Since getting into polish more seriously in 2008, I not only built my collection of colours, but also of base coats!
(I have way too many, but I’m determined to work through them all before I buy any new ones.)
The CND Stickey Anchoring Base Coat was the first base coat I ever used. Believe it or not, it wasn’t until 2008 that I began painting my nails properly with a base coat and top coat.
Prior to that, not only did I not bother with them, but I also used to paint over old manicures with new polish. *Shivers* (Not sure what I was thinking! Oh yeah, and I used to think myself to be very clever by peeling polish off my nails instead of using remover – really bad for the nails!)
Now, I never paint without using base and top coats. Talk about 180 degrees!
You’re used to seeing me review various nail-polish shades and dabble into the fun world of nail art, but it’s always important to remember that what you use to prime your nails is what can make or break your manicure.
The name Smashbox makes me laugh. I always picture some Luddite with a mallet going ballistic on a desktop computer.
Although I often shine the spotlight on nail-polish colours as they tap dance across the stage with their top hat and cane, it’s important to remember that wearing a good base coat is vital for any manicure to go the distance. And what works for one person could be Chip City for another.
It’s been quite a year, hasn’t it?
A good base coat sets the stage for nail polish to give a performance of a lifetime and to receive a standing ovation.
Eye-shadow primer changed my makeup life!