How long should you wait for your fingernail polish to dry?

Answer 1

I typically let my nails sit for about 10 minutes, but really they could stay slighty tacky and dentable for up to an hour depending on the quality of the polish (also, if the polish is no-chip, it'll take longer to dry. If its speed dry ... typically a cheaper brand, they dry much quicker, within about 10 minutes.)

Answer 2

That actually depends on the type of color. The milky nail polishes can sometimes take about two hours--and that's on a day that's not too humid. The sheer colors can dry as quickly as 30 minutes after they're done. When I say "dry", I mean dry as in you can touch something and not leave a dent in your nail. That happens to me all the time.

Answer 3

It's best to wait 5 minutes in between each coat. Some polishes will take longer than others.

Answer 4

It all depends on the polish, but putting a bit of rubbing alcohol on the nail 1st really speeds up the process and helps the polish last longer.

Answer 5

what i do if i need my nails to dry in a hurry is use pam cooking spray. it really works! just paint your nails and mist a little cooking spray over the top coat of your nails and that should speed up the drying process. It should take about 30-45 minutes for your nails to completely dry though-unless you want dents and scratched paint. good luck with this! :) hope i helped.

Answer 6

Put your nails under the faucet with cold water, they dry in seconds.

Answer 7

5 minutes?

Answer 8

5 minutes should be okay depending with the number of coats you applied.A single coat usually dries faster than many.

Answer 9

i wait like 10 minutes. but always remember the darker the color the longer you should wait.

Answer 10

at least 5 min.