Besides giving your colored nail polish something to stick to, base coats actually protect your nails and, depending on which one you use, can help strengthen, nourish, or repair them as well.

A good base coat applied under your nail polish will help to provide a smooth base for your nails. That means your polish will apply more evenly and, therefore, will be less likely to chip over ...

Amongst the sea of barely-there pinks and nudes, OPI's Mod About You offers a refreshing yet wearable alternative ...

But finally being able to indulge in spring nail colors? That's 100 percent at the top of my list. When it’s time to switch over from my winter nail polish ... need for a base coat or a top ...