Product Reviews Rated 4.46 out of 5 stars
164 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Best Basecoat I've Ever Used I came across Orly's Bonder when I wanted an alternative to gel manicures at the salon. I had gotten 4 gel manicures over a couple of months and my nails were in terrible shape as a result. As a total nail polish lover, I needed to find something to replace the gel manicure that would keep my polish from peeling after one day. So after a bit of research, I found Bonder. It took a bit of trial and error to find the best method to use it but once I did I only had one tiny chip in a week's wear. My method is this : 1 coat Bonder, 1 coat Zoya polish (my new favorite brand, the colors are amazing), 2nd coat Bonder, 2nd coat Zoya polish, then OPI Topcoat.
Also, I bought Bonder on sale, but I will gladly pay the full price in the future when I need to restock.
Most Helpful Critical Review Meh. My nail color doesn't last any longer with this stuff than with a cheaper basecoat. In fact, once it starts chipping, it actually peels off.
Reviewed by 164 customers Hey, it works! 5
Wingy from Chicago, IL
Have clean nails and hands. Put on the rubberized basecoat. Let it dry. Put polish on top. DONE! Coincidentally I have a bottle of Orly polish that is a one-coat variety. Everything is still nice, four days later. In these days of constant mask wearing, lipstick, foundation, blush are pretty unnecessary. Let's flirt with our hands!
Game changer 5
Sam from Ft. Worth, TX
If you do your nails with regular polish at home- you NEED this! I've had polish on my nails for a week and I've only had to redo one nail which is incredible for me. I use this and the "polished" topcoat and this is the best my nails have lasted.
Definitely purchasing again! 5
Vgarcia85 from Texas
I use with color street nail strips! Makes the strips last longer!
Exactly as I hoped! 5
Ashley from Pittsburgh, PA
Bought this hoping it would keep my nails from chipping and not only did it exceed my expectations, but it also helped protect my nails from damage! The base coat I normally use leaves my nails looking weak and peeled. The Bonder however left them looking exactly as they were before they were painted! Love this!
Didn't notice any difference 1
Sunday-Style from Nashville, TN
I will preface this by saying I use the Sally Hansen quick dry formula so I don't know if that causes any issues, but I didn't notice any change or greater length of staying power. I followed the directions exactly and used it as a topcoat and base-coat as the directions recommend. I will not be buying this product again.
Jury Still Out 3
Palmettogirl from Alabama
Maybe I was expecting too much from this product, or maybe I didn't use it right. I read all of the reviews highlighting how this base coat keeps nail polish from chipping. However, my nail polish chipped within two days. I did not use Orly brand nail polish, and the polish was a dark color (and chips show up much more with dark colors). I will try it again with an Orly nail polish, and see if that works better.
The name "Bonder" says it all! 5
SavvyStacey from Green Bay, WI
I've been using this as a base coat for the past decade. It works. Period.
MUST HAVE! 5
Ladymckinney from Missouri
This stuff WORKS. I'm on day 4 of my nail polish and I'm in the middle of moving so I've been very hard on my manicure. This is with one coat of this Orly bonder, and 2 coats of opi polish. 4 DAYS! I NEVER get this kind of wear out of my opi polishes. Excellent product! I highly recommend!
I highly recommend this product! 5
CC74 from Clayton NC
I was having trouble with polish peeling right off within 2-3 days of painting my nails. This Orly Bonder has fixed this issue for me so I highly recommend it.
Using this consistently for 7 years and love it 5
cbbuff from Kansas City Missouri
Hands down this will extend the life of your manicure. I have been using it for years and use it with any brand of polish (Opi, Zoya, Essie) and recently tried it with the Orly breathable polish. I get the best results when using this with higher brand polishes and I use two coats of " Out the Door" top coat to seal everything. Make sure your nail bed is clean and free of lotion and oils before you apply.
This stuff works 5
Cassie from Ohio
I remember in college a girlfriend told me I needed a rubberized bonder base coat to make my nail polish last. I'm an engineer and constantly working with my hands so within hours my manicure would chip. Using this stuff gets me at least 3 solid days of pristine manicure before chips or cracks. I know that doesn't sound like much, but for me it a huge improvement. Some other reviews say this makes their polish peel clean off, I have noticed that with some brands but it's dependant on the color not the basecoat. I will never use anything except for this formula.
Amazing 5
Bella from CA
If you do a regular mani like me, I highly recommend this base coat! My nails don't chip as often if I wear this underneath. I peel my nail polish off sometimes out of habit and I can tell this stuff WANTS to stick to my nails. Please make sure you properly dehydrate your nails with acetone or isopropyl alcohol to dry the nail plate and allow maximum adhesion. I do the dishes with no gloves, daily, and my mani lasts about a week with MINIMAL chipping compared to using no base coat or other base coats. I'm a nail tech, and I'm honestly amazed how well this base coat works and how long my nails last with regular polish as well as proper application. 10/10 recommend.
Don't waste your money!! 1
Stacey from Dawsonville, Ga
I'm shocked at the good reviews in this product. My nail polish with this base coat/bonder started chipping within 3 days.
Base for Nail Art 5
OneNoGirl from RTP, NC
Learned about this from a beauty YT focused on nail art. Used this as a base coat for manis, which substantially extended the life/wearability of lacquer without chipping. Also great for nail art/stamping to ensure that designs transfer well and stay in place when applying a finishing top coat. Will be a staple in my mani/pedi kit.
Noted difference 4
kuky from Maryland
I noticed a difference in the wear of my polish. I find this not only extends my polish, but also allows for smooth application of my choice nail lacquer.
A M A Z I N G ! 5
Sunshine from NYC
To be honest I did not try a tons of base coat but I will never need to find a better one, this is just amazing and it's the best base coat I ever had.
But note that this is really a base coat so it's not for using it alone since it does have a rubbery finish on the nail so it doesn't reflect light uniformly ;)
-highly recommend!-
New Formula? 1
Sweet Sal from Spokane
I've been using Orly Bonder for years and have loved it. This recent order, however, seems like a different product. It's much thinner than in the past and my polish starts chipping right away. Either I got a bad batch or the formulation has changed. :(
Only base coat I ever use 5
Catie from Los Angeles
Ive been using this base coat for at least 10 years, and I've tried so many others over the years (CND, OPI, Essie, Seche) and nothing stands up to this one.
This will make even the poorest quality polish last longer than any other basecoat will. If paired with a good quality polish, I can get almost 10 days of wear with this base coat.
This also works better than ANY of those "like gel but not" base coats (like the OPI infinite shine base coat, for example).
It also helps protect my nails from yellowing better than other base costs. My nails still do get stained with this, but not as quickly or as badly as with other basecoats.
Base coat 4
Ambam032 from MN
I've purchased several bottles of Bonder over the years. It's a good base coat. The bottle design is comfortable in your hand.
This stuff is AMAZING 5
Kelsey from USA
My nail polish normally chips within a day or two. But not when I use this!!! This makes my manicure last for over a week easily!!! I love LOVE this so much.
Forever in love with this product! 5
Ashleigh from Kokomo, IN
I have been using this for over a decade now! It make my polish last and last! Forever a fan!
It will lasts 5
Sa from California
This basecoat helps keep my polish on for a good 5 days. I can still wear my polish after the fifth day and onto a week if I wanted to, but it starts to chip. I like to do nail art, and the bonder helps keep the design from lifting.
Love it!! 5
Sarah from WA
This has done the trick! My manicures never stayed on my nails for very long and this really helps them stick!!
Love it! 5
Lisa1574 from Gaylord
Love this as a base coat. Nail polish lasts longer!
I Always Buy This! 5
Janice from Macedonia, OH
I have been using this base coat for years-found no equal. I use it weekly for my manicures, and once every three weeks for pedicures. The secret in this formula is probably the rubberized base. When my polish does chip quickly, it's more of the polish to blame, as some of my colors for some strange reason chip more easily than others .
