Nail Experts Say Base Coats Are a Must "Think of base coats like a primer for your nails," says Monika Garcia, director of education at Londontown. "You wouldn't apply makeup without your go-to primer, and you shouldn't apply polish without a base coat!" Garcia says that base coats are formulated to help polishes apply smoothly and adhere to your bare nail. She recommends using Londontown Nail Hardener & Base Coat, $18, which will prime, prep and harden your nails for the perfect long-lasting summer mani.
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