
Clients want their nail polish to dry faster than you can run their credit card, and they want their manicure to last for at least a week, maybe longer. We explore your options. —M.D.
Fast-drying topcoats have been on the market for a long time now, and they’re great for getting clients out the door in a hurry. Trending now though are quick-drying systems that deliver vivid color and superior shine that last up to a week. CND got the ball rolling with Vinylux, a breakthrough polish that promises weeklong wear without a basecoat. Then OPI got into the game with Infinite Shine Gel-Effects Lacquer System, which offers intense, gel-like shine made to last until the polish is removed. Now Jessica Cosmetics has introduced the Phe¯ nom Polish System, which acts like a gel, removes as easily as polish and dries quickly in natural light. Let’s take a look at all three.
CND Vinylux

OPI Infinite Shine

Jessica Cosmetics Phe– nom
The secret to Phe¯ nom is a revolutionary flexible polymer in Vivid Colour and a photo initiator in Finale Shine topcoat. When used in tandem, they react to exposure to natural light to produce a tougher, chip-resistant polish with superior gel-like shine. What’s in it for you? A fresh-from-the-salon manicure that lasts up to 10 days. A word of caution: Phe¯ nom is not designed for touch-ups, but changing color sooner is simple and soak-free