To dry the nail polish, it will take about 20-60 minutes. If you want to speed up the drying process, you can apply a thin layer of quick-drying nail polish and use a drying spray. In addition, you can also use a hairdryer, cooking spray, or ice water. With one of these options, you can easily get back to work without worrying about ruining your beautiful nail polish!
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Method 1 of 2: Using Fast Drying Techniques
Step 1. Paint your nails with a light, thin coat of polish to allow each coat to dry
Wipe the application brush to remove excess paint, and apply 2-3 thin, light coats of paint. Allow 1-3 minutes between coats to allow the paint to dry. Paint does not dry completely if it is applied in several thick layers.
- Overall, the painting process may take longer, but the drying process will be faster.
- Paint each nail individually, then repeat in the same order of nails. With this step, you can wait while you paint another nail. When you finish painting the last nail, the polish on the first nail has dried and is ready to be coated with a second coat.
Step 2. Direct the cool air stream from the blow dryer at the nails for 2-3 minutes as an easy drying option
Connect the hairdryer to a power source and select the cold air setting. After that, direct a stream of cold air on your fingertips for 2-3 minutes. Cold air can dry the nail polish quickly.
- Follow this step for both hands to allow each nail polish to dry completely.
- Check that the hairdryer is set to the lowest heat/cold air setting before starting. When drying the paint, hold the dryer 30 centimeters above the nail to prevent damage to the paint.
- If you use the warm air setting or hold the dryer too close, the nail polish may bubble or wavy.
Step 3. Dip your finger in a bowl of ice water for 1-2 minutes
Aerate the nail polish for 60 seconds, then take a small bowl and fill it halfway with very cold water. After that, add 2-5 ice. Dip your fingertips in ice water for 1-2 minutes, then remove them. In general, cold temperatures can harden the coat of paint so that by immersing your fingertips in ice water, the coat of paint can adhere firmly to the nails.
- Be careful when following this technique because the paint layer can be damaged if you lift your hand too quickly. Make sure the paint is almost dry.
- While it helps dry the coat of paint, this technique leaves your hands feeling really cold!
Step 4. Spray a layer of paint that is still wet with an air duster (air spray) for 3-5 seconds
Air duster is compressed cold air that is fired very quickly. Hold the product can within 30-60 centimeters of your hand to prevent your hands from feeling cold. By spraying air for 3-5 seconds on the fingertips, the nails are usually dry. This technique is more effective to follow when drying nail polish because the air released by the air duster is cold. Make sure you point the nozzle or spray at the nail.
- Make sure your nails are almost completely dry before spraying with cold air, as the air duster can damage the paint finish. You can actually destroy the paint surface if you're not careful.
- You can buy air duster products from office supply stores.
Step 5. Spray cooking spray on fingertips as a quicker option
To use it, hold the bottle within 15-30 centimeters of your fingertips, and spray (only a light) the product over each nail. As strange as it sounds, the oils in cooking spray help dry nail polish faster. However, do not use products with a buttery taste.
- Wait 1-2 minutes after coating the last nail with polish before spraying it with cooking spray. Otherwise, the paint layer may be damaged.
- The oil contained in the product can moisturize the cuticles.
Method 2 of 2: Using Quick Dry Nail Polish Products
Step 1. Use a quick-drying nail polish product
There are various brands that produce nail polish with “quick drying” as a plus. If you use these products, the drying process will be faster.
Look for products labeled “rapid speed”, “express dry”, or “quick dry”, for example
Step 2. Apply a quick-drying gloss as a top coat to speed up the drying of the paint
After the last coat of paint dries, apply gloss (only a light) from the cuticle to the tip of the nail. Choose a product with a “quick-drying” label or something.
This product also prevents the color paint layer from cracking or breaking
Step 3. Use drop drying or setting spray to reduce drying time
After applying the polish or top coat to your nails, wait 1-3 minutes and apply 1 drop of drying drop on each nail or spray setting spray on your fingertips. Wait for another 1-3 minutes, then rinse your hands with cold water. You can use these products to reduce drying time.
Beauty supply stores and pharmacies usually sell nail drying products, including setting sprays and drying drops
Tips
- Find out how long it will take to dry your nails and the drying method you want to use before you start. If you find out both of these when your nails are wet, the coat of paint may be damaged by the wrong method.
- For best results, air-air the steamer for about 1 minute before using any additional options. This technique helps to adhere the polish to the nails.
- Fresh nail polish dries faster than old nail polish.
- To check if the paint has dried, press or place the top of your finger on one of the outer edges of your nail. If you see traces of the area, the paint is still wet.
