Manicure Tips: Dry Your Nail Polish Quickly

I like polish my nails since early this year, especially gel manicure. Although the gel manicure is perfect, it doesn't smudge and it won't get dull after a few days like the normal manicure. But the problem is, it's really time consuming to take off the gel if you want to change other color or design. So, I only do gel manicure when I travel or on some special day/event :)

If you've ever painted your nails, and you are not a professional, I believe you know how much effort it takes to get them looking just perfect. Then when you get them perfect, you try your best not to mess them up while they're drying. And just when you thought they're dry, you do something to scratch or dent your newly polished fingers. It happens on me often, and I get so frustrated because I have to redo my nails. URGH!

The most common aid to drying your nail polish quicker is of course, with a quick dry topcoat. And I found something cheaper than the quick dry topcoat, something you already have in your kitchen. That is cold water!

Trust me, it works on me :D

This is how I do:

1. Run water ( any water ) into a bowl ( I use plastic bowl ), large enough for your fingernails to submerged.

2. Place the bowl with water in the fridge for about 1 hour.

3. Paint your nails like you usually did.

4. Slowly sink your fingertips into the water.

5. Keep your fingertips there for at least 3 minutes. It depends on how many coats you apply on your nails. It will feel very cold, but be brave for beauty!

6. When you take your fingertips out, let your fingertips air-dry. Now your nail polish should be rock hard and perfect!


Easy right?
Here's my result...

Thank you for reading and I hope you found this helpful :D

Xoxo

Berry