Top coat

Top Coat for Gel Polish

A top coat for gel polish is an important element of a high-quality manicure that will delight you with an attractive look for a long time without losing its aesthetic appeal. It is crucial to understand the differences between top coats, their functions, and to choose the product that meets your specific manicure goals.

Why do you need a top coat for gel polish?

The most important function of any top coat is to seal your work and extend the wear time of the gel polish. But that is far from its only benefit. A top coat also:

• protects the gel polish from cracks, chips, and minor mechanical damage;
• extends the wear time of the gel polish;
• prevents fading and other changes to the color pigment;
• allows you to achieve a perfect shine or, conversely, a trendy matte effect;
• additionally secures decorative elements on the nail plate;
• helps achieve interesting visual effects if you choose a top with glitter, shimmer, confetti, etc.

The top coat is applied at the final stage of the manicure and is an essential part of the 3-step process.

Types of top coats in the Kodi Professional brand

Top coats are distinguished by many features:

1. Consistency (there are thicker and more fluid top coats);
2. Presence of a dispersion layer (some have a sticky residue, some do not);
3. Matte and glossy finishes;
4. Top coats with interesting visual effects that add a special charm to the manicure.

The assortment of the popular international brand Kodi Professional includes a wide variety of top coats to suit every taste:

• No Sticky No UV Top Coat. A popular version of the classic clear top that provides a trendy glossy "glass" effect on nails and has no sticky residue, meaning no additional products are needed for removal. Available in various formats and bottle sizes.
• Sparkle No Sticky Top Coat. A favorite among technicians, this version of the classic non-sticky top includes holographic glitter.
• Art Matte Top Coat. A matte top that does not contain UV filters. It is a clear base with shimmering particles.
• Glitter Finish. A unique top that provides a matte finish with a shimmer effect.
• Milky No Sticky Top Coat. A milky top without a sticky layer.
• Art No Sticky Top Coat. Contains multicolored particles of different sizes to create an original visual effect, even on solid-color designs.
• Rubber Top Kodi Professional. A transparent rubber top coat for gel polish manicures. Available in various formats and bottle sizes.
• Matte Top Coat Velour. A top coat applied as the final layer of a gel polish manicure, providing a matte texture with a velour effect.
• Base Top Kodi Professional. A 2-in-1 product combining the functions of both a top and a base.
• Matte Top Coat Satin. A top coat that creates a smooth matte finish with a satin effect after curing.
• Miracle Rubber Top. A gel polish top coat that gives ultra-shine to the coating.

The brand also offers sets that include rubber bases and tops in large formats for significant cost savings.

Our nail experts recommend applying a thin, even layer with curing in a UV lamp for 2 minutes or in an LED lamp for 30-60 seconds (specific curing and application details are provided for each product).

The top coat is the very "cement" that extends the durability of your manicure, prolongs its wear time, and reduces the likelihood of visual defects.