Nothing ruins a perfect manicure or pedicure faster than a smudge or a dent, and nail polish can take hours to fully dry. Quick drying nail polishes can help you get salon perfect results at home at a fraction of the cost. Some of these polishes are designed to be worn alone, and others are clear topcoats that penetrate the layers of the polish to make your nails dry to the touch in as little as 60 seconds. Note that many quick dry nail polishes are not as longups will take much less time to dry. Of course, you'll want to be careful with your new polish after it's been freshly applied, but you'll definitely spend less time fanning your hands or walking around trying not to touch anything when you use quick drying polish. This kind of polish can truly save you time and money, and who doesn't need more of those?
Stand-Alone Quick Dry Polishes
Many nail polish manufacturers offer a fastdrying repertoire. If you can't find a quick dry version of your favorite shade, try combining your favorite color with a quick dry topcoat, discussed below.
Quick Dry Topcoats
Quick dry topcoats can usually be put on top of any brand nail polish to make it dry faster and provide shine. Almost all of the major nail care manufacturers, such as Essie, Sally Hansen, Nailtek, Revlon, Opi and others, make a fast drying topcoat, so you can easily cut the dry time of your favorite shade without sacrificing the color you love. Consider using your favorite long-lasting nail color with a quick dry top coat to get the durability of regular nail polish with less dry time.
