You could get away with nixing the top coat on a regular manicure — not recommended, but sure. A gel manicure, however, simply cannot exist without a top coat. “A gel top coat is an extremely ...

“It prolongs intense shine and stays very shiny, like gel polishes, for days without the need for the LED lamp,” says celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen, whose clients include Margaret Qualley and ...

You’ve just created a beautiful dip manicure, and now it's time to seal and protect it with a top coat — but which do you choose? To find the best top coats for a dip manicure, Elite Daily reached out ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Fed up of chipped nail varnish? Endless top-coats making your ...

Scrub your nails with a nail brush, oil-free soap, and water. Saturate a lint-free cotton pad with the Nail Prep solution and ...

For an of-the-moment nail look, a matte top coat lends instant attitude. A mediocre formula can result in noticeable track marks and an oddly milky cast, but the best matte top coats leave a velvety ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Gel manicures are the superior type of manicure, and I simply won't be hearing ...

Why we love it: Olive & June's Long-Lasting Polish has been a beauty editor-favorite for years. Between the wide fan brush, ...