Take a soft tissue or cotton ball and put some nail polish remover on it. Swipe it over your toenails to help get rid of any remaining oils, or creme.
Use toe spacers and apply a base coat; let dry. Finish with applying your favorite nail color letting that dry for 2 minutes and then apply a top coat.
Refrain from applying closed shoes or sneakers for a least 3 hours to allow nails to dry from bottom to top layer.