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Gone are the days of spending two plus hours on your nailsthese polish recs are efficient and effective.
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We also love theChina Glaze Nail Lacquer with Hardenersif you want to try these formulas on a budget.
Lets be honest: visiting the nail salon is just one way to gettop-tier nails.
So, in the spirit of saving time (and money!
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), weve made it our mission to find the best quick-dry polishes available on the market.
Surprisingly, the results haven’t been disappointing.
You may be wondering: How can a polish dry that quick?
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It has a built-in base and topcoat, which is excellent for manis in a rush.
You may notice chipping sooner with this item compared to others.
“When polishing with a quick-dry polish, avoid applying too many coats.
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Get the best of both worlds with this product.
This pick tends to chip, so pair it with a good top coat for longevity.
We’d love to see the shade range expanded.
Plus, we dare you to name a place or time this beautiful rose gold shade wouldn’t work.
Do note that the shades may appear different in person.
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Okay, so you’re running late.Reallylate.
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Like only 45 seconds to do your nails late.
Nails, Inc.’s Speedy Gloss line will get you out the door fast.
The color range is a tightly edited selection of versatile shades that can work everywhere.
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We wish the staying power were as impressive as the drying time, but the value is undeniable.
It’s excellent news foron-the-go manicuresand choosing a color.
This pick cannot be returned, so be sure to take time to find the shade you want.
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The Zoya Naked Manicure Perfectors are for just that purpose.
New users may find these formulas have a thicker consistency than others they’ve tried.
You’ll want to keep in mind that shades may appear different in person.
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For that they offer an option that air dries and dries quicklythe Manucurist Green Nail Polish range.
They basically turn any bottle of nail polish into a quick-dry formula.
Wet n Wild Fast Dry AF Nail Polish Colorhas an impressive 40-second dry time.
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Most other quick-dry polishes take about 60 seconds to dry in comparison.
Most brands claim the polish dries in about a minute.
OPI, Sally Hansen, and Seche are a few brand mainstays that offer quick-dry top coats for nails.
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Austen Tosoneis a beauty and fashion writer and content creator.
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