Nail polishes are one of the favorite details not only on the nails but also on the shelves in the homes of many women. While some have a real collector’s treasure of gorgeous tones, others usually like only one color and some of its shades. Whether you belong to one or the other extreme, or you are somewhere in between, you must have had your favorite nail polish thicken.
Some nail polishes dry out because they stay open for too long and have probably expired. However, you do not have to remove all the polishes from the shelf. Some, in fact, just need a refreshment.
The best way to preserve such polish is to dilute it. First aid in the form of adding acetone to a bottle of varnish is not helpful at all. On the contrary, in this way, you will only temporarily (for one application) dilute the density of the varnish and permanently damage its basic properties. After that, you will no longer be able to use it.
So, never use acetone or any other nail polish remover, whether it contains alcohol or not, as a thinner. The main role of these products is, as the name suggests, to remove the nail polish. If used for other purposes, they can do more harm than good.
These are the most common negative consequences of using acetone as a diluent:
- Nail polish loses its shine.
- The color intensity changes.
- Specific properties of the polish are lost, such as the final pearlescent or matte effect.
- The smell of the product changes and the intensity of unpleasant fragrant notes increases.
- The nails become weak, dry, and crack easily.
Of course, this does not mean that you should give up your favorite nail polish if it has started to change its consistency. There is an easy way to save and reuse it. Use nail polish thinner instead of acetone.
The best solution is a nail polish thinner
With this product, old nail polishes can look like new. Seche Restore Gloss and Nail Polish Thinner will help you put your favorite nail polish colors back on the shelf in the first row.
The product is available in a transparent glass bottle with a stopper without a brush, and in the packaging, you also get a pipette that allows precise application. The process of diluting nail polish is very simple and fast.
The most important thing is not to overdo the amount of thinner. To begin, add two or three drops to a bottle of nail polish. Stir gently with a brush and shake the bottle, so that the thinner merges with the polish. Then check the consistency of the polish. If it is still thick, you can repeat the procedure. Remember, it is always better to add a few drops afterward, than dilute the nail polish too much. By applying this product, you will return the nail polish to its original condition, without compromising its properties and ease the application.
Seche Restore thinner replaces the key ingredients of nail polish that are lost over time, under the influence of external factors. The product can be added to almost all nail polishes and the final gloss (topcoat), without the risk of changing their basic structure, appearance, and function.
How do you know that nail polish has changed its structure
Nail polishes are not usually used every day. That is why we are sometimes surprised by a bottle with sticky and thick contents. Often we do not notice this change in time, especially with polishes that we use only occasionally.
You should not wait for the nail polish to harden completely but react early. As soon as you notice that it has started to change consistency, add one drop of thinner. This way, you will surely keep all the good features of your favorite nail color for longer.
The first indications that it is time to refresh the nail polish are as follows:
- Nail polish has changed its thickness.
- Lumps appeared in the structure of the nail polish.
- Within 24 hours after application, the nail polish starts to crack on the nails.
When nail polish is completely unusable
When nail polish completely changes its density, i.e. when it hardens too much so that it is difficult to open the bottle, know that it is time to replace it. In that case, it is too late to apply any quick fix, because such a product is unusable.
Also, nail polishes, as well as cosmetics and make-up, have a limited shelf life. It depends on the manufacturer, i.e. the composition of the product, and is indicated on the declaration. Each package should also contain an appropriate sign specifying the time of use after opening the product. The optimal shelf life of nail polish is from 12 to 36 months after opening the bottle.
Each nail polish can be used for a certain period. Do not wait for two layers to appear in the bottle of nail polish, that is, for the oil part to separate at the surface level, or for the polish to dry completely. If this happens, it is best to replace it with a new one. Otherwise, you risk not only a messy appearance but also possible damage to the nails.
Is there a way to prevent or slow down the drying
The thickening of polish is a process that cannot be completely avoided. It can appear with any polish, at the moment when the liquid part completely evaporates.
Some nail polishes dry faster than others. It depends on many factors: their composition, quality, storage, often the color itself. Thus, e.g. darker shades, which have more pigments, thicken faster, so they are more likely to dry out than lighter ones.
If you want your nail polish to retain its original properties for longer, think about it at the beginning, when buying. Choose quality products and brands.
Also, make sure that there is a ball in the bottle, which allows the pigment to be evenly distributed by shaking the product. This ensures longer stability of the original structure and density. Our proposal is Galaxy nail polishes that contain two metal beads.
Experts advise that you always shake the nail polish well before use, to break up any lumps and improve its structure. This procedure should be done more often, not just before painting. Whether you use it regularly or only occasionally, shake the bottle from time to time to distribute the pigments evenly. This will prevent the layers of nail polish from separating and prevent it from clotting too quickly.
The drying of the nail polish in the bottle is mostly due to the reaction of the ingredients with air. Each time the bottle is opened, a certain amount of air enters, and thus the change of its structure is accelerated. If you want your nail polish to last longer, avoid pulling out the brush every day to decide on the right shade. Only open the bottle when you are going to use the product.
How do you “prolong the life” of your favorite nail polishes? Do you change them with new ones as soon as they start to thicken, or do you use tricks to refresh them? Share your experiences with us.