recommend a base coat?

Can any of you lovely ladies recommend a good base coat that makes polish last? I liked the sound of Orly Bonder until I read a load of reviews saying it doesn't prevent staining. I use a lot of dark colours and only really have time to polish about once a week - so I need something that prevents staining and makes polish last. Any suggestions??

I personally use nail envy. It doesn't make it last as I find that it's the top coat which does that.

I've been using Sally Hansen Age Correct No Chip Base & Top Coat which I've had for ages. It's actually pretty good but I think it's been discontinued now unfortunately.

I use Matte Nail envy over chip skip for a base coat. the matte envy as its not glossy helps the laquer stick better to the nail. For top coat its seche vite all the way

Caz

I use Essie ridge filling, as I have bumpy nails

Lady S wrote:I use Essie ridge filling, as I have bumpy nails

Is it any good? Maybe I ought to give it a go as I have ridges on my thumbnails - I'm sure I saw some reduced to £2.50 the other day.

I use 17 strengthening base coat