I Tried a Quick-Dry Vegan Nail Polish That Lasts 14 Days—and I’m Never Getting a Regular Manicure Again (2025)

A thing about me: I won’t leave the house without a snatched manicure. Actually, I don’t even like being in my house without a fresh AF mani. Everyone has their high-maintenance beauty habit, and this has been mine since high school. A manicure makes me feel pretty and put together. It’s also such a fun way to express yourself—with all of the gorgeous colors and different finishes to choose from, my nails have always been my favorite accessory.

However, maintaining this beauty "status quo" has definitely come with its struggles over the years. Firstly, keeping a manicure chip-free is, for whatever reason, impossible for me; I am one of those people who could stare at a brick wall and my polish will chip off in spades. I went through a phase of paying to get salon gel manicures for the long-lasting results, but that got very pricey quickly. I also will be the first to admit I do not have nice, healthy nails; they break and peel easily, and the constant wear and tear of gel was not helping them thrive.

Another thing about me: I am clean beauty obsessed. When I got pregnant with my daughter, I made an effort to clean up my beauty routine from head to toe—and that included trying (and failing, at the time) to find a non-toxic nail polish option that looked salon-quality and didn’t chip when I sneezed.

Could my search finally be over? Enter Dazzle Dry: clean, vegan nail polish system that promises a five minute dry time and results that last up to two weeks. Their gorgeous Handpicked Collection of spring shades recently dropped, which means there's no better time than the present to level up my at-home nail game and try the system out for myself.

The Pros

Here’s the run down of everything there is to love about the Dazzle Dry manicure system:

• It’s clean and non-toxic: Dazzle Dry is scientifically formulated to be healthy for you and the planet. The products are free from reactive ingredients and don’t contain any of the potentially harmful synthetic chemical formulas you’ll find in acrylics, gels, and dips.

• It’s quick-drying: As soon as you apply the Top Coat, you’re done and dry in 5 minutes flat!

• It’s long-lasting: Enjoy 7-to-14 days of chip-free wear time.

• No-soak removal: The polish almost wears like a gel (with no UV curing), but removes with regular acetone nail polish remover.

• Non-yellowing: Your nails will stay healthy while you rock your gorgeous mani.

• It’s vegan and cruelty-free: The formulas are hypoallergenic, don’t contain any animal byproducts, and are free from animal testing.

• Made in the U.S.A

• Great color selection: There are over 150 colors in a variety of finishes to choose from, so you’ll never get bored.

How to Apply the Dazzle Dry Nail System

Here’s how you apply the Dazzle Dry nail system from start to finish. Though it’s a few extra steps when comparing it to a normal manicure, the bottles are all numbered and labeled, which makes it very straight forward:

• Step 1, Nail Prep: After you take off any residual nail polish from your previous manicure, scrub each nail thoroughly using a lint-free pad that’s saturated with Nail Prep. This will help remove any oils or lotions to set the stage for a long-lasting mani.

• Step 2, Base Coat: Next, apply two coats of Base Coat, making sure each coat dries matte before moving onto the next. Avoid contact with your skin to prevent lifting.

• Step 3, Transform: Apply one coat of Transform Ridge Filler to each nail. Allow it to dry for five minutes, then apply one more coat of Base Coat over it, allowing that to dry.

• Step 4, Nail Lacquer: Apply two coats of your Nail Lacquer of choice, allowing each coat to dry matte before moving on.

• Step 5: Top Coat: Finally, seal the deal by applying one coat of Top Coat to each nail. Wait five minutes to let it dry, then you’re good to go!

Pro tip: If your Nail Lacquer, Top Coat, or Transform formulas become thick overtime due to evaporation, just add 2-4 drops of Revive to the bottle, shake, then repeat if necessary. If your Base Coat becomes thick or cloudy, DON’T apply Revive, but instead, submerge the glass portion of the bottle in hot water until the product becomes clear, then mix.

The Results

Color me (very) impressed.

I am going on Day 11 of my manicure and it’s still virtually chip-free. This is truly unheard of for me, especially when we're talking about a DIY nail polish job (I used to have to paint my nails twice a week with traditional nail lacquer). Not to mention, we're in the throes of sick season, and the polish is even standing up to my constant hand washing and sanitizing.

I love the colors. I love the cruelty-free and non-toxic formulas. I love the long-lasting benefits. I love, love, love the lightening-speed dry time. Dare I say, I may never need to go to the nail salon again?

The Cons

While I really can’t find anything negative to say about Dazzle Dry, here are a few things to consider:

• The price: You do have to spend a little bit upfront to make sure you are fully stocked with everything you need for a long-lasting mani. The full system—which includes full-size bottles of Nail Prep, Base Coat, Top Coat, Revive, and a Nail Lacquer of your choice—will run you $85 (though, that’s still cheaper than three salon gel manis). The good news is, they offer mini kits that contain everything listed above in smaller sizes, for just $42.

• Manicure time: A Dazzle Dry mani requires a couple extra steps, so make sure you allot yourself around 30 minutes from start to finish to paint your nails and let them dry. This doesn’t bother me personally, since doing my nails is my “me time.”