Nail Polish Tips

How Do You Thin Down Thick Nail Polish?

Written by Tara

Here’s what you need to do: use an eyedropper to pour 2-3 drops of thinner into the nail polish. Then, screw the cap back on and roll the bottle between the palms of your hands to mix the two together. Test the consistency โ€“ if it flows smoothly from the brush, it is ready to use.

Add a Drop (or two) of Pure Acetone Just like polish thinners, it’s critical to use only one drop of pure acetone in your bottle of nail polish. Shake well, and if the polish is still too thick, add one more drop, says Hill.

Generally How do I make my nail polish not thick and clumpy? How to do it: Using the eyedropper, add a drop or two of acetone to the polish. Screw the cap back on and roll (don’t shake) the bottle between your hands for about a minute. Then, prepare to be amazed as the lacquer returns to a nice and smooth state.

Here You Can Watch The Video How To Restore & Prevent Sticky or Thick Polish!


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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Can you thin out nail polish with remover?

Thin out your nail polish. Acetone, found in most nail polish removers, is a solvent. If you add it to your old nail polish it will thin it out, it’s true.

Why is my nail polish thick?

Exposure to air is one of the reasons nail polish starts to dry out and thicken. Always store your nail polish in a cool place, like a linen closet. Though convenient, the bathroom isn’t the best place to store nail polish because things start heating up when you shower or use a blow dryer.

How can I soften nail polish?

Simply pour some hot water into a bowl and place the nail polishes in there for 30-60 minutes. You can also put a small amount of nail polish remover into the dried-up nail polish to help it liquefy again.

How do I make my nail polish thinner without acetone?

Hot water. If rubbing the polish between your hands doesn’t quite do the job and you are out of lacquer thinner, hot water is a great trick. All you have to do is run the bottle under hot water to heat the polish. This will temporarily thin out the formula.

Can you thin gel nail polish?

Thick gel nail polishes can be made thinner by warming them up, adding acetone or gel polish thinner to bring the gel polish to its original viscosity. Either liquid will make thick gel polish thinner so it will be easier to apply.

Can rubbing alcohol thin nail polish?

Can you use rubbing alcohol to thin out nail polish? Yes, you can use 2 to 3 drops of rubbing alcohol (91% alcohol) to thin out your nail polish.

Can I microwave nail polish?

Good Advice: Don’t Put Nail Polish In The Microwave!

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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!