Dry Nail Polish Quickly

Have you ever decided to paint your nails, and then realized they are not going to be dry in time? Few things are as frustrating as rushing to finish your nails, only to smudge a perfect paint job because of a long drying period. Luckily for you, there are lots of ways to dry nail polish quickly, such as dipping your fingers into iced water for 2 to 3 minutes. This article will show you lots of ways of drying nail polish quickly.

Steps

  1. Use thinner coats of polish. If you are painting your nails with only one or two thick coats of polish, the lacquer may be too thick to dry properly. Instead, paint three or more very thin coats of polish, allowing 3 minutes between each coat. Although it may sound like it will take longer, the total time will be less than the long waiting period you suffer with thick coats.[1]
  2. Add a fast-drying top coat. Those clear top coats of nail polish are popular for a reason - they help your nails to dry speedy fast. Finish off your nail polish with a fast-drying clear topcoat. Not only will it help the polish to cure faster, it will protect it longer from chipping.[2]
  3. Use ice water. Nail polish dries when it encounters cool temperatures, so try freeze-drying your polish in place by using ice water. Before painting your nails, fill a bowl with cold water and some ice cubes. Straight after painting your nails, submerge your nails in the icy water for 2-3 minutes.The same way ice water works to freeze your nail polish dry, sticking your hands in the freezer will dry your polish completely as well. When you finish painting your nails, stick your hands in the freezer for a few minutes.
  4. Use your hair dryer. Your blow dryer is great for drying your hair, so why wouldn't it also work on your nails? Adjust your dryer to the coolest setting, and blast your nails with the cold air. Using warm or hot air will soften the polish and keep it from drying.
  5. Air dust your fingernails. The squeeze bulb air-dusters that people use to clean out the nooks and crannies of keyboards are great for drying your nails too. Blow your nails with the air duster for around 5 minutes to dry the polish. Be sure to hold the spout far enough away from your hands and squeeze gently: The pressure of the duster could cause your nail polish to run.
  6. Mist your nails with cooking spray. Although it may sound strange, a can of cooking spray in your kitchen cupboard works great for drying nail polish quickly. As soon as your nails have a top coat, spray them completely with your cooking spray. Let it sit for a minute or two, and then wash your hands of the oil.
  7. Dip your painted nails into a bowl containing {{safesubst:#invoke:convert|convert}} of sunflower oil for about a second, then wash your fingers with water.

Tips

  • Make sure that you always have your method of drying prepared before painting your nails. Waiting until afterwards to grab your fast-drying supplies will likely result in smudged nails.
  • Wash your hands before the application of nail polish; it will rinse out the dust particles which cause bubbles on the layer of your painted nail.
  • If your polish is old, it will take an incredibly long time to dry (if it ever does). If your nail polish has separated or changed colors, toss it out and opt for a new bottle.
  • If applicable, when using the freezer method, use a more industrial/bulk/extra freezer if you have one. Using one where you keep your everyday foods will put those foods at risk of contamination from the scent.
  • The darker the nail polish, the longer it will take to dry.
  • If you try to dry your nails with warm heat, it will cause the polish to bubble.
  • If the top of your nail polish is stuck to the bottle, use Vaseline to take it off.
  • If you put a clear coat on top it will make it more smooth and soft.
  • A top clear coat makes it stay on longer and makes it shiny.
  • You should avoid using ice water if possible, as it only hardens the outer layer of your nail polish, which can make smudging and cracking more likely.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.cosmopolitan.com/hairstyles-beauty/how-to/fast-drying-digit-tips
  2. ↑ http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/manicure-tips-how-dry-nail-polish-faster
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