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@iramshelton
Riddle me this: What’s worse than your manicuresmudgingbefore you even set foot outside the salon?
Nothing, that’s what.
@iramshelton
“I have no idea why this works, but it does.”
Let the first layer dry for about a minute before applying a second layer."
To paint your thinnest layer, be conscious of how much polish is on your brush.
If you go theblow dryerroute, check that to press the cool shot button continuously while drying.
Oung says forgetting to do so and accidentally using warm air could actually melt your polish.
“This top coat deep dries lacquer layers and provides a very durable finish,” says Oung.
“They tend to dry faster and typically require fewer coats.”
OPI’sDrip Dry Lacquer Drying Dropsand ORLY’sFlash Dry Dropsare designed to dry nails in mere minutes.
“They also help to prevent smudging.
Dry drops work by absorbing solvents in nail lacquer, which helps speed up the drying process.”
Drip an Oil Onto Your Nails
Just like quick-dry drops, oil can help speed up drying.
And hey, if all else fails, at least your nails and cuticles will be moisturized.
“It will decrease the chance ofbubblesand dries faster, I swear.”
Of course, in the long run, that can take more time to actually finish painting.
Though, as you might have guessed, it does leave fingers a bit greasy.
You’ll still want to avoid bumps to stay dent-free while the base layers are hardening.
So, what’re you waiting for?
Grab your besties and kick off a DIY manicure party ASAP.
