How do I get rid of yellow nails, from nail polish?
Sharon from Winnipeg
Try lemon juice. It will dry your nail beds to follow with a good moisturizer and rub it into the nails well.
To help prevent yellowing nails, always use a clear coat beneath your bolder colored polishes, it will help, but may not completely eliminate the problem. Removing the polish regularly and letting your nails breathe will help as well.
Good luck,
Tina
Not sure I agree with the comet or ajax method. Kind of harsh chemicals. Yes lemon juice works well and does dry. Soak toes or fingers in lemon juice for about 5-10 mins. and follow with an oil (olive, sesame, jojoba, etc.).
Cut a lemon into 2 halves. Squeeze your fingernails in the lemon and let them be there for around 15-20 mins. Rinse and use a hand moisturizer or better some olive oil. This treatment will whiten your nails and the olive oil will help retain moisture.
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My nails have gotten really yellow colored. Is this a sign of something, and what can I do to whiten them up again?
