When working with Nail Polish, you generally will be familiar with top coats. However, some people out there may only use nail polish itself and nothing else. Sometimes you might not know of all the other things you can do for your nails if no one is telling you.
Something like a top coat is a great way to protect your nails. When you get a good solid nail polish coat on, you will want that to last as long as possible right? Naturally! So in order for that to work you will either need to put plastic gloves and hope you still don’t bump your nails, or… you can use a few products that can give your nails longer lasting shine and resistance to damage. Things like scratches, chipping, dings, and scuffs can easily happen to your nails just from your daily life. With a top coat, you will have a nice layer of protection that makes your nail polish more resistant to this type of damage.
A top coat usually only needs one application for it to do the job, but if you feel like you need another it won’t hurt. Not only will you be getting a solid layer of protection, but a nail top coat will actually give your nails a nice shiny gloss to them. Reapplying throughout the week will help refresh the shine.
Most top coats look the same in the bottle, a simple clear liquid that applies like a nail polish and dries fairly quickly into a nice layer of gloss over your nails. A quick-dry top coat is common for those who want to apply over their still wet nails if the drying process is taking too long. This is also good to do as it will be less likely you will smudge a nail while waiting for them to dry, some polishes can feel like an eternity before they stop feeling tacky and finally dry.
There really is no con to using a top coat. With it you get a way to help your nails dry quicker, give them a layer of protection, and help give them a better shine, keep them looking good for a longer period, and even help strengthen your nail itself. It is also worth noting that these can be used on toenails just the same.
Your final choice of topcoat will be a personal preference, what one person swears by, another will mock and ridicule. As most people have much different taste in nail polish, people tend to have a top coat or two that they love to death. There is no general top coat that everyone uses, try a few out and find your gem.
Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
This is a recommended quick dry top coat, many of the customers who have purchased this like the clear glossy finish it gives over some other top coats. The added bonus of it being a quick dry is great for those of us who hate waiting.
OPI Top Coat T30
Another well liked Top coat. Reviews have said it is reliable and does exactly what it promises, giving you a nice shine and lasting protection. OPI is a respected brand and has quality products.