Step 1: Nail Prep
Remove oils and lotions by scrubbing each nail with a lint-free pad soaked in Nail Prep.
Tip: Always use a new pad for each hand.
Step 2: Base Coat
Apply two coats to each nail, allowing each layer to dry.
Tip: if cloudy or jelly-like, place the bottle in 1 inch of hot water until clear. Use ¾ inch for Minis. *Do not microwave or fully submerge.*
Step 3: Lacquer
Apply two coats of your favorite color, allowing each to dry.
Step 4: Top Coat
Apply one layer to each nail after the Lacquer has dried matte. Wait five minutes. Your manicure is done!
+ Revive
Add Revive to thickened Nail Lacquer, Top Coat, or Transform.
Tip: Use 6–8 drops for Full-size, 3–4 for mini-size bottles.
Important: Do NOT add to Base Coat—it will damage the product.
Overall rating: 4.743401 / 5 from 2311 reviews.
The Base Coat is part of the Dazzle Dry 4-Step System, designed for natural nails to enhance polish longevity. Customers appreciate its smooth application, fast drying time, and the vibrant, long-lasting colors it provides. The product is praised for its ability to strengthen and maintain healthy nails.
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"This base coat completely transformed my nail routine. It delivers incredible gel-like longevity, letting my polish last over a week without chipping, and it dries remarkably fast. The formula is temperature-sensitive and needs to be warmed up in hot water if it gets cloudy, but the performance makes that tiny extra step entirely worth it. I highly recommended Dazzle dry!!!"
"Dazzle dry is my go to nail polish. It’s the only thing I use. I love all the colors and the application always goes on great and you can’t beat the drying time. It takes five minutes tops and you’re dry. 5 MINUTES! You can’t beat it. You may think it’s a little on the pricey side, but considering what you would pay for a manicure of any kind, you’re getting a hell of a deal. You get what you pay for. Try if you haven’t. You won’t be disappointed."
"Love the base coat and like to keep plenty on hand for weekly manicures. The adhesion is amazing. The only time I get chips is if I do things with my nails that I know in the moment I shouldn't (like clean the bathroom floor without wearing gloves, for example)."
"I have to say that I am quite happy with the Dazzle system. Usual nail polish does not last me a day. Dazzle lasts several days, maybe a week. Most important, I am not ruining my nails and can do a manicure quickly."
"I would like to speak to the entire process from base coat, polish to top coat. While the colors are beautiful and nails look nice after the entire process, they chip very easily. Not what I expected after seeing the ad and reading the reviews."
"I have been using the dazzle dry system for years and it keeps my nails healthy and strong. The base coat dries so fast on your nail. I put 2 coats, then the transform, put another coat of Base Coat followed by 2 coats of color and top coat. This system keeps my nails strong and chip free from 7-10 days."
"Base coat is definitely needed for a DD manicure. I tried once without it and my polish started chipping on the second day. DD base coat dries fast, but not quite as fast as 1 minute - I'd give it 3 minutes at least. I've experienced my base coat getting cloudy, it's quick and easy to fix by putting the bottle in warm water."
"My nails have been thriving since using Dazzle Dry. I'm posting a picture of a 10 days. This is the longest time my DD manicure has lasted. I used the complete system and made sure I covered the nail tips with each step. I'm a messy manicurist but am getting better each time. I used the prep, 2 base costs & transform each, 1 base coat, 2 color coats and 1 top coat. I used a mini DD color that I had, not Mind Your Mani this time. I even have a nail split on my right middle finger that the base and transform coats help keep together. This crack developed after having gel removed last October. I also use a nail oil that I already have after each hand wash. I wish you knew the ragged my cuticles were and how easily my nails would break. This is the longest my nails have ever been. I also try to do periodic hot oil soaks after removing old polish. I found DD on the site The Salon Life and am so glad I did. I even bought mini kits for my 11 year old granddaughter and showed her how to use the system."
"Initially when I bought the product in small size, it was great. Lasted a couple weeks. I've since bought the full size bottles and within a couple days I'm finding the edges lifting and peeling. I follow instructions to the letter. It was great initially but now, I do the same procedure, and it lifts. I don't put the base coat in my skin as instructed. What is wrong with these items. Also, if the product is cloudy, I place it in warm water till clear. I can't do anything else. VERY UNHAPPY after spending hundreds of dollars. Won't buy again."
"This base coat is great and dries super fast. Don't skip this step. With this and the top coat I get a full week with no chipping at all. Very satisfied."
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