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Very few of us have the discipline required to finish an entire bottle of nail polish.
In fact, we don’t know anyone that’s achieved such levels of unrelenting loyalty.
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The devestation is real.
But we refuse to submit.
“First, add just a couple of drops directly to the polish,” she says.
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“Shake well, and if the polish is still too thick, add one more drop.
you might even try the refrigerator if you live in a perpetually warm and humid climate.
Fill a bowl with water that is hot to the touch but not boiling.
(If the water is too hot, the nail polish bottle could crack.)
Dip the nail polish bottle into the water and let sit for several minutes.
“When that air hits polish, it will start to thicken.”
“It’s best to toss out the bottles that start to get too sludge-y,” she says.
“After all, nail polish has ashelf lifejust like makeup.
To keep track, try labeling the bottle to remember when you bought it.”
Key Takeaways
If your nail polish is clumpy, you might do the following to thin it out:
