Removing a nail polish is a super easy task if you have a nail polish remover at home. How simple it is to take a small quantity of a nail polish remover over on a cotton pad and wipe off your old nail polish. What if there is an emergency to remove your nail polish and you do not have a nail polish remover at home? Here I have some really simple at home tricks that I have tried in the past to remove my nail polish without a nail polish remover –
8 WAYS TO REMOVE NAIL POLISH WITHOUT A REMOVER:
Hair Spray
Hairspray can be used to remove a nail polish instantly. All you can do is just mist the hairspray onto your nails directly and then wipe it off with a cotton pad. You might want to repeat this 2 to 3 times until your nails are clean. Alternatively, you can also soak a cotton pad with hairspray and then use it to wipe your nail polish off.
Top Coat
Applying a top court on your old nail polish and letting it sit for a few seconds before wiping it off can remove nail polish instantly. It helps dissolve the nail polish and when you wipe it off with a cotton pad, it comes right off. Repeat as required and do not forget to moisturize.
Nail Polish
Regular nail polish works just as the top coat as it also contains acetone. All you need to do is apply a thick layer of any nail polish that you have on your old nail polish and let it sit for a few seconds. Wipe it off with a cotton pad and repeat if required.
Perfume
Did you know that you can use your perfume to remove nail polish? It is extremely simple, all you need to do is soak a cotton pad with a perfume of your choice or any spare perfume and Use it to wipe off your nail polish. Repeat as required.
Hand Sanitizer
Because hand sanitizer contains 60 to 70% of alcohol in it, It effectively helps remove nail polish instantly. All you need to do is take some hand sanitizer on a cotton pad and use it to wipe of your nail polish. Do not forget to use a hand cream or a cuticle oil because it can make your nails and cuticles dry.
Toothpaste
Toothpaste that contains ethyl acetate can help remove nail polish. This hack can take a little bit longer and some efforts to rub off the nail polish but it works. All you need to do is apply a bit of toothpaste on your nails and then brush it with an old toothbrush for a few minutes. Wipe it off and repeat if required.
Lemon and Vinegar
Using acidic ingredients like vinegar and lemon can help lift off the old nail polish. All you got to do is add 1 tablespoon each of white vinegar and lemon juice and 1/4 cup of warm water and soak your nails or fingers in it for 30 minutes. Using a scraper or a buffer, buff off the nail polish and it should come right off. Do not forget to use a nail or hand cream.
Rubbing Alcohol
Rubbing alcohol is one stop solution to instantly removing your nail polish. It instantly dissolves the old nail polish and removes it completely in just one swipe. Simply soak a cotton pad with rubbing alcohol and use it to wipe off your nail polish. Your nails and cuticles can get a bit dryer so follow up with a hand cream.
