I acquired my first bottle of Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish (slick slate) a few years ago. I went to the salon on my lunch break and didn’t have time to sit under the dryer for an extended period of time. The polish I’d bought for the occasion dried quickly, and I returned to work with shiny typing nails. Since then, I’ve purchased one more bottle from this line (buff and tumble), but now I’m considering additional shades. I realize the ingredients list is a mile long and that other less toxic/non-toxic alternatives exist. (Other nail polish brands that appear in my collection include Essie, Butter London, and Acquarella (which I still have yet to try)). But right now, I’m going to let the quick-drying Ms. Hansen enjoy her moment in the sun.
I’ve been doing my own nails, and the quicker the polish dries, the less likely it is that I’m gong to mess them up. Orly nail defense strengthener is my go-to top coat, but there’s one by Sally Hansen that has recently come to my attention. So has this nail polish organizer and dryer. Anything that makes my at-home nail routine easier is worthy of my attention. If you have any tips/tricks, please share your comments with the class. Likewise, if you’d like to shout out your favorite nail polish brands.
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Wow, this Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish sounds amazing! Does it really dry so quickly and stay chip-free?
Hi Anastasija,
The Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polish really does dry quickly.
The Orly nail defense strengthener works wonders for making polish last longer. After I get my nails done at the salon, I apply a coat of the strengthener every day to my manicure if I don’t get gel. This makes a professional manicure last about a week and a half. The strengthener dries quickly too. I wear gloves when dealing with the dishes in the kitchen.