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Summary: Learn how to apply a base coat polish to the fingernails when giving manicures with expert manicure tips in this free beauty video clip.
Moira Skinner is a certified esthetician. She has owned and operated Beauty By Moira for the past 12 years, specializing in manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, and make-up. She...read more
" Hi! This is Moira from Beauty By Moira. On behalf of expertvillage.com, I’m continuing on with a manicure. We have just finished the lovely massage. Now, we’re going to be applying a base coat and starting our polish in a minute. But you don’t want to leave your client all oily. So pushing in the direction of the heart, we’re gently rubbing off the excess oil. I have got my lovely base coat. A base coat is… it helps the polish on longer. It helps it not to yellow. It’s a good thing. You’ve got to have a base coat. That allows the polish to dry by the time you have done the other hand. Dry enough that you can put on your polish. "
eHow Article: Applying a Base Coat Polish for a Manicure