“Simply apply nail polish onto the dried nail polish and quickly remove it with a paper towel.” Just be sure to use one that’s at least five-free. 4. Vitamin E oil.

"Before applying nail polish at home, you want to always start with a clean base," Rae says of the importance of prepping your nails. "I would start by gently pushing back the cuticle to remove ...

Nail Polish; You've Been Applying Glitter Polish All Wrong. By Sarah Siegel. Updated on Nov 20, 2016 at 10:00 PM. Glitter polish gives off the sparkle beauty junkies love, but is a pain to apply.

Your method of polish application matters, too. “Make sure to apply thin coats of nail polish in each application,” says Lin. “Thicker layers take longer to dry and are more prone to smudging.

To get a comprehensive review, we made sure to record both our initial reactions at the time of application — then what we thought several days later after the polish had been on for a while.