As long as your top coat matches your type of nail coating—gel top coat with gel polish, and regular top coat with regular lacquer—you will have plenty of options. To help, we're breaking down ...

Besides giving your nails a rich luster, a top coat seals in nail polish and prevents it from chipping or rubbing off, says Syreeta Aaron of LeChat Nails. The last thing you want is to spend all ...

Using a combination of a base and top coat is thus particularly important for those who are making the transition from gel manicures to regular polish and suffer from brittle, damaged nails that ...

until I discovered the best top-coat nail polish. The right one creates such a smooth, glossy finish that even my shaky-handed DIY manicures look surprisingly salon-worthy. Nail artist Mazz Hanna ...

All in all, Chillhouse's Forever Wear nail polish is an excellent gel alternative if you're looking for a manicure that lasts ...

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 ...

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But while a handful of stars — including the former One Direction member — have their own nail polish lines ... gold studs and the brand’s Matte Top Coat ($12).