/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>9974516
You could use a growth-enhancing base coat with a top coat for shine if all you're wanting is some extra-protection plus gloss. Instead of primer, just wash your hands really well before painting or use an alcohol wipe to swipe over them. The only reason you'd really need all that is if you have a lot of ridges on your nails, and you need to even out the surface. Base coat is sometimes used with dark polishes so they don't stain the nail underneath.

Most people are okay with two light coats of polish + one top coat. Many top coats work alone, but Seche Vite does work best with polish underneath. If you're just wanting a nice gloss with maybe a hint of color for a natural look, I'd look into getting some of the ORLY french manicure series for a sheer base with Seche Vite on top for extra gloss. The ORLY French Manicure line is a sheer polish that just adds a hint of color with one coat.