Some Tips To Nail Polish Dry Much Faster And Last Longer
You have an appointment and decide just before your nails to paint. Only time goes faster than you think. Result: your nails are not dry yet if you want to pack your things together and want to leave. So awkward!
Fortunately, there are simple and effective tricks that ensure that your nail polish dries a lot faster. What already helps, for example, is to apply not too thick layers of lacquer.
Put your nails in ice water or keep them under cold water
Cold makes nail polish dry faster, so a few minutes in a bowl of ice water will help you a long way further. Be careful if you choose the tap: if your nail polish is still very wet, you can ruin it by the strength of the flow.
Put your hands in the freezer for a moment
The same principle as the ice water, but even slightly faster. And of course something more unpleasant. A solution for when the need is very high.
Make your nails grease-free
Clean, grease free nails not only ensure that your nail polish stays longer, but also that the paint dries faster. You can do this with a face wash for combined to oily skin. No face wash at home? Then use some nail polish remover.
Blowing dry
Instead of blowing with your mouth or fluttering with your hands, you better get a hair dryer. Put it on the lowest and coldest position to let your nail polish dry in no time.
Special nail dryer
Devices that are made to dry your nail polish faster can be bought in different price ranges. Maybe an investment, but it saves you time (and irritation) in the future.
Do not use an old, viscous nail polish
Nail polish that has been open for a while becomes thick and viscous. That is anything but good for drying. If you have little time, take one of your newer jars and do not lay too thick layers.
This Way Your Nail Polish Stays Longer:
Start with a good base
Clean your nails with a little nail polish remover. Do this even if there are no leftovers on nail polish, so you start on clean nails.
Use thin layers
Lay your nails with thin layers. Ideally, use your basecoat, two layers of color and a layer of topcoat. Let the nail polish dry between each layer.
Sealing the lacquer
The chips usually originate at the edge of the nail. You can also seal these edges with nail polish once. How does that work? After the first coat of color, apply a thin, horizontal layer of nail polish to the top of your nail. Then apply the second layer of color over your entire nail.
Carefully use your hands
Wear gloves when you do the dishes and do not use your nails as a tool.
Use good nail polish
Good nail polish does not necessarily have to be the most expensive brand. It often differs per person which brand stays in place. Try a different brand every now and then and discover which paint works best for you. The topcoat can also make a difference.
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