Seche is the nail care brand behind Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, the quick-dry top coat it launched in 1991 and still its best-known product. The range we carry covers gloss, gel-effect, matte and shimmer top coats, two base coats and a cuticle oil. Every one of them air dries, so nothing here needs a UV or LED lamp. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks Seche in Markham, Ontario, for pickup or shipping across Canada.
Seche top coats compared
| Top coat | Finish | What it does | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seche Vite Dry Fast | High gloss | Quick-dry; sinks through the polish so all layers set as one | 0.125 oz, 0.5 oz, 4 oz kit, 16 oz kit |
| Seche Vive Instant Gel Effect | Plump, gel-like gloss | Gel look without a lamp; removes with ordinary polish remover | 0.125 oz, 0.5 oz, 16 oz kit |
| Seche Matte Flat Finish | Flat matte | Turns any glossy colour matte in one coat | 0.5 oz |
| Seche FX Diamond Effect | Fine shimmer | 2-in-1 shimmer topper and top coat | Pink, Blue, Gold (0.5 oz each) |
Seche base coats and cuticle care
| Product | What it is | Use it when | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seche Clear Crystal Clear | Clear base coat | Smooth nails; natural nails, gels, wraps and acrylics | 0.125 oz, 0.5 oz, 4 oz kit, 16 oz kit |
| Seche Base Ridge Filling | Ridge-filling base coat | Ridged or uneven nails; under Seche Vite | 0.5 oz |
| Seche Condition | Keratin cuticle oil | Dry, cracked cuticles; last step of the service | 0.125 oz, 0.5 oz |
Salon refill kits
Seche sells its three busiest formulas in refill kits: a Professional Kit with a 118 ml (4 fl oz) refill and one 14 ml bottle, and a Professional Salon Refill Kit with a 480 ml (16 fl oz) refill and four 14 ml bottles. A 4 oz refill fills a 14 ml bottle about 8 times and a 16 oz refill about 34 times. Kits we carry: Seche Vite 4 oz, Seche Vite 16 oz, Seche Vive 16 oz, Seche Clear 4 oz, Seche Clear 16 oz.
Common questions about Seche
Does Seche Vite need a UV or LED lamp? No. Seche Vite is a top coat for regular nail lacquer and dries in the air. Apply one coat about a minute after the last colour coat.
What is the difference between Seche Vite and Seche Vive? Seche Vite is the classic quick-dry, high-gloss top coat. Seche Vive is also fast-drying but gives a plumper, gel-like finish. Neither needs a lamp, and both come off with ordinary polish remover.
Why has my Seche Vite gone thick? Solvent evaporates from an opened bottle. Seche says not to thin it with acetone or polish remover; the brand makes its own thinner, Seche Restore. Keep the cap tight, and in a salon work from a small bottle that you top up from a refill.
Which base coat goes under Seche Vite? Seche names Seche Base, its ridge-filling base coat, as the ideal anchor for Seche Vite. On smooth nails, Seche Clear does the same job with a thinner, crystal-clear film.
Where can I buy Seche Vite in Canada? M1 Nail & Beauty Supply sells Seche to salons, nail technicians and retail customers, with pickup in Markham, Ontario, and shipping across Canada. See also lacquer top coats, lacquer base coats and cuticle oils from other brands.
Not sure which one to stock? Read the guide: Seche Vite vs Seche Vive.