Nail Base Coat and Glossy Top Coat Combo

Shills Professional Nail Base Coat and Glossy Top Coat Combo is a professional two-step gel nail essential designed to provide the perfect foundation and finishing system for gel manicures, nail extensions, overlays, and creative nail art. Featuring a dedicated Nail Base Coat for the first coating stage and a Glossy Top Coat for the final finishing stage, this convenient combo helps create smooth, well-adhered, beautifully glossy, and professional-looking nail designs.

The Nail Base Coat is specifically designed to be applied before compatible gel nail colour. It creates a smooth foundation between the properly prepared nail surface and subsequent gel layers, helping support better adhesion and an even colour application. A correctly applied base layer is an important step in a professional gel manicure because it prepares the surface for the colour layers that follow.

The Glossy Top Coat performs a completely different function. Applied as the final coating after gel colour or compatible nail art, it helps seal the finished manicure beneath a smooth, glossy layer. The high-shine finish enhances the appearance of nail colours and designs while giving the manicure a polished, salon-style look.

Together, the Base Coat and Glossy Top Coat create a simple yet essential start-to-finish gel manicure system. The Base Coat begins the colour application process by creating the foundation, while the Glossy Top Coat completes it by sealing the finished design and delivering brilliant shine.

Ideal for professional nail technicians, nail artists, nail salons, manicure studios, and gel nail enthusiasts, this Base Coat and Glossy Top Coat Combo is a versatile addition to any professional nail kit.

Key Features
Professional Base & Top Coat Combo: Includes the essential foundation and finishing coats required for compatible gel manicure systems.
Base Coat for Nail Foundation: Creates a smooth base layer before gel colour application.
Supports Gel Polish Adhesion: Helps compatible gel colour adhere more effectively to a properly prepared nail surface.
Glossy Top Coat Finish: Provides a smooth, brilliant, high-shine effect over completed gel manicures.
Helps Seal Nail Colour: The top layer helps seal compatible gel colour and nail art beneath a finished coating.
Enhances Nail Colour: Glossy finishing helps improve the visual depth and shine of your chosen gel colour.
Smooth Professional Appearance: Helps create neat, polished, salon-style nail finishes.
Suitable for Nail Art: Can be incorporated into gel polish, nail extension, overlay, and compatible nail art services.
Two Distinct Functions: Base Coat is used underneath colour for foundation and adhesion, while Glossy Top Coat is used over colour for sealing and shine.
Salon & Home Nail Essential: Suitable for professional nail technicians, salons, nail artists, and experienced home users.

Step 1 – Prepare the Nails

Clean the nails thoroughly. Gently push back the cuticles, shape the free edge, and prepare the natural nail surface according to your gel manicure routine.

Remove all filing dust, surface oils, and residue.

Step 2 – Apply Nail Preparation Products

If required by your nail system, apply compatible nail dehydrator and primer according to their individual application instructions.

Once the nail has been prepared, avoid touching the surface with your fingers.

Step 3 – Apply Nail Base Coat

Apply a thin and even layer of Nail Base Coat over the prepared nail surface.

Keep the product away from the surrounding skin and cuticle area. Carefully cap the free edge where appropriate.

Cure according to the product's recommended curing instructions using a compatible nail lamp.

Step 4 – Apply Gel Nail Colour

Apply a thin layer of your chosen compatible gel polish colour.

Cure correctly, then apply another thin colour layer if additional coverage or colour intensity is required. Cure each layer separately.

Step 5 – Complete Nail Art

Add compatible nail art or decorative designs if desired. Complete all required application and curing steps before proceeding to the final coat.

Step 6 – Apply Glossy Top Coat

Apply a thin, smooth layer of Glossy Top Coat across the completed gel colour or nail art.

Cover the nail evenly and carefully seal the free edge.

Step 7 – Cure & Finish

Cure the Glossy Top Coat according to the recommended curing instructions.

Once the manicure has been completely finished, apply cuticle oil around the nail and gently massage it into the cuticle area if desired.

Correct Application Order

Nail Preparation → Dehydrator/Primer if required → Base Coat → Gel Colour → Nail Art → Glossy Top Coat → Cuticle Oil

Remember:

Base Coat = Foundation + Adhesion

Glossy Top Coat = Sealing + High Shine + Finished Appearance

The two products perform different functions and should not be interchanged.