What can you do to make nail polish dry faster?

Chelsea

I would paint my nails SO much more if I could some how make them dry faster. What always happens is I paint my nails and then about 10-15 minutes later they are dry to the touch but they are dent-able for like the next 3 hours. And by dentable I mean if you like knocked your hand on something or something it would leave a dent in the nail polish.

Answer
A. The best tricks are: 1. Even coats of polish. 2. Wait at least a minute in between coats if you are doing multiples, including a base and top coat.
B. Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat. Itâs amazing! I also have another favorite quick dry helper, I feel I would be lost without, QTICA Half Time Polish Drying Accelerator. It dries polish rock hard in 5 to 7 minutes. Itâs a little pricey though. The closest thing to it is Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Speed Dry Drops.

Problem with Nail art !?

Maripos

I love nail art but the problem is when I finish my nail art, I have to apply another top coat to seal it so that it won't come off. When I apply top coat,the colors become darker and it looks terrible !! I usually use light colors for my nail art. What should I do?

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Sephora by OPI has a product, quick drying nail polish drops. They use a eye dropper applicator and there's no brush strokes just 1-2 drops on each nail and it seals all the polish coats dry to the touch in 1 minute and completely dry in 5 minutes.

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P217306&categoryId=B70

Plus Sephora Cosmetic Stores have testers that you can use on the particular color polishes for your nail art before you purchase the product. In fact they have testers for every cosmetic and nail color in their stores that include nail cotton pads and nail polish remover. Just look for the Sephora by OPI Nail Polish display.

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HELP! how can i get my nail polish to dry faster?!?

Q. One thing i've read is to put them in some cold water?
Does this work?
If so how long do i have to wait to put them in cold water?
Any other suggestions?
thanks xx
So if i just filled up the sink with cold water from the tap, and put my hands init, my nails should dry quicker?

Answer
Dipping your nails in cold water does work, you can dip them immediately after youre done painting your nails, but it only dries the outermost layer of paint. If you have a lot of thick coats on, the cold water method wont help you much.
Other options are using a blow dryer or fan to dry your nails or using a quick dry drop/spray. You can also just start off with using quick drying nail polish, like the Sally Hansen 60 second ones.

Some quick dry drops you can use are OPI Drip Dry Drops or Nicole Drying Drops.

What's the fastest-drying brand of nail polish you've ever tried?

Colorado T

Thanks! :)

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if you want your polish to dry super fast, get a drying oil. I picked up some 'Jessica' -brand nail polish "quick dry oil" It's an oil that you drop on each nail and it drys instantly.

I also like to use a 60-second top coat to help make the nail polish last. OPI is my favorite nail polish and it comes in a ton of colors.

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Why is my nail polish falling off?

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kdidley

My nail polish is literally just falling off, like the whole nail. It doesn't gradually chip off, it starts to chip then just peals right off, so I wake up with one or two nails unpolished and find the polish later that day on the floor or in my bed. I don't know why it's happening or what I am doing to make this happen. I use a base coat and a good top coat but it still just falls off. Why is this happening and how can I prevent it?

Answer
A few suggestions:
Make sure your nails are completely free of debris and oil. Swipe each nail with a q-tip dipped in acetone nail polish remover right before you base coat. Lotion or cuticle oil on the nail bed won't allow anything to stick.
Not all base coats are created equal. Some "ridge filling" formulas have that same effect for me- peeling on day two or three. I recently tried Orly rubberized base and will never use anything else. Besides protecting my natural nails from polish stains, it creates a slightly 'tacky' base for polish colors to stick to. And whatever base you use, make sure it's very thin- extra layers of polish means easier pealing.
My thoughts on nail polish: if you need two or three coats, make sure they are applied very thin and
only apply a new layer when the previous one is completely dry. Roll the bottle of polish between
your palms to warm it up. I find peeling will indeed happen with thicker, possibly cheaper formulas. I like how thin Orly lacquer is to solve that prob. Also try Opi and China glaze. Or you can add a drop of nail polish thinner to your older, cheaper bargain brands.
After your top coat, wait one minute and apply a polish dryer. Since the aerosol formulas aren't environmentally friendly (but darn they work), I use Loreal Quick Dry, a brush on dryer that also seems to condition my cuticles. Run your hands under icy cold water to firm everything up. Try drying your nails in front of a fan, too. You might be fighting air bubbles between coats.
If I follow all these self imposed guidelines with my natural nails, My manicure will go five to seven days. I also reapply a top coat every other day to prevent chipping. Good luck!

How to get nailpolish off my printed shirt ?

zubia Hass

Already tried petrol and nailpolish remover.. It just did 10%..
My clothes are pink , whereas the nail colour is white..

Havn't washed it after that,
plz help

Answer
Stink, hate that. Hope this helps:

You Will Need:
Off bug spray
Old toothbrush
Hairspray

Steps to Remove the Nail Polish:

Spray a small amount of Off bug spray on a hidden area of the fabric to ensure that it is colorfast. If the color is not removed or damaged by the spray, it should be safe to proceed to the stained area.
Spray the bug spray onto the nail polish. Spray enough that the stain is saturated.

After the spray has started to be absorbed by the stain, scrub the area gently with an old toothbrush.
If the stain remains, saturate the area with hair spray (cheap hairspray works best). Allow the hairspray to set for a few minutes, then scrub with an old toothbrush.
Once the nail polish is removed, wash the piece as usual.
Never use acetone based polish remover on acetate fabrics. The acetone will ruin the fabric. For acetate items, wash the nail polish out with a quick washing.

As nail polish sits and dries on the fabric, it will set and become more difficult to remove. For the best removal success, treat the stain as soon as possible.

Delicate and dry clean only fabrics should be treated by a professional. Be sure to point the stain out to the cleaner when you drop it off, so they can treat it right away.

Goo Gone has also been effective in removing dried nail polish from various fabrics. It can leave a stain on some fabrics, so test a hidden area first.

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