20 Best Nail Drying Drops (2024 Update)

The large refill bottle is a very good deal, very economical — saves a lot of money! Rather than continuing to buy the very small bottles of the product, I saved a good amount of money by purchasing the large refill bottle, which can be used MANY times! The product itself does work just as the advertisement states; I've used it for several months now.Bonnie

I would absolutely give this product 5 stars if they didn't evaporate in the bottle. I work in healthcare and cannot have polish on my nails while working. So I don't use these drying drops every week. But I only got 2 uses out of a whole bottle last time! Makes them quite pricey to use.Not a nurse

I was excited when I saw this product because I thought it would help to dry my nails quicker and I am a very busy mom. However, these nail drops did not aid in drying my nails. They made them feel a very weird texture and didn’t dry them at all. If anything, I think it would have dried better and prevented smudging by letting them dry alone. I do not recommend at all.ashley.y

The GEHWOL nail softener is a product that I have used for a few years now. It works fully as described. I have tried and tried to get some sort of treatment from my local GP but for some reason nothing is available therefore I was over the moon when I found your product on the internet. The only downside to the product is that it has a tendency to turn the toenail a brownish colour!hawla1

I bought this in the hopes that I would finally find a nail softener that actually worked for me. Years ago I bought one that did the job, but when I got a second bottle (of the same product) a couple of years later, it smelled different and did not work. Guess they had changed the ingredients. THIS sounded good, so I bought a bottle, but it took a week of applying it twice a day before I noticed anything happening and that was a very slight softening. Undaunted, I tried it for another 2 weeks, but it never actually made my nails as soft as the very first bottle I bought did. Very disappointing !jemini39

I have to say that this is the best nail product on the market! I originally purchased it through a dermatologist who recommended Duri products. Now I buy direct. The Duri slogan says it all…from dying nails to nails to die for. Try it, you will not be disappointed. Money well spent.Denise

Love this product! It totally helped to strengthen my nails after only a few applications. I was trying to grow my nails after getting a gel manicure that damaged my nails after proper removal. But my nails were brittle and kept breaking. I couldnt get any length and even a simple manicure, there wasnt much nail to file. After using this product, my nails have been growing beautifully!Deandrea

This is my go-to nail polish. I personally only use clear or any colors closest to clear to keep a basic, natural look. I have been using this since it was gifted to me and when I tell you, my nails are so healthy and grow so quickly! Meanwhile, I am one who has had a nail biting problem for over 20 years. My nails get so many compliments, it’s insane. Not sure on price, since it was a gift; however, I totally recommend!! #healthynails #nailgrowth #influensterjackie.c

I love this product! It's a total game changer for me. I'm surprised and sad to hear it didn't work for other reviewers. For me, it dries the very top of my nails so that I can move around and do stuff after a few minutes. It does take some hours to harden totally all the way (I always do two coats of color, one coat of topcoat, then the drops)– but that only affects me if I'm expecting to do some hard manual labor, in which case, I would skip polish completely. I will repurchase nail drops for the rest of my life!Nan

I can now go back to painting my nails again! It's been a good 20 years! I have nice nails, but I HATE painting them just for them to get snugged or touched! You know, that darn finger print pattern or that gash!!! I grew up in the 80's when nail polish took at least 20 minutes to dry and you still got smudges!!!! I gave these Dry & Go Drops a try mainly because the red bottle fast dry stuff was sold out. I am very impressed and happy with this product. So much in fact that I can't wait to buy as many shades of nail polish as I want now. I no longer have to worry about waiting for them to dry!! Now, one thing I did notice was I ended up using up to 3 drops because is seems as though one of the drops slipped off like a little bead of water. I think I just have to adjust to the method of using drops and not a brush. I'm so thrilled about this that I'm going to bring this along with me to the nail salon for my pedicures!! Thank You SH!EAC44

I purchased this product based on reviews, the price, the Sally Hansen brand, and because the Ulta Fast Dry spray can ( my first choice ) was not available . It does dry my polish fast, and reduces smudges and dings. I used in between coats of polish , and over the top coat – I always use my "quick driers" in that manner. It worked with satisfaction, but a little messy with the dropper …I found I would touch my polish with the dropper at times, and the liquid would drip inconsistently over the toenails, and down onto my toes. I`d rather that it have a brush, and I will be replacing dropper with, or use with a brush.Manders

Yes it’s expensive but its really worth every penny. Right after putting it on you instantly feel relief and about a week or so after putting it on daily your nail looks and feels so much healthier!! I used this on my boyfriend and you know how guys’ nails are… but this really changed the game even for him!! It also works just as good on toes :)) I highly recommend and it’s long lasting. You don’t need a lot for one nail.titi

I have nothing but positive things to say about this product: – It feels very light and absorbs deeply and quickly – Smells fantastic- like marzipan – Very moisturizing for nails and cuticles – Helps grow stronger, longer nails – Heals and conditions weak nails – Comes in a pen version too – Affordable price point – Limited, but great natural ingredients: jojoba oil, Vitamin E, rice bran oil and sweet almond seed oil This is a wonderful conditioning treatment that softens cuticles and promotes strong, healthy natural nails. It absorbs so easily and smells delicious. Highly recommend!!christine .r

Unbelievable product for two reasons:(1) Healthy eponychium (often mistakenly referred to as the cuticle – the ridge of skin around your nails.) Mine were ragged, and horribly over-grown. I didn't want to keep cutting them because it apparently just keeps them growing more and more. Mine were so unsightly I was embarrassed to ever have my hands show. I had a manicure in March and the technician was very kind, but dismayed at how much skin there was to trim. There was a huge pile of it! I don't have the time or money for regular trips to the salon to have them trimmed and trimming them was exacerbating the problem (from what I later learned.) I did a lot of research online on what to do. Several sources recommended CND Solar Oil used several times a day. I've been using it 7-14 times a week for three months and my hands don't even look like mine. The overgrown "hedges" around my nails have totally disappeared as has and peeling skin or hangnails. I had a manicure recently and there wasn't even anything for them to trim! I hardly recognize them! For this reason alone I would give it as many stars as possible I love showing off my hands!!(2) Nail strength. I didn't realize when I bought this that it would help strengthen my nails. I was totally surprised and could not be more thrilled. I've always kept my nails quite short because I am a no nonsense person and could not take the upkeep. Maybe once a year I'd splurge and get a gel manicure and grow them out a bit, but gel was the only way to get any length. My nails almost feel like toenails now. They just grow and don't break! I've started wearing nail polish for really the first time in my life and people think that I have gel!I have one bottle at work and one on my nightstand. I use it every morning at work and every night before bed. This will be a lifelong staple – I LOVE IT!dani.s

love this top coat! It definitely dries quickly, my nails are dry and hard within minutes – perfect if you are someone who paints their nails at night but wants to avoid getting sheet marks on the polish. I like the consistency, it is slightly on the thinner side, but is easy to manipulate and isn’t too runny. It dries to a shiny finish. I don’t have any issues with shrinkage using this top coat, my manicures always look in tip-top shape. This top coat is definitely chip resistant, I can usually get 5 days out of a mani when I use this, and I am someone who is quite hard on their hands. I also find that I don’t get tip wear when using this top coat. It is compatible with all of my nail polishes (mostly OPI and Essie with some SinfulColors and Essence). It is also reasonably priced too! I would 100% recommend this product to anyone who needs a quickly drying, long wearing top coat. I would definitely repurchase this for myself also. Love!flor.a

I love doing my nails at home and am always down to dry new products. By far, this has been my LEAST favorite item to have tried. When using this product, it caused a few air bubbles underneath my nail polish and not only does it take forever to dry, but when it actually does, it is almost impossible not to mess up your nails after that. It is as if the top coat never really dries and eventually you will have smudged nails within a day if not hours.Vanessa

So far so good! This polish helps to prevent chipping nail polish. As a mom, dishes and constantly washing hands from a profession in the healthcare industry, this is a must-have base layer! It also adds shine to the final coat! I always use a UV dryer so skipping this step may change the final results. They are inexpensive and you can count on walmart.com to have them in stock! I picked mine up at a local beauty supply store but walmart.com has the same kind for much cheaper.SweetLittleBlonde

i cant say enough good things about opi. i use so many of their products. this product is a 3 in 1. it works as a base coat, a top coat, and a strengthening formula. it’s clear, but it looks so good on the nail. it’s strengthens my nails really well. and it’s easy to apply other coats to it if you want. or stickers. would definitely recommend!jennifer.f

What happened to this formula! This product used to be the bee's knees…it is awful now! Such a waste of money. It is so thick and goopy…I've tried 3 bottles recently, in hopes it was a bad batch or something…and all were junky! It ruins your painted nails, smudged, streaked and bubbles. Even if you use A TON of product, and get lucky enough for it to dry…there are still going to be tiny bubbles. Also, it literally doesn't dry through with a base + 2 color coats. Trying a different brand now.Vannah

I was really excited to try this top coat. I have quite a collection of them and am always looking to see what’s new. I was not overly impressed with this top coat. It looked flawless at first but the following day is when I started noticing trouble when the tips of my nails were already losing their color underneath and starting to show signs of wear. I know this is bound to happen but I take very god care of my nails and always wear gloves when washing dishes or using hot water for cleaning. Besides that, I thought it was a lovely polish that was super shiny. I also was unimpressed with how long my nails took to dry afterwards. It definitely wasn’t the quickest. I’m posting a picture of my nails one day after painting so you can see the wear.angela.f

This was my first Orly product to ever try and it definitely did not disappoint me. I had seen this brand at target but I didnt want to buy it and not like it so I just always stuck with Sally Hanson. Even though I dont necessarily like Sally's products I tend to buy and go with what i know instead of venturing out, I pain that on being a cancer. Last year my nails were in bad shape and I finally took the risk, not because i was brave but because the products I usually got were stole out of. This made my nails hard and felt good. It never yellowed or chipped and this bottle lasted me months which is rare because the one I bought of Sally's never made it a month before it was so goopy I couldn't apply it anymore. I will stick by Orly from now on and honestly I can't wait to try more from their line. I hope this helpserika .l

I am a huge fan of Essie, so I was extremely excited to try these quick drying drops. My initial application was a little messier than I anticipated as the drops leave an oily residue beyond the nail itself. I put on two coats of polish and used the drops as directed. As I was waiting for the drying effect, I noticed a very prominent sheen moving down my fingers. As I had my friend blot it with a paper towel, it looked like a oil spot. I was very pleased that my nails dried so fast though. We noticed it was a little oily when we did my friend's nails as well. There is no weird or strong smell, I was surprised by the absence of odor. My nail surface was extremely smooth and the color looked very even. Usually, I change my polish frequently. But, my nails look so nice that I have kept it on much longer than is normal for me. I would highly recommend this to others, you will love how fast your nail polish dries!KimmieKat02

Honestly I really didn't have to great of expectations for this, however it made me definitely change my mind. I usually don't even bother to polish my finger nails due to that I'm extremely too hard on my hands and it never fails that if I even bother to polish my nails it's truly looking very banged up and not pretty whatsoever by the end of the first day. So I've just not even had a desire to bother in many years. And just focus only on trying to keep my toes polished only. I may have to rethink that thought cuz the Essie quick drops does exactly what it says and advertises to do. It comes with a dropper which I wasn't expecting. Figured it would be a brush, similar to nail polish brushes. I applied the drops as directed and it did dry incredibly fast. The product is odorless, which is a huge win for me cuz I'm very sensitive to chemical type odors. So this was fantastic. As I mentioned I'm very hard on my hands and it's just not worth taking the time to polish my nails but I was willing to give this a try and to my surprise my nails actually looked fairly decent days later. This has never happened before, truly. I didn't get any pics of my nails due to that they always look not very girly and I don't even try to maintain them but I'm highly considering changing my habits cuz I think nails that are natural and taken care of look very pretty when polished. Highly recommend giving this a try, don't think you'll be disappointed.JustGringa

I tried the drops without reading the directions. I put 2 coats of nail polish on and applied the drops. First, if you are not close enough to the nail, the drops just roll off. Get too close and you end up making marks in the nail polish. I touched my nail and it made a smudge. I got the drops and read that you apply the drops after 1 coat. I took my nail polish off and tried again. This time I put on 1 coat of nail polish and let it air dry. I then put on a second coat of Essie nail polish and applied the drops. My nails were dry to the touch, but I was careful with them for approximately 10 minutes, I did not apply a topcoat, which I would have normally done. My nail polish stayed chip-free for 4 days. The drops leave a residue behind but are easily washed off later. I would recommend the drops to dry the second coat, but only after letting the first one dry.Mel4u

I totally splurged on these with my last order and I am so glad I did! This is worth every penny! It dries the polish so quickly which I greatly appreciate because as a mom I don’t have a lot of time to sit still and wait for my nails to dry. Buy this now!!!!cassie.s

Okay y'all….have you ever needed a fresh mani/pedi and didn't have the time to wait for the paint to dry?? Well here is your new best friend. These drops are amazing. They work… I MEAN THEY WORK!!! Run don't walk get your bottle. You're welcome in advancetammy.b

Possibly one of the most disappointing products I've ever bought. This is basically oily water that goes right for the cuticles, does absolutely nothing towards drying the nail polish. Tried it many times with the zoya polish, which incidentally is pretty disappointing too, and eventually gave up. I was only wasting my time and ending up with messy nails anyway. Had to toss all the zoya products I had bought and go for another brand.Katarzyna K.

This is my honest and authentic opinion, as a Sephora Beauty Insider Community Ambassador. I have several Deborah Lippmann polishes, mostly in her neutral nudes, reds, and purples. I was drawn to the shade Black Magic Woman because it wasn't a pure black nor charcoal grey creme polish. In the bottle, it looks like a gunmetal grey with silver shimmer. A lovely opaque finish can be achieved in just one coat, and it applies effortlessly, thanks to the wider brush and the quality of the polish. This polish is, as it names suggest, magical! A little goes a long way – in indoor, natural, regular lighting, without flash, one coat of the polish looks like a mid-tone charcoal grey with subtle shimmer; two coats give you a deeper gunmetal grey hue. With either one or two coats, in the right light (as seen with flash from the camera), the polish comes alive and shines. The shimmer is stunning and the sparkle from the polish is prismatic. It is magic, indeed! I have just one disappointment and it is with myself and not the polish – namely, that it took me so long to pick up a bottle. $20 per bottle seems like it might be on the high-end but it's actually less than the price for a bottle from luxury designer brands and the quality here is at a minimum, the same, but with most DL polishes, better. In the case of Black Magic Woman, it is much better, one of DL best polishes, in fact, and well worth the $20. I normally purchase my DL polishes during a sale, but having seen the splendor of Black Magic Woman in person and having worn it for a good week without chipping or fading, if I needed to repurchase this color, I would not hesitate to pay full price for this gorgeous shade. Highly recommend!itsfi

I have this in “wild orchid” which is not an option here. I LOVE this nail polish. It really looks and feels like a gel mani without having to cure it under UV. I only painted my nails last night so I can’t say too much about longevity, but I will say that with regular nail polish I do notice chipping as early as the first night. I haven’t had any chipping or incidents of the polish peeling off so far. My nails look so sleek and shiny, and this nail Polish dries faster than any that I’ve used! I had never used Deborah Lippmann before as I honestly think $20 is kinda ridiculous for nail Polish… but I can say that I’m quite impressed and will be purchasing other colors in moderation.ashley .s

I am sharing my honest and authentic opinion, as a Sephora Beauty Insider Community Ambassador. Rule Breaker is a gorgeous royal purple that looks more sheer and jelly-like than a creme formula. It has tiny rainbow holographic glitters scattered throughout that give a prismatic sheen when the light hits it. This is a beautiful polish – it looks pretty in the bottle but is even more stunning when worn. The wide brush makes application easy peasy; an opaque finish can be had with 2 coats. Dry down on this shade seemed faster than other Deborah Lippmann polishes I’ve used. At $20 regular price, it’s less expensive than luxury and designer brands. Quality is as good if not better. The shade Rule Breaker is spectacularly unique; a gorgeous standout. I’m super pleased I picked up a bottle and have an eye on grabbing a couple more for gifts. It’s a BUY, BUY, BUY for me! Highly recommend! 👍🏼itsfi

This item isn’t perfect but it’s really good if you’re looking for a clean product. This top coat works best with a thin layer of polish. Wait at least 10 minutes for the first layer to dry. (I know it completely defeats the purpose, but continue reading.) Apply the top quick dry coat slowly and in a big glob (that’s how it’ll come out anyway). While I don’t find that it dries quicker than normal, I do find that it works great for longer lasting nail polish. It creates a very thick barrier on top that creates shine and hardens the nails.Crystal

Please read the low star reviews. They’re being honest. This top coat is not worth the money. I still have a lot of product left, but unfortunately the polish is now very thick and peels off instantly. I love the packaging, the applicator brush, and also the beautiful bottle, but that’s really all you’re paying for. The quality is not that great for the price you pay.K

I received this product complimentary for testing purposes. I’m really picky when it comes to mascara just because of my small short Asian lash hair. I had seen many great reviews and was excited when I got pick for this voxbox. I love the bristle of this mascara. It gives a big glamorous vibes. It can get a little clumpy if you overdo it. If you love big chunky lashes, this is the one; especially if you have small Asian lashes like meana delia.s

I love this product. Initially I went back and forth on purchasing this or a few competitor products, but went in to Ulta and this was available, so I grabbed it based on the reviews and I'm so glad that I did. My hands are nothing special, but my nails have been soft and break off for as long as I can remember. It makes painting them or even getting acrylics done useless because within 48 hours it will be gone entirely. My nails just can't keep anything on them. For several years I've looked high and low, buying products that I hoped would help, but nothing ever made a dent. Until NailTek #2. I can't stop raving about it. Now, based on my photo one might think, "this stuff does nothing," but let me tell you-the last time I had my nails grow out past my fingertips, I was pregnant (taking prenatals), and even then they were splitting. The length I have going now is TRANSFORMATIVE. I've been staring at my hands for days waiting for them to break off as I open a door, or load the dishwasher, but nope. They're still there.Meredith

I have used Nail Tek products for about 20 years, as their nail treatment/therapy products have worked wonders for me. My nail used to never grow. I began using Nail Tek, #2 with the cuticle/nail oil when preparing for my wedding in hopes to grow my own nails. They grew, and became stronger than ever before, less brittle and less prone to breakage. I’ve used nearly all of the Nail Tek treatment line and recommended to many! Only downside is you should apply it almost daily, which makes the clear treatment thicker and harder to apply. Although I no longer paint my nails, I get dip done at the salon now as my nails are extremely long and dipping adds protection to prevent breakage.shannon.l

This will not quite "dry your nails in seconds", but rather what it does is act as a barrier between your nails and things that it may come into contact with. It definitely helps speed up the drying time of your nails a bit, and helps deflect things from creating dents. Don't go smashing your nails into things though, it won't fully dry underneath that barrier for a bit, but let's say you accidentally brush your hair back with your hand after applying this and you're afraid you've just ruined your mani and have gotten nail polish in your hair — nah, this product has your back! However, cuticle oil essentially does the same thing, but this is just as good if you don't have cuticle oil laying around. It's really decent for it's price too. I think it was about $2.99 at my local Shoppers Drugmart.christina.r

It's out of stock, and I really hope it's not discontinued. This stuff is amazing, nails dry in less than half the time, and not just touch dry either – they're hardened and smudge proof. No smell either, and I swear it conditions the nails because they feel so strong even when I've taken the polish off. Please don't be discontinued!!megano

I use these dry drops very often. Sometimes I feel like they don't help so much but sometimes I feel like they are really speeding it up. I don't know, if it's just in my head but I like to use them. I apply one drop per nail and wait for some time. After that I clean my nail up 'cause these drops are a little bit like…. Oily? Whatever. You will have this oily stuff everywhere on your mobile phone, on your laptop… So I would clean it up afterwards. At least it's a good product.lea.d