Nail Polish Tips

How Do You Fix White Nail Polish That Turns Yellow?

Written by Tara

Why does my white gel nail polish turn yellow? A number of reasons including over or under exposure to UV light during the drying process, or your nail coming in contact with strong chemicals such as cleaning agents, makeup products or even spices such as turmeric or smoking, and other reasons we’ll explore.

Add one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to one tablespoon of water. Mix the two together and use a cotton pad to soak up the mixture. Rub the cotton pad containing the mixture over your nail polish and try to remove the stains.

Generally Why is my nail polish turning yellow? It’s possible that formaldehyde (a common polish ingredient) is causing the problem. This chemical can react with the keratin protein in your nails and make it brittle and yellow. While rare, nails that are very yellow could be an indication of a nail infection.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Does hand sanitizer discolor nail polish?

Using alcohol-based beauty products or hand sanitizer can break down nail polish. It’s not just household soaps and cleansers that can destroy your manicure โ€” in fact, plenty of your favorite beauty products can do some damage, too.

Why is my nail polish changing color?

Answer. This usually happens when clients expose their nails to chemicals, like bleach, other cleaning products, or even some hair products and lotions. There are actually many products out there that can dull or change the color of polish.

Can leaving nail polish on too long cause yellowing?

Firstly, your nails need to breathe. Secondly, without a base coat, your nails will suffocate. The reason why your nails stain is because you aren’t using a base coat and you’re keeping high-pigment polish on too long. Most often, yellowing of the nails is caused by staining from colour polishes.

How do I whiten my nails with toothpaste?

Whitening toothpaste, especially those that include baking soda, will have your nails runway-ready in just ten minutes. After removing your polish, layer the toothpaste on your nails and let it sit for ten to fifteen minutes. Once time is up, grab a nail brush or toothbrush to gently scrub the nails under warm water.

What should you not do after nail polish?

Avoid intense hydration after leaving the salon. If you use too much water on your hands right after your manicure, you might warp or damage the polish. It also might separate from the nail. Additionally, the color can fade prematurely.

Is it OK to have nail polish on all the time?

Wearing nail polish for long periods of time can allow chemicals in the polish to seep into the nail bed and cause it to discolor, split and peel, according to experts.

What should you not do after a manicure?

Avoid using any harsh soaps or contact with harsh chemicals after your treatment. Preferably try to wear gloves when doing activities such as gardening, washing the dishes, etc to prevent the nail polish from being removed or causing any damage to the nails such as chipping.

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Tara

I am Tara, and I am addicted to nail polishes and other beauty related things!:) Join me on my ride to paradise!