A lot of times polish seems to be dry, when it really isn't. While it may feel smooth and dry when you carefully run your finger over it, it probably still isn't dry.
One nifty way to check if it's dry (this especially works for topcoats) is to very carefully touch two of the nails together (I usually use my thumbs). If they stick together at all, they aren't dry. But if they feel like two pieces of paper (it must be paper, if it's not paper smooth, wait it out) rubbing together, you're probably good to go! (And if two nails glide together, test the other eight just to be sure).
But, if you can't rub your nails together there are other methods of checking:
Push really hard against them
Stick them in your pockets
Zip up your zipper
Bang them against the wall
All of these methods will most definitely let you know if your nails are dry... But they will also more then likely smudge the crap out of them. For the sake of your nails, please, tread with caution ;)
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