How to: Use up Nail Polish

I dont know about you (but im feeling twenty-two aha no.) Im actually talking about the fact that I've got myself quite a collection of old, chunky nail polishes in my drawer. I dont use them because they are impossible to paint your nails with, but i don't throw them away because that would just be wasteful, right? ;) If you're in the same boat, then I've got some great ways to reduce your hoard. These are great ways to use up your nail polish because those colours deserve to be seen somewhere, if not on your nails.


1  Save your rings

I learned this common but clever tip a while back, you know those rings that leave green marks on your fingers? (Think souvenir mood rings and costume jewelry). Use clear nail polish and paint the inside edge of the ring (the part that touches your finger) and those green marks are no more! This is a great way to save those rings that leave the annoying marks on your finger instead of tossing them or never wearing them. This also works with other metals that are irritation your skin, like necklace pendants or even buttons.



2  Seal frayed edges

Clear polish can also seal the frayed edges of thread, making threading a needle much easier. Got any other fraying threads on your clothes, clear polish will seal that right up. You can even use it to seal up the runs on your tights, giving you a little bit more time with them before you have to toss them.



3  Waterproof (insert item name here)

Another good use for clear polish, you can use it to waterproof the tips of you matches, and any labels that you leave outside in the garden. You can also use it to rustproof screws, and type of spray cans, and small gardening decor.



4  Save your glasses!

I wish I knew about this tip before one of the screws in my sunglasses fell out and disappeared. You can prevent what i just explained from happening by dabbing a tiny droplet of clear polish over tightened screws in your glasses/sunglasses.


5 Colour!

But what do I do with my old coloured polishes? You can have lots of fun decorating your keys, making them easier to identify, especially if you've got 2 or more similar ones. You can also use coloured polish to make those boring old pushpins cuter with just a dab of your brush. Another cool idea is decorating your phone cases by either painting the side, or making your own design! Use tape for clean edges!

Case-Mate Barely There Case - Transparent (click here)

6  Fix up smudges and scratches!

You have these beautiful flats/heels, except for the tiny scuff mark on the toe? Search for a similar colour in you nail stash, and cover it up! Also works for anything  else, like scratches on your phone perhaps?  ;)



7 Customize your jewelry! 

If you are sick of your plain metal ring/necklace pendant/hairpin, and want that pop of colour, then your nail polish stash is your best friend! With some brushstrokes, you'll have a brand new piece of jewelry for free!


What do you think? Which tip is your favourite? I hope this post helped you a little bit with getting rid of those old polishes!

- Genevieve