In our “Help Case” section we tell you what to do in case of various beauty incidents. How to fix a broken nail, revive dried mascara or remove foundation from clothes – we will answer one question in each material. Next is a problem that most of us have not encountered for a long time. When you’ve been doing polished manicures regularly for years, you’re unlikely to find nail polish remover at home. But now most of us (read: those who abandoned gel polish and now use ordinary polish) needed a special liquid again. So what should you do if you don’t have it but still need to remove nail polish?
Method number 1: transparent varnish
Typically, nail polishes contain solvents that help the polish adhere to the nail surface. They can help soften the old varnish layer. To see this for yourself, apply a colorless coating to your manicure and then wipe it off the nail plate with a cotton swab. You need to act quickly and carefully. First, apply each layer of clear varnish alternately to each finger and wash immediately. Secondly, this must be done carefully so as not to stain the skin.
Method number 2: using alcohol
This method is suitable not only for alcohol, but also for the products in which it is contained. For example, antiseptic, alcohol or cologne. Wet a cotton pad with the product and wipe the nail plate with it. You may need several approaches, but either way this method works and really removes the nail polish. After the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly and apply a nourishing cream to them – alcohol dries the skin, so it needs an additional amount of moisturizing.
Method number 3: using hairspray
Oddly enough, hairspray can remove nail polish. The fact is that the formula of the first contains a chemical solvent that makes this manipulation possible. Spray cotton with hairspray, wrap it around your nails and wait a few minutes. After that, wipe the nail plate with the disk.
Method number 4: using vinegar
Vinegar is a universal product that can be used as a cleaner on almost any surface. For greater effect, mix vinegar with lemon juice in a 1:1 ratio and soak your nails in this solution for 10 minutes. After that, wipe the nail plate with a cotton swab dipped in liquid.
Method number 5: toothpaste
This method works in two cases: if the nail polish has not dried completely yet or if you are using whitening toothpaste. The fact is that the second formula contains a substance called “ethyl acetate”. It can also be found in nail polish removers. Start applying the toothpaste to your nails until the nail polish starts to come off. For better results, some also recommend mixing the paste with baking soda in a 1:1 ratio.
Method number 6: using hydrogen peroxide
You probably have a 6% concentration of hydrogen peroxide in your home medicine cabinet. However, for the product to start working for you, you need to mix 150 ml of peroxide and 300 ml of hot water in a bowl. It is important to strictly comply with this ratio to protect the skin of your hands from burns. So put your hands in the bathroom and after 10 minutes take a cotton pad and wipe your nails.
Source: People Talk
I’m Roger Gritton, and I’ve been writing for the The Fashion Vibes for over 5 years now. My specialty is beauty news; I’m passionate about covering the latest trends, products, and innovations in the industry. In my time there, I’ve become known as an authority on all things beauty-related.
I love discovering new experts to interview, researching up-and-coming ingredients and techniques that are making their way onto our beauty shelves and highlighting people who are making a difference in the world of cosmetics. My work has appeared not only on The Fashion Vibes, but also several other publications including the New York Times Magazine, Allure Magazine and Refinery29.
