Bases and top coats engineered for adhesion, shine and chip-free wear. The foundation and finish of every professional set. Setting up? Read our guide: What you need to start offering gel services.
Short answer: the base coat bonds colour to the natural nail and the top coat seals it for shine and wear. For a standard gel polish service, use Base Coat or Graphen Base underneath and a non-wipe top coat on top. Choose Graphen Base when the nail needs extra strength. Every base and top coat in this guide cures in 60 seconds under an LED lamp or 120 seconds under a UV lamp.
What is the difference between a wipe and a non-wipe top coat?
A classic top coat leaves a sticky layer after curing that you remove with Nail Cleaner. A non-wipe top coat cures without that layer, so the service has one step less. Let the nails cool for 1 to 1.5 minutes after curing a non-wipe top coat for full shine.
Which base is best for weak or short nails?
Graphen Base. Its thick, graphene-enriched formula strengthens the natural nail, levels ridges and can build small extensions of up to 2mm.
Do I need a primer under Base Coat?
Not for gel polish, as long as the nail is prepped correctly. Prep with Anti Fungal first. For builder gels, acrygel and acrylic, use Primer Bonder.
Is Laloo Non Wipe Top Coat HEMA-free?
Yes. Top Coat Non Wipe is HEMA-free, TPO-free, vegan and cruelty-free, and made in Europe.
How long do base and top coats take to cure?
60 seconds under an LED lamp or 120 seconds under a UV lamp, for each layer.
Laloo Cosmetics SA is the sole Southern African distributor of Laloo, a professional nail brand made in Greece. Shop the full gel polish range and learn the technique at the Laloo Training Academy. Delivery across South Africa is free on orders from R1,700.
