How much nail polish dries and how to speed up its drying?

Mandatory attribute of the image of each representative of the fair sex are well-groomed nails. To create a stylish and fashionable design, nail service masters use varnishes, presented in a variety of color options.

Girls and women living in a dynamic life rhythm are concerned about the question - how long does the nail polish dry. We will examine this topic in more detail and consider methods that will help speed up drying. Let us dwell on both home and professional methods.

Any varnish is a special enamel with a coloring pigment in the composition. The average time required to obtain a hard and durable layer is approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Regular varnishes dry faster than glitter options.

The length of time spent drying the varnish depends on various factors. The most common of these are the following:

• brand and quality of varnish;
• preliminary preparation of nail plates;
• temperature conditions in the room and humidity level.

Consider the possible causes in more detail. Let us dwell in more detail on both the main points and the additional ones.

Unfortunately, even the highest quality and most expensive products are not a guarantee of success. Violations in the process of work or the use of low-quality raw materials lead to the fact that the varnish not only dries for a long time, but also lays on the nail plate roughly and unevenly. As a result, bubbles, cracks and other defects appear.

Despite the huge variety of colors, it is sometimes difficult to choose the perfect shade for a specific image or style. Because of what, girls use their favorite expired varnishes. This practice must be abandoned. Spoiled products will not give positive results. Working with such a consumable is highly undesirable.

Some women make the same mistake - they apply enamel after using the cream. The oily film formed by the cosmetic product prevents the varnish from drying quickly and evenly covering the nail plate. Before starting work, you need to thoroughly wash your hands and be sure to use a cosmetic degreaser.

To make the color brighter and more saturated, some varnishes are applied in 2 layers. This is a common technique, but it is important not to overdo it during it. Too much enamel after a long drying will look rough. The ideal solution is two thin and uniform layers.

The second time you need to cover the nails only after the first coating layer has dried. Checking this is simple, you need to gently touch the surface of the nail. The surface should not be sticky.

In order not to spend a lot of time drying, you should adhere to several rules.

• Cheap varnishes attract buyers at an affordable price, but their quality is poor. Manufacturers of such products save on fixative, as a result of which the enamel dries much longer compared to expensive compounds.
• It is advisable to store the varnish away from sunlight in a cool place.
• After each use, make sure that the cover is tightly closed. Otherwise, the substance will quickly evaporate and lose elasticity. To restore the previous structure to the varnish, you can add a few drops of solvent to the bottle, however, this method does not always work.
• Color brightness is also affected. Ink formulations need more time to dry.

There are several ways to reduce the drying time of varnish at home. It is worth noting that if you carefully use the following methods, you can damage the coating. Work should be carried out as carefully and leisurely as possible.

There are many popular ways to speed up the drying of nail plates after applying varnish.

• It is possible to shorten the drying time a little if you lower your hands in cold water. This technique is very simple and effective, but there is a possibility of enamel exfoliation. Before using the method immediately before the release, check its effectiveness in combination with the varnishes used.
• Many women use a hairdryer with the function of supplying "cold air". Judging by the reviews on the open spaces of the network, this method demonstrates excellent results. The most difficult thing in the job is to get and turn on the hair dryer, without spoiling the yet not strengthened enamel layer. It is advisable to prepare the equipment before coating. If the hairdryer is not at hand, you can use an air conditioner or a regular fan.
• The last popular and effective way is a freezer. To varnish quickly fixed on the nails, you need to put your hands in it for several minutes.

The range of products for nail service surprises with its diversity and versatility. On the shelves of shops you can find not only enamels in a wide color palette, but also professional compositions used to accelerate the drying of varnish and fasten the paint layer on the nails.

The most popular and widely used product is chemical dryers called tops or binders.In appearance they resemble ordinary transparent varnish. Using the composition is very simple. It is enough to apply it on top of the paint layer, and wait until the composition dries.

The advantage of using it is that the fixer will not only speed up drying, but also give enamel resistance and expressive glossy gloss. Apply a tone with a thin layer, otherwise there is the opportunity to damage the colored enamel.

Special spray dryers are sold in the spray format. It is convenient to use them even for beginners. After the design is completed, it is enough to spray the drug with your hands and wait. The composition of the product contains components that take care of the skin of the hands and cuticles.

It is worth paying attention to various formulations based on cosmetic oils. Such drugs are not only effective, but also useful. The positive effect of oils on the periungual skin has been known for a long time, and with regular use it is possible to solve the problem of dryness and cracks in this area.

Note: all of the listed professional products used in beauty salons can be used at home. You only need to read the instructions for use and follow it in the process. The cost of such drugs is quite affordable.

A standard 2-coat nail polish dries in at least 30 minutes. Quick-drying product will require less time. Sometimes 15 minutes will be enough without taking into account the use of special tools and techniques. Professional craftsmen advise applying varnish in two thin layers. And also the coating will last longer, and the color will acquire the desired saturation. This method of designing the nail plates is used both when working with ordinary coloring enamels, and when using shellac.

You can try to apply a bright varnish in two layers, or first start by coating the nail with white varnish and then apply a second, final color.

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