I had some nail polish that was getting too thick to use, so instead of throwing it away, I poured nail polish remover in it. I just poured a little at a time. Shake it good and if it's still too thick, add a little more. Do this until you can put on your nails smoothly. Nail polish is getting expensive now, so I have to be thrifty. Some bottles are $5.00 or $6.00. Can't throw them away, just fix them - thin them down!
Also, if you have a color that you think is too light, just mix in a darker color. Too dark, pour in a lighter color. I have made some pretty colors doing this and saved money. Give it a try, it really works!
By dorothy wedenoja from New Creek, WV
A day at the spa can cost a lot of money but everyone needs to pamper themselves also. In this series of articles, I am going to try and help all of us to save some of that money but get the relaxation we need.
You will keep this little one ounce container with you all the time! You just brush the oil on your cuticles and rub it in.
I have a really hard time keeping my nails and cuticles in shape. I'm a nurse therefore I wash my hands a lot and I also love yard work which is rough on hands even if you wear gloves.
I'm very conscious of how I treat my nails because I love them to stay as nicely polished as day one, for the sake of the look and the cost. This begins with making sure they are treated well before I even put the paint on, and extends to dealing with them for the coming weeks. Here are some tips to keep your manicure lasting as long as possible.
When I paint my fingernails, I sometimes mess up and get nail polish on my skin that surrounds my nails. I actually found this pen at our local Walmart that has fingernail polish remover in it.
To keep your nail varnish and nail products like new, find a space in the fridge for them. They practically keep for years instead a couple of weeks. Tried and tested. You've got nothing to lose, so give it a go.
Soak your fingernails in a solution of 1/2 cup warm water mixed with 2 teaspoons of white vinegar for a couple minutes. Dry thoroughly, then apply your nail polish.
My daughter has red fingernail polish all over her! How do I get it off of her?
Rhonda from SLC
Just let it wear off. Give her a bath a day for three days, and I'll bet it will be all gone.
Nail polish remover? Be sure to wash her skin with soap and water afterward.
actually I ended up trying baby oil. I had most of it off by the next morning. The baby oil breaks it down and loosens its hold while keeping it from drying and itching so bad. Good stuff. Nail polish, even the acetone free stuff is too hard on young tender skin.
Ok this picture is just too cute!!! It reminds me so much of how fast time goes by. As the mother of a freshmen in college and a senior in high school, I just want to say how precious each and every minute is. Please enjoy this beautiful baby.
OH MY !! I TRIED NOT TO LAUGH AT THIS PICTURE.
REMINDS ME OF THE TIME MY SON TOOK EVERY CONDIMENT OUT OF THE FRIDGE AND MIXED IT IN HIS TOY SOLDIER CONTAINER.(HE SPILLED ALL THIS ON HIS CARPET) AND HIS BEDROOM STUNK FOR A WEEK)THEN SPILLED GREEN GLITTER ALL OVER THE KITCHEN FLOOR AND ON TOP OF THAT MIXED FRUIT COCKTAIL AND CORN AND PUT IT IN THE FAN ALL IN THE SAME DAY(HE MANAGED TO GET UP A TAD BIT EARLIER THAN ME THAT MORNING)AND TO TOP IT OFF WE WERE GETTING A VISIT FROM HIS PRESCHOOL TEACHER THAT MORNING)LIVE AND LEARN.. AND LATER AFTER IT'S ALL OVER..LAUGH
It is getting closer to sandal weather here in Texas and I will not spend the money for a pedicure, as it is $30.00 plus a tip. I hope these tips will inspire you to treat yourself to a little pampering, which will give you nice looking toes for those sandals.
Mix loose eye shadow pigment with clear nail polish to make a custom nail shade. Mix all together with a cotton swab, grab a brush and try out your new color.
I used non-acetone nail polish remover to soak my fingers to remove polish and burnt my finger tips. I was removing a basecoat, plus 2 coats of polish and a top coat what did I do wrong? For 3 days my tips felt numb. I thought I had problems.
I have acrylic nails for the first time, but like to change my polish about every 3-4 days. I did what the nail tech said and got non-acetone polish remover. It's only been two weeks, but I am not going to apply nail polish till I figure out what the heck happened. If you have an answer please share. I hope everyone has a great holiday.
By Sharon