Opi Top Coat

The time it takes for your OPI top coat to dry depends on several factors, including which type of top coat you're using and the thickness of the layers of polish. It's best to apply several thin layers of polish rather than slathering on top coat in a thick layer that may take a while to fully set.

Products such as OPI Drip Dry lacquer-drying drops can help you finish your manicure in record time. Just follow the instructions for applying the drops, wait 60 seconds and your polish should be fully set.

The best OPI top coat is the one that makes your DIY manicure shine bright and wards off chips and other damage. Think of your top coat as a sort of security door that keeps out anything that could compromise the look and feel of your nails. If you find yourself often battling against chipped tips and scraped nails just days after you painted them, a top coat may be your ticket to a better finish and a longer life span for your polish. Matte top coats can transform shiny polish and enable to you capitalize on key trends.

Remember, OPI top and capas base aren't the same products. While top coats help protect your manicure and provide shine, base coats serve as a barrier between your nail and the products above. Lay down a layer of base coat before adding color and other nail decorations to prevent staining and nail damage while also improving the wear time of your French tips or pretty pink paint.

OPI top coat doesn't require a UV cure unless it’s a gel polish specifically labeled for use with a UV system. Otherwise, your top coat dries over time, just like regular polish. You can speed things up by putting your finished nails in front of a gentle stream of air from a desk fan or hair dryer turned on its lowest setting. If you use a fan or dryer to press fast-forward on the drying process, wait until the polish is at least partially set to avoid ripples and smudges.