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Nail varnish says 'Apply base coat' - does this mean I HAVE to?

I know it prevents from staining, but I don't have any base coats.
Can I apply a layer of light pink nail varnish on the bottom before putting on my purple one?

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u can use the pink as a base if u want to, but the base coat is just to help the paint last longer and keep from chipping, but u could also just use a clear coat as the base and the top coat.

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• But surely putting light pink varnish underneath is the same as putting the purple directly on.
  I wouldn't worry. I don't put it on. And I use dark and bright colours like Blue, black, purple, hot pink.
  And my nails are fine.
  If you have top coat you could use that as a base? It's clear and doesn't stain.
  
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• you can use a clear top coat as a base coat also.
  it just prevents staining.
• One coat of clear nail varnish will stop the purple from staining your nails.
• Just a coat of clear polish will do. Or a really light color. Yeah, light pink will work :)