Dilute nail polish

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Part 1 of 3: Using quick workarounds
Tips
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Like other cosmetics, nail polish that has been exposed to the air will eventually not be as easy to apply as it was in the beginning. Old nail polish will become thick, clumpy and difficult to apply. Fortunately, there are some simple tricks you can try to make your nail polish last longer. To dilute your nail polish, try warming the bottle with your hands or hot water if the ingredients are only just separated. You can also add small amounts of nail polish thinner to the bottle if it is old nail polish that you cannot save by heating up. By storing your nail polish properly, you can also prevent lumps from getting in.

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Part 1 of 3: Using quick workarounds

Turn the bottle upside down to mix the pigments again. Turn the bottle upside down and up again for two to three minutes. Sometimes this is all you need to do to restore your nail polish.
Try to hold the bottle under the hot tap for two minutes. Make sure the bottle is closed tightly and hold it by the cap so you don't burn your fingers. The hot water will heat up the polish to make it easier to apply it to your nails.
Use acetone or nail polish remover as a last resort. Both can ruin your polish and cause the polish to crack as it dries. If you are using acetone or nail polish remover, chances are you will have to throw away your polish after a few passes.
- Do not use acetone or nail polish remover to dilute gel nail polish.
Keep the bottles upright and do not lay them on the side. When you store your nail polish, it is important that you leave the bottles upright. Leaving them on the side will cause the polish to flow into the neck. This allows the nail polish to dry and makes it more difficult to open the bottles.
Always close the bottle immediately when you have finished painting your nails. Do not leave the bottle open while you wait for the nail polish to dry. Nail polish dries when air is added, so the less your nail polish comes into contact with air, the better.

Tips

Cool your nail polish in the fridge before painting your nails. By cooling the nail polish, less solvent evaporates and the pigments will not dry out and harden.
Dark-colored nail polish clumps faster than light or clear nail polish. That's because dark nail polish contains more pigments.
Keep in mind that diluted nail polish will wear off your nails more quickly. However, thick nail polish flakes more.

Warnings

Do not use acetone or nail polish remover to dilute the nail polish.
Sometimes nail polish can no longer be saved and you will have to throw the bottle away.
Do not shake your nail polish bottles. This creates bubbles in the nail polish.
Nail polish cannot be kept forever. Do not use nail polish that has become thick, smells bad, or has separate components.
Nail polish thinner may not work well when it comes to glitter nail polish. In most cases, glitter nail polish can no longer be saved and you will have to buy new nail polish.