Abstract: A nail polish composition having a crosslinked acrylic copolymer blend, a film forming plasticizing mixture, wherein a plasticizer enters into interstices of an acrylic copolymer nitrocellulose matrix modifying the flexibility of the acrylic copolymer nitrocellulose matrix, and a two component solvent. The three parts are the nail polish blend are blended to produce a nail polish composition that when applied to a nail or is applied to wet layers of other nail polish, dries all layers simultaneously producing a nail polish that dries in 1 to 2 minutes at ambient temperatures and pressures and has chip resistance and cracking resistance for at least 2 to 3 weeks of normal wear.

Abstract: The invention provides long lasting and quick drying nail polish compositions for application to natural or artificial nails. The nail polish composition comprises a lacquer component and an optional pigment component. The lacquer component can harden in ambient atmosphere without the use of ultraviolet radiation. The lacquer component includes acrylic polymers dissolved in organic solvents.