If you have applied a base coat, two coats of color and a top coat, Rae says "this should take one to two hours to dry completely. Formaldehyde-free polishes may take more time to dry. Key words: thin and evenly. Choose fast-drying, long-lasting nail polish enriched with vitamins.
A manicure will always last better on healthy nails. So you made it to the two hours drying time, but it does not always mean smudge and dent free nail polish. To help your manicure last longer, Rae says to wear gloves when doing any cleaning, for example. Rae also recommends applying cuticle oil or balm two to three times a day, or as much as possible. To maintain a nice color and shine, refresh with a top coat every few days until your next mani.
Chanel's basecoat La Base protects and smooths the nail before the nail polish. It has a slight tint to it, which blur any imperfections on the natural nail so the polish can be worn alone and still look beautiful. Essie's Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish is fast drying, long-lasting and a dream to apply with a vast range of trendy colors.
For a hard and protective finish, Orly's Sec N' Dry Topcoat has a quick-dry—according to the brand, it only takes 10 minutes to dry. Want to make it quicker? We recommend OPI's dry oil. It takes up to five minutes to dry the nail lacquer completely while jojoba and vitamin E soothes cuticles. Some prefer to use portables at-home nail dryer like Makartt's Air Nail Dryer. This one has a fan with two types of breezes warm and cool that dries both hands in just 10 minutes. Of all these important tips, one that all manicurists agree with is: Don't rush.
Use this mani-time as self-care and relaxation time. You'll also want to look into topcoats and fast drying drops. Mimi says a dry fast top coat really helps with speeding up the drying time. Other nail drying tips include using an electric or hand fan. Bannon says that even using a blow dryer will help speed up dry time though she warns that you'll need to be careful about air bubbles forming or lint accidentally sticking to the polish.
One popular idea that actually doesn't do much is running your nails under cold water, so it's best to skip this step. Mimi says the best way to prevent polish from chipping is "capping" the free edge as your last step with the nail color of your choice when polishing.
She also recommends reapplying a top coat every other day. Bannon adds that using a base coat before putting on polish will help keep a manicure look fresh.
And with household chores that involve frequent use of your hands, both Mimi D and Bannon say to wear gloves. May 04, Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. In this case, though, patience really is key. Instead, apply thin, even coats and wait two minutes in between. The polish will actually dry faster. Plus, the color will grow out in mere days. Her approach?
If there is any uncovered area, swipe down the whole nail one more time. Instead, wait to apply cuticle oil after the polish, and go easy with the lotion. This kind of product works by neutralizing the pH level in the nail to better accept the base coat. Then, lift slightly and push towards the cuticle, stopping at the cuticle without touching it.
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