Tired of chips and weak nails ruining your manicure dreams?
Lay the groundwork for ultimate nail strength and lasting color with Essie Strong Start Base Coat. This high-performance formula acts like a protective shield for your nails, creating a smooth and even surface for flawless polish application while promoting long-lasting wear.
Strengthen & Protect:
- Fortified Formula: This base coat is infused with strengthening ingredients [add specific ingredients if available on Essie's site or product packaging; otherwise, remove this phrase] designed to help fortify and reinforce nails, preventing breakage and peeling.
- Protective Barrier: Strong Start creates a protective barrier between your natural nail and your nail polish, shielding your nails from staining and discoloration.
Enhance & Extend Your Manicure:
- Smooths Imperfections: This base coat helps to fill in ridges and imperfections on the nail surface, creating a perfectly smooth canvas for flawless polish application.
- Promotes Long-Lasting Wear: Strong Start grips your nail polish, extending the life of your manicure and preventing chips and peeling for days longer.
Why You'll Love It:
- Fast-Drying Formula: This base coat dries quickly, allowing you to move on to the next step of your manicure in a flash.
- Versatile for Any Polish: Strong Start works seamlessly with any Essie nail polish, ensuring a professional-looking finish every time.
Essie Strong Start Base Coat is your secret weapon for achieving stronger, healthier-looking nails and a flawless, long-lasting manicure that turns heads.
How to use:
Step 1: Start Fresh:
- Ensure your nails are clean and dry. Remove any traces of old nail polish with an acetone-free nail polish remover.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water to remove any residue.
Step 2: Shape & Buff (Optional):
- If needed, file your nails into your desired shape.
- Lightly buff your nail surface with a nail buffer to create a smooth and even texture, enhancing polish adhesion.
Step 3: Apply Strong Start:
- Roll the bottle of Essie Strong Start Base Coat between your palms to gently mix the formula.
- Using the brush, apply a thin, even coat of Strong Start to each nail.
- Start at the base of your nail and swipe upwards towards the tip, ensuring you cover the entire nail surface.
- Don't forget to cap the free edge of your nails (the tip) by lightly running the brush along the edge to help prevent chipping.
Step 4: Let it Dry:
- Allow the base coat to dry completely before moving on to the next step. This usually takes about 1-2 minutes.
Step 5: Color & Shine:
- Once the base coat is dry, apply two thin coats of your favorite Essie nail polish, allowing each coat to dry thoroughly between applications.
- Finish with a top coat (like Essie Gel Setter Top Coat or Essie Speed-Dry Top Coat) for extra shine and chip resistance.
Pro Tips for a Salon-Worthy Manicure:
- Less is More: Apply thin coats of all products to prevent bubbles and ensure even drying.
- Patience is Key: Allowing each layer to dry completely before applying the next is crucial for a long-lasting manicure.
- Hydrate Regularly: Keep your nails and cuticles healthy and hydrated by applying a cuticle oil or hand cream regularly.
With Essie Strong Start Base Coat, you'll enjoy stronger nails and more durable manicures, allowing your favorite Essie shades to shine even brighter!
What's in the box
1 x Essie Treatment - Base Coat Strong Start 13.5ml
