The colour will last longer. Follow the base coat, nail polish and top coat procedure for optimum nail health. When the nail colour is sandwiched between the protective layers of the base coat and ...

The OPI Nail Polish Top Coat in High Shine ($12) is a long-lasting, ultra-shiny top coat polish that’s perfect for making every manicure look amazing. Not only does it protect your nails from ...

My biggest qualm with many quick-drying nail polishes is that you don't get the shine of a top coat. Thankfully, I discovered the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, which is the best of both worlds.

Despite the fact that many nail polishes are at least 5-free, top coats can *still* contain some iffy ingredients. Here's what you need to know to give yourself a non-toxic manicure.

When I recently needed my DIY mani to hold up for a full week until a salon visit, I decided to try Essie Stay Longer Longwear Top Coat, a chip-resistant formula that promises to keep nails looking ...

EASY SWIPE My $2 nail polish outperforms Essie and OPI – it dries quicker and doesn’t need a top coat, I don’t use anything else ...

Whether you're just looking to extend the life of your at-home mani by a few days, or trying to quit your £30 month salon habit cold-turkey, a top-coat polish will help you out. But instead of ...