Another common myth is using baby oil to help speed up drying. “If you use a simple baby oil, you’re not going to see much of an effect aside from moisturised cuticles,” says Draper. “It may help in preventing clothes and such ‘sticking’ to the nails while drying.”

As well as thin layers and your hairdryer, Draper recommends looking into quick-dry products, polishes, oils, sprays or top coats. “These quick-dry agents contain solvents that evaporate quickly, pulling the liquid in the polish along with them. My all-time favourite quick dry products are Seche Vite Nail Treatment Topcoat, £8.95, and Morgan Taylor Accel Erate Quick Dry Nail Drops, £8.96.”

Looks like we no longer have an excuse for smudged nails…

How to make your nail polish dry faster, according to a celebrity nail artist