GLOSS French Base is a sheer, self-leveling gel base coat that gives natural nails a clean, salon-grade canvas — perfect for modern french manicures, baby boomer designs, and natural-look overlays.
Available in 8 sheer shades — Neutral, Pink, Ivory, Beige Pearl, Silver Pearl, Lilac, and more. Light tint evens out nail tone, hides minor imperfections, and pairs with white or sheer-tip gel polish to deliver a flawless french in minutes. Non-yellowing, UV/LED-friendly.
Frequently asked questions
French Base is specifically formulated for professional french manicures. It is sheerer than Color Base, with a translucent finish that mimics the natural nail’s appearance while adding a clean, polished tone. It gives the ideal background for a crisp white tip in a classic or modern french.
GLOSS French Base replaces the standard rubber base in a french manicure service — it provides the sheer color layer AND the base coat function in one step. No need to apply rubber base underneath.
GLOSS French Base is available in 8 shades: Neutral, Pink, Ivory, Beige Pearl, Silver Pearl, Lilac, Naked, and additional translucent tones. Each provides a slightly different skin-tone complement for french and natural-look manicures.
Yes. French Base works on natural nails, nail extensions, and builder gel overlays. On extensions, it gives the nail bed area a clean, polished look before the white tip is applied.
When applied correctly and sealed with GLOSS Top Coat Non Wipe, a french base manicure lasts 3–4 weeks — the same as any gel polish service.
Yes. French Base is ideal for clients who want a pristine, clean, natural nail look. It can be worn alone with a top coat for a sheer shiny finish, or with a white tip for a classic or modern french.