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Why You Must Use a Base Coat for Gel Nail Polish

If you’re new to gel nails, you might wonder: Can I just skip the base coat and apply the color directly? The short answer is no. Skipping base coat is one of the fastest ways to end with chipped, peeling, or damaged nails.

Here’s why base coat is non‑negotiable for gel manicures.

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Why You Need a Top Coat for Gel Nail Polish

A top coat is the final, essential layer in any gel manicure. While the color gel provides the hue, the top coat serves several critical functions that determine how long your manicure lasts and how good it looks.

Here are the key reasons why you should never skip the top coat.

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The "Sticky Layer" in Gel Nail Polish: An Underestimated Key Player

In nail applications, many people notice a tacky, uncured thin layer on the surface after curing gel polish under an LED/UV lamp — this is commonly known as the “sticky layer” (also called the oxygen inhibition layer or dispersion layer). Many beginners assume this means the gel isn’t fully cured or that the product is defective, but in reality, this sticky layer plays an indispensable role in the gel nail process.

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