The perfect manicure can really pull your whole look together, but let’s face it – it can be pretty time consuming and tedious. All that waiting in between applying each layer of polish, sometimes it just seems to take forever. What can you do when you really want your nails to be on point but you’re short on time? There are a few ways to speed up the process, read on for some practical advice.
Tips to Speed Up Your At-Home Manicures
Apply thinner layers of polish. Thick nail polish takes much longer to dry (it also can tend to look gloppy or lumpy). Applying two thin coats of polish will give you a professional finished look in half the time. To thin your existing nail polish, add a bit of nail polish thinner. This is an especially helpful trick if your polish has been sitting around for a while.
Don’t rush between layers. Although you want to get your nails done as quickly as possible, applying that second coat before the first is fully dry will only ruin your look and likely cause you to have to start over. A little extra time here will actually save you in the long run.
Apply Zoya Fast Drops. These miracle drops prevent bubbles and quickly dry all coats of your polish for an even, hard finish. Simply apply one drop to each nail, tilting your hand to allow it to spread naturally. You can also use these drops every two days to extend the wear of your polish for up to two weeks!
Use a hairdryer. To speed up your drying time even more, after applying each polish layer, you can use a hair dryer on a low, cool setting. Be sure not to hold the dryer too close to your nails or it could push the polish and create a wavy effect.
Soak nails in ice cold water. This is a good option if you don’t have a hair dryer. Cold water will harden your polish quickly. Between each layer, submerge your nails in the water for a few minutes or until polish feels hard to the touch.
Using these tips, you will spend less time polishing your nails, and more time enjoying them!
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