Quick drying nail polish

19 years ago

Can anyone recommend a nail polish that will dry before my three second attention span runs out and I have to go do something besides watch my nails dry? It never fails that I end up ruining them. Thanks!

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shaun
19 years ago
Try "Essie" - Good to Go top coat.
User
19 years ago
Out the Door. Available at Sally Beauty Supply.
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Here is what my manicurist advised me to do, and it does work. (I don't do my nails any more since I got allergic to the polish!) Buy a topcoat you like. I like the fast dry ones like Out the Door. Every day after getting your nails done, using a fairly dry top coat brush, brush lightly over the tips of your nails and be sure to include the edge. Every day. It does protect the color from wearing off.
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msmerchant
19 years ago
Sally Hansen has got to be the best. I use mega shine extended wear top coat which suggest to paint underneath as well as the very tip of the nail. Drys in 60 seconds! You may also apply the mega shine in between manicures to freshen up your polish. I also use diamond strength instant nail hardner by Sally as a base coat. Hope this helps
debd18
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks for the responses. I'll give these products a try and hopefully my nail won't be perpetually chipped anymore.
mitchdesj
19 years ago
deb, even with a quick drying topcoat, it does help to set aside time to let the polish harden. It's a drag, I know.........

I've asked manicurists to apply the polish in a thinner layer of coats; they pile it on so thick sometimes it takes forever to harden.
eloise_ca
19 years ago
I haven't timed it, but Revlon ColorStay seems to dry quickly. Another cheaper, quick drying polish is Wet 'n' Wild.
pepfun1
18 years ago
Seche Vite fast dry top coat or Poshe
socks
18 years ago
Maybelline makes one called Express Finish. I like it. Like most people here, I just don't have the patience to do nothing while nail polish dries!
groomingal
18 years ago
Rimmel 60 second polish
jannie
18 years ago
Another vote for Maybelline Express Finish. I have several bottles in my favorite colors.

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