How to make nail polish dry quickly, 5 tips

We all encounter the same problem when applying nail polish, that is, the applied nail polish dries very slowly and will be smudged if we are not careful. Mastering some tips can make the nail polish dry quickly. For example, you can blow dry it or soak it in cool water.

1. Blow dry

Nail salons use special blow-dryers, but your own blow dryer can have the same effect. The trick is to use cool air. Hot air will slow down the solidification of nail polish, so just use the cold air of the hair dryer to dry the nail polish quickly.

2. Freezing

Low temperatures can solidify nail polish quickly, so you can choose to soak it in ice water. Before applying nail polish, prepare a bowl of water with ice cubes. After applying nail polish, just soak your fingers in ice water for about 1 minute. This method can effectively prevent nail polish from cracking and peeling because it allows the nail polish to dry quickly from the inside out.

3. Quick-drying spray

You can also choose a quick-drying spray, which can actually make the nail polish dry completely within a few minutes.

4. Light nail polish

It's time to break the habit of repeatedly applying one or two thick coats of nail polish. Just apply three light coats of nail polish, waiting a few minutes for each layer of nail polish to dry before applying the next layer. This may seem like it will slow down your nail polish application, but overall you'll save a lot of time waiting for the polish to set.

5. Quick-drying bright oil

It is also wise to use a layer of quick-drying topcoat as it can maintain the shape of the nail polish and manicure and form a protective film. But quick-drying topcoat is not a panacea, because the nail polish has not completely solidified under the protective film, and it is easy to form lumps or ripples.