Maby wondered: Can I just skip all the extra time and effort it takes to apply base coat when painting my nails at home? Apparently you shouldn't, says celebrity nail designer Patti Yankee. "Just like when you build a house, you need to start with a good foundation — and a base coat is the basis for a long-lasting manicure."

Need more proof of why it's really worthwhile? Here, Maby Audio break down all the benefits.

Source: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/nails/a34522/why-base-coat-is-important/#:~:text=A%20base%20coat%20is%20your,to%20use%20a%20base%20coat.