat is a thin, low-odor, self-leveling soak-off treatment gel.

The new Nail Strengthening Basecoat from Poshé promotes hardness and helps flexibility, while working as a ridge-filler and conditioning nails at the same time.

LeChat’s new Pro Tec 2in1 combines gel base and top coat together in one bottle.

Cuccio has introduced a product to its Nail Solutions line that works to repair the damage inflicted on nails through a variety of factors.

Nubar has a variety of different base and top coats to choose from that are available in large 2.5-oz. bottles, perfect for use in the salon.

The best nail products for 2012 according to InStyle were listed in the magazine's May issue.