Hello, nail enthusiasts!
1) Perfume – Smells Sweet, Removes Polish in an Instant
Though using perfume to remove nail paint seems like an expensive bargain, it can be your most effective and sweet-smelling weapon in your nailcare routine.
To try this method, take a cotton ball and spray some alcohol-based perfume on it. Gently rub this cotton ball over your nails, making sure to wipe the entire nail surface. The alcohol present in the perfume will work its magic and dissolve the nail polish within a few seconds.
2) Nail Polish – The Unexpected Solution
Yes. You read it right. Believe it or not, you can actually use a nail polish to remove old polish from your nails. And guess what? It is quite an easy nail polish removing hack and does a neat job of giving you clean nails within a minute.
For this, simply apply a fresh and thick coat of nail polish (any shade would do) over your existing polish. Let it sit for a few seconds to soften the old polish, but don’t let it dry. Quickly wipe and rub it away using a tissue. You will notice the fresh and old polish literally disappearing from your nails in no time. This method is particularly useful for glitter or textured nail polishes that can be stubborn to remove.
3) Hand Sanitizer or Rubbing Alcohol
Alcohol-based hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol are household products that can work wonders when it comes to removing nail polish.
This method is honestly very easy. All you need to do is pour a little amount of rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer into a cotton ball and press it against your nails for a few seconds. Then rub it over your nails in a back-and-forth action (as if you are scrubbing) and until the nail polish starts to lift. Continue this process until your nails are completely clear of any old polish.
4) Hairspray – Not Just for Your Locks
Your hair spray can do more than just holding your hairstyle in place. That’s true. It can also come to your rescue and be a great alternative to nail polish remover.
5) Toothpaste – Trust it to Clean Your Nails too
Did you know that toothpaste can help you remove nail polish? Really! Toothpaste isn’t just for brushing your pearly whites but can also be a household hero for removing old or chipped nail polish. However, read the ingredient list of your toothpaste to see if it contains ethyl acetate. This DIY method will work effectively only if your tube of white paste contains this chemical compound.
To use toothpaste to get rid of your existing nail polish, first squeeze a dollop of toothpaste directly over your nails. Let it sit for a few seconds, and then gently rub it back and forth using a cotton pad, tissue or old toothbrush. Make sure to scrub the corners and the entire surface of your nails. The toothpaste acts as a gentle abrasive and helps pull the color off your nails after a bit of forceful rubbing.
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