The manicure looked good but no base or top coat was used. The nail polish has already started wearing off the next day and I haven't done anything out of the ordinary. My own polish never wears within 24hours. I've now applied my own top coat hoping it will last more than 3 days. My manicures usually last 7-12 days with normal polish when I get them elsewhere so I was really disappointed. I also have a cut on my thumb from buffing too hard. The staff were really nice so it's a shame!