Applying clear nail polish before putting color on?

Can clear nail polish be used as a base coat to strengthen and protect the nails or not ?Applying clear nail polish before putting color on?
Clear polish can be used as a base coat but for the ultimate results, place it on afterwards. This way, the clear polish will be the first line of defense against the elements and hot water.Applying clear nail polish before putting color on?
yeah and put it on after the color to seal it





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no clue, but i have gotten my nails done plenty of times and they always put clear polish on before and after the actual color, so i guess so.
It's used for when you use dark nail polish, the color residue doesn't stick to your nail.
keeps the polish on longer,worth the trouble
yes.