You reach for your favorite nail polish and find it has dried out. We’ve all been there. But, fear not! You don’t have to throw it away. With a few simple steps, you can bring your nail polish back to life. Here’s how to make your dry nail polish liquid again.
1. Add Nail Polish Thinner
The best way to restore your nail polish to its original consistency is by using nail polish thinner, since it is specifically designed for this purpose. Nail polish thinner helps to dissolve and mix the dried components of the polish, making it smooth and easy to apply again.
Just add 2-3 drops of nail polish thinner into the bottle. Roll the bottle and check for consistency. Add more drops if needed, but avoid over-thinning.
2. Warm Water Bath
If you don’t have nail polish thinner on hand, a warm water bath can also help soften your polish. Nail polish can thicken due to cold temperatures, and warming it up helps restore its original consistency.
- Fill a bowl with warm water and place the tightly sealed nail polish bottle in it.
- Let it sit for there for about 5 minutes. Then remove it but be careful, as it can be hot.
- After removing the bottle, roll it between your palms for a minute to distribute the heat evenly.
Avoid shaking the bottle, as this can create air bubbles, making the polish even harder to apply.
3. Nail Polish Remover
A drop of nailpolish remover can do all the refreshing magic. Add it to your nail polish bottle and roll. Never overdo it because nail polish remove contain acetone that can break down the formula of your nail polish.
Avoid for Glitter Polishes: Nail polish remover can dissolve the glitter particles, reducing the sparkle. It’s better to use a proper thinner for glitter polishes.
Bonus method; Essential oils
While nail polish thinner and warm water baths are tried and true methods, here’s another one; secret and effective.
Essential oils, like lavender or tea tree oil, have properties that can help thin out the polish without damaging its formula.
Plus, they add a lovely aroma. Add 2-3 drops of the essential oil directly into the nail polish bottle. As said before, don’t add too much.Close the bottle tightly and roll it between your palms for about a minute. Repeat the process, if the polish is still too thick
Prevent Future Drying
To keep your nail polish from drying out in the future, follow these simple tips:
- Always make sure the cap is screwed on tightly after each use.
- Wipe the neck of the bottle with nail polish remover.
- Store the bottle in a Cool, Dark Place.
- Keep your nail polish bottles standing upright.
- Avoid unnecessary air exposure.
I hope, these quick and easy methods will help your dry nail polish get back to its original, smooth and liquidy consistency.
