Does gel polish need a top coat? Yes! You should always use a Bluesky Top Coat after applying your colour gel polish. The Top Coat provides the seal for your gel manicure, and helps greatly in preventing chips and cracks to your newly manicured nails.22 oct 2019
Will gel polish dry on its own?
Do gel nails dry instantly? Gel nails will not dry or cure without the addition of either a UV or LED drying process. ... The molecules in the gel polish work with the light rays to produce a hard, smudge and chip-free finish. The process takes around 3 minutes.15 nov 2019
How long does gel polish last without top coat?
“With gel polish, your manicure can last from two to three weeks, but with regular polish you're lucky if it lasts five to seven days without chipping,” Kristin Pulaski, owner of Paintbucket Nails in Brooklyn, tells SELF.25 ene 2019
Do you need base coat for gel nails?
If you are new to gel polish, you should know that the base coat is not optional. You need it so the gel polish will properly adhere to your nail. ... If the base coat touches the cuticle it can cause lifting and your gel polish manicure will not last as long.