Best base coat?
Hi! I'm looking for a new base coat. My options are limited to OPI and Sally Hansen (those are the two best brands my country carries). I'm currently using Sally Hansen's Hard As Nails, but I feel it's not doing me any favours. Do you recommend any of the following?
OPI Infinite Shine Gel-Like Base Coat
OPI Natural Base Coat
OPI Nail Envy (not following the suggested application of a coat every day)
Sally Hansen Double Duty
Sally Hansen Nail Growth Miracle
Sally Hansen Miracle Cure
Sally Hansen Diamond Strength
Sally Hansen 7-in-1 Complete Nail Care
Additional info: my nails are very bendy and thin due to some health conditions. They have a hard time retaining polish if not well prepped, and even so they only last 3-4 days without chipping with my current routine (badly prepped can last me, maybe, an hour without chipping or will pop the whole nail polish in a single sheet within a day)
Posted Sep 30, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC