Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®, Clearly Quick, Quick Dry, Long Lasting, Streak-Free Shine, Clear Nail Polish

I’ve tried dozens of quick-dry top coats, but Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Clearly Quick genuinely stands out. It dries in less than a minute — by the time I finish my second hand, the first one is already touch-dry. Perfect for busy days when I can’t sit still waiting for polish to set. What I really love is the shine and durability. The finish looks like a salon-quality gel — smooth, glossy, and completely streak-free. My manicure usually lasts 5–7 days without chips, which is impressive for a clear top coat. It also helps strengthen the polish underneath and makes colors look a bit more vibrant. The brush spreads evenly with just one swipe, and the formula isn’t too thick or runny. There’s a faint scent (as expected with nail polish), but it fades quickly. I’ve even used it on bare nails for a natural glossy look — it makes them look instantly healthier. Pros: ✔️ Dries within seconds ✔️ Shiny, streak-free finish ✔️ Long-lasting protection against chips ✔️ Great for touch-ups or bare nails Cons: ❌ Slight smell on first application ❌ Bottle could be a little bigger for frequent users Overall: Highly recommend if you want salon results in minutes. It’s a simple product that truly delivers on its promises — quick, durable, and beautiful every time.

The ONLY top coat I use. Shiny, dries fast & thick & hard like glass. Love it.

Love this Sally Hansen insta-Dri brand. I use this for top a coat. It gives a nice shine and helps your polish wear longer. It really does dry quickly.

I use the Insta-Dri in black all the time and for some reason was using a "gel" shine top coat and I should have known better because I cannot sit still long enough for regular polish to dry. This has been life saving. It dries so quick. It's simplified my life exponentially. I use it on my toes which always have black polish and it lasts weeks. No chipping at all. I use it on my Kiss press on nails and the same thing. No chipping or peeling. A bottle lasts a long time and I change my press on's every friday and do my toes every other week and I still have more than half left. I bought this Aug 30th. Definitely worth the money in my opinion. 10$ every 5 months is much less than I pay to get waxed every 4 weeks but beauty is pain and its expensive.

The name says it all! This is the fastest drying polish I have ever used. Not very long lasting though; it seems to peel off easily. But for a single occasion, it does the trick. Easy on, quick drying with a nice sheen.

I really like how quickly this clear nail polish dries, it lives up to the “insta-dri” name. The finish is streak-free and gives a nice glossy shine that lasts for a good amount of time. It’s easy to apply and doesn’t feel sticky or thick once dry, which makes it perfect for quick touch-ups. That said, the bottle is pretty small, and I found myself running out of product faster than I expected, especially if you use it regularly. For the price, I wish the bottle was a bit bigger to get more use out of it. If you want a quick-drying, shiny clear polish and don’t mind replacing it often, this one does the job well. Just be prepared to restock sooner than with other brands.

We enjoy using this product. My daughter uses it as a topcoat and likes that it dries so quickly and prevents her manicure from chipping or peeling.. I use it as s stand-alone product to help my nails look nicer than they do when they are bare. I too, like that it dries very quickly and doesn't chip. Since my nails are weak, this product helps them stand up to things like washing dishes, accidentally knocking a nail against something, swimming, and even cold weather (my nails historically break easier in cold weather, probably because I forget to grab a pair of gloves when I go outside 50% of the time). We highly recommend this product!

I love this polish! I have several shades and the quick dry is a must because sometimes I am polishing my nails at the red lights on the way to work. It’s easy to use due to the design of the brush and the price is great. I would love to see more shades.