10 Things No One Ever Tells You About Nail Polish

Happy Monday lovelies! Thought I'd share something I came across that sparked my interest, I am an avid polish lover, like many of you are as well. Turns out there's so much more to polish than we knew or even thought!

1. It's not just for your nails. Yes, you read that right, not just for your nails. You can use clear polish for everything from running tights to coating  inexpensive jewelry to prevent rusting & it turning your skin green. Who likes that look, right? Lol.

2. You can be allergic to nail polish: one of its main ingredients is formaldehyde, which happens to be an irritant. Don't worry though, because there are companies, like Clinique that have formulated formaldehyde free formulas for all you gals that have skin allergies.

3. You can DIY polish: you can & all it takes is inexpensive clear nail polish & loose eye shadow pigment of your choice. Mix into clear polish & now you have custom colored polish for your piggies. Fyi Younique has a wide array of colors at a great affordable price point that you can mix together for even more custom colors. The options are virtually endless. Check them out on my site:
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4. Your nail polish color isn't just a random choice: We often think we choose our polish colors at random , when in reality color & human emotion are linked. Chances are next time you pick a color it means a lot more than you think.

5. It's not just about color: Have you considered that your polish could do more than make you nails look pretty? Brands like Dermalect make polishes that contain protein peptides & vitamins, which not only moisturize your nails, but keep them from aging as well.

6. Store your polish in the fridge: Move over milk & butter. Storing your polish in the fridge increases its shelf life. Make sure it's stored upright to avoid spilling.

7. A smudge free manicure is possible: There's nothing more frustrating than smudging freshly manicured nails. Many products on the market claim to speed up the drying process, but the most effective one might be right in your kitchen. Yes, your kitchen! Cooking spray contains a propellant, which evaporates quickly & helps nails dry faster.

8. You ALWAYS need a base & top coat: I know, I know, sometimes we get lazy & skip these steps. If you are PLEASEEEE, stop

immediately. It not only increases the wear of your polish, but prevents staining of your natural nail beds when you decide to go sans polish.

9. Darker polish chips faster: We're suckers for dark polish, but due to it's high pigmentation, it chips faster. For a long lasting look, try lighter strokes when applying your darker colors.

10. Take a breather: Even though you may feel naked without your nail polish on, as we all do, you should take a break (at least 3 days every 3 weeks) to keep your nails healthy.