How annoyed do you get when your favorite nail polish becomes clumpy and uneven?
I know how frustrating it is to have clumpy polish that doesn't paint nicely. IT.DRIVES.ME.NUTS. Old nail polish tends to become clumpy because the polish inside dries up. Although there will come a time for every bottle to "age", there are ways to extend its "lifespan".
#1: Instead of shaking the bottle, roll it in between your palms before using.
Shaking introduces air bubbles in the bottle, which causes the polish to dry up.
#2: Clean the mouth/cap of the bottle if it has dried polish stucked onto it.
Many of us ignore this but dried up polish on the threaded parts of the cap and mouth of bottles are really silent killers. It leaves gaps for air to come in, so the polish dries faster.
#3: Don't leave the bottle open for long.
Exposure to air causes nail polish to become clumpy and dry faster. To maintain the consistency of your polish, avoid being lazy by leaving the bottle open in between waiting for fingers to dry. Close the cap properly immediately after you're done with it.
#4: Paint your nails in an area with little ventilation (i.e. off the fan/aircond).
Again, air flow encourages the polish to dry out. Sounds extreme? But it sure works. You don't have to do this every time you paint your nails, maybe just with your favourite colours.
#5: Buy brands of reputable quality.
I'm not saying you have to buy expensive, branded nail polish but there's no harm investing in brands which have good reviews. Can you believe after 30 years, my mum's Revlon Ice and Fire (red polish) still worked? At first, that polish looked more like a suspension; but after evenly mixing, the consistency was perfect. From experience, the cheaper "no name" brands tend to dry and clump up faster.
#6: Keep your polish in a cool place like the refrigerator. (That's what they do in some nail salons)
I guess keeping it cool slows down the process of drying/evaporation.
#7: Store your bottles in an upright position.
This prevents the pigments and solvents from separating.
#8. Add small stainless steel balls in your polish.
Adding a few of these balls help to evenly mix your polish as you roll it, leaving a more even consistency. It can also smoothen up clumps.
So, 8 do-able tips to prolong your nail polish's life ;) All these tips are from my personal experience. If all else fails, you can add thinner/nail polish remover to dissolve the clumps to restore the polish's smooth consistency. Hope it helps!
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