The Best Quick-Dry Nail Polishes for People Who Have Zero Time (or Patience)

Sally Hansen's formula is a three-in-one that's a base coat, nail color, and top coat. It's also chip-resistant.

With this nail polish, your nails will dry in a flash—about a minute to be exact. The cool thing about the product is it has an angled brush, so it's so easy to apply—even with your non-dominant hand.

All you need is one coat, and you'll get amazing color with this polish. It can dry in as little as 40 seconds and lasts up to five days.

Not only does Nails Inc's polish dry in 45 seconds, but it also nourishes your nails. It's enriched with calcium-rich hexanal and magnesium to strengthen.

Context's quick-drying formula applies evenly, so no streaks or clumps here. It leaves opaque coverage with a highly glossy finish.

This is a pretty "clean" nail polish that's free of a lot of toxic ingredients. It delivers saturated pigmented and lasts a long time.

Quick-dry, chip-resistant, and 17-free—what's not to love about this nail polish?

This nail polish comes with a flat, wide, and curved brush that is designed to mold to the shape of your nail for precise application. And of course, like many on this list, it dries quickly and lasts for up to a week.

If you really want your at-home manicure to have lots of staying power, try this polish from Essie that can last for up to 14 days. You get a salon-worthy, gel-like manicure without leaving your house.

Revlon's nail polish can dry in up to 60 seconds so you can go about your busy day. The formula also has a built-in top coat so you don't have to worry about applying that extra layer.

Orly's nail polishes are streak-free, quick-drying, and formulated with UV inhibitors so you don't have to deal with fading and yellowing.

OPI has some of the best neutral hues around, like this pretty taupe color. The fast-drying formula delivers up to seven days of wear.