[TIPS & TRICKS] Ways to Fix and Reuse Old Nail Polish
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
We pampered ourselves with manicures and
pedicure, and we’ve spent on so many expensive nail polishes with various
colours so that we can do it at home. Many of us are wondering whether there is
any shelf life for oil nail polish, and once we found out these nail polishes
that stuffed in drawers are totally hardened and dried out!
Some of us might don’t want to toss it
because they love the colours. Well, if it doesn’t spoil or get mouldy, you
don’t have to. I've sum-up some solutions to fix them based on different
conditions.
Nail
Polish Remover – for Thickened Nail Polish
Yup, although it’s the easiest way to
fix it, but there’s a proper way to do it. The ingredients in nail polish
remover can temporary help out in a pinch. It’s super useful yet the most
common aid if you’re only using for a few times. Drop a few droplets of nail
polish remover and gently agitate the bottle after each drop.
OPI Nail Lacquer Thinner 60ml
Nail
Polish Thinner – for Thickened or Hardened Nail Polish
Store this in your drawer if you’re
really wanted to take care of your nail polishes. Most of the nail polish
thinner contains toluene, ethyl acetate and butyl acetate which able to thinner
your hardened nail polishes for longer time. Replace the brush and cap and add
one drop at a time to the bottle of nail polish. Shake gently and well and test
the consistency on your nail. Add one more if it doesn’t reach the result that
you desired. Do not add too much thinner because it cannot be re-thicken
thinned out polish.
Gently
Mixing – for Slightly Thickened Nail Polish
This is the mildest way to fix it using
your body temperature. Firstly, turn the nail polish bottle upside down and
roll the bottle between your palms for a few minutes. Shake it gently if
necessary because it might form air bubbles that lead to prematurely thick
polish. (Source)
The
Extreme Fix - Acetone + Orange Oil
You may get the acetone from beauty
supply store. Drop a small amount of Acetone and the equal amount of orange oil
into the bottle. Gently rub and mix well with toothpaste (if needed) to allow
the nail polish evenly spread. Remove the brush from the bottle and check the
results. Do again until your desired consistency is reached.
Decorate
Them, Don’t Simply Toss
Well, if you don’t wish to reuse your
nail polish again, use them to DIY your stuff. Customise them with adding extra
colours on your leather goods, phone cases, plain t-shirts or even note books. (Source)
So, don't toss, reuse and be an eco-chic! This article also originally appeared on Lipstiq.com
- xoxo -
Ashley Yeen
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