Nail ServicesQuestion 40 of 100
What is the main purpose of a base coat in a polish service?
a.It improves adhesion of the color and keeps dark pigment from staining the natural nail
b.It seals the color and provides the final shine
c.It makes the color coats dry faster
d.It hardens the nail plate so the nail cannot break
Explanation
A base coat is formulated to grip both the nail plate and the color coat, and it puts a barrier between pigment and keratin so reds and dark shades do not leave a yellow stain. Sealing and shine are the job of the top coat, applied last. A base coat is not a drying accelerator and it does not change the strength of the nail plate itself.
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