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Top Coat: A Definitive Guide

September 03, 2013

A top coat is yet another one of those handy little nail art must-haves that does pretty much what it says on the bottle. It's quite literally a coat you apply on top of your nail polish. However, that isn't all there is to know about this glorious little product...

By applying a top coat, you give your manicure a whole new lease of life. When you put it on after completing your second coat of nail polish, you're helping to protect your look for days. When you reapply a top coat after a couple of days of wear and tear, you're transforming your manicure back into a brand new, shiny version of itself.

Ok, perhaps we're getting a little romantic but it's nice when things last, no?

With such a great choice of top coats, it's hard not to have fun with your nails. Whether you prefer a sparkly gold look, a cool mat look or you fancy a little holographic, there's a top coat waiting just for you! Your manicure can be transformed from a good one to a great one with the stroke of a brush!

Mat, Milky, glitter... it's playtime!

With such a great choice of top coats, it's hard not to have fun with your nails. Whether you prefer a sparkly gold look, a cool mat look or you fancy a little holographic, there's a top coat waiting just for you! Your manicure can be transformed from a good one to a great one with the stroke of a brush!

Inspired by some of this year's hottest nail art trends, every single one of them plays with the light and the color of the nail polish underneath to create a truly memorable look.

How to apply a top coat

All you have to do is apply it straight onto your nail after your final coat of nail polish is completely dry.

Expert tip: Apply a transparent top coat over the top of your chosen detailed one to help it last longer in a world full of abrasive surfaces!

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