Nail Polish
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Nail Polish
How do you clean nail polish off a microfiber couch?
My daughter dumped a whole bottle of pink nail polish on our cream colored couch. I have tried to use nail polish remover on it, but did not lift much off. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -we put the nail polish where we the medicines and stuff now. I guess a little to late. Thanks.
The only commercial product I can think of that might help you is called “Oops”, which is used for removing ink, dye, and paint stains. It’s HIGHLY flammable, and would be TOXIC if ingested, so this is a job your ittle one probably shouldn’t help with.
Get one container of “oops” (sold at wal-mart), and a stack of white towels/washclothes/rags…do not use colored rags, or you WILL have dye transfer.
Saturate one towel with the oops, and lay it over the nail polish stain, allowing it to soak in…lift off, replace with the next towel, saturated in oops, repeat until you have lifted the stain, then blot dry with white towels. Do not allow colored fabric to come in contact with the stain until the “Oops” is completely dry. This should remove most of the stain depending on how long it has set in.
Nail Polish
How to Apply Nail Polish
While we all may think we know the basics of applying nail polish, there are plenty of tips and tricks on how to apply it in a way to achieve professional looking results in the comfort of your own home. You will no longer have to pay for an expensive manicure. Instead, just use a little time, practice and dedication to get beautiful results every time you apply your own nail polish!
Before you begin applying nail polish, you will need a few basic tools to complete your self-manicure. Make sure that you have in front of you nail polish and nail polish remover, just in case you make a mistake. You will also want to have a cuticle stick, an emery board, a cotton balls, cuticle oil, hand and nail moisturizers, and a cuticle trimmer. These tools will help you apply nail polish beautifully each time.
Set aside some time when you decide to paint your nails. Try not to answer the phone or touch too many things while your nails are drying. If you follow these steps and allow your nail polish to set and dry properly, your manicure will last a lot longer.
Before applying a new coat of nail polish, be sure to remove all old nail polish completely. Even if you cannot see it because it may have worn off, do a quick once over with some nail polish remove to make sure you have removed all remnants. Your manicure will not come out nicely if you are covering old nail polish with new nail polish. The nail polish remover that you choose should ideally be acetone and alcohol free as to not dry out your nails. Dry nails make nail polish chip more easily.
After you have removed all the old nail polish, it is time for cuticle oil. Brush the cuticle oil onto your cuticles and then massage it in. Massaging the cuticle oil in ensures that they receive as much moisture as possible. It also stimulates nail growth by increasing blood flow to the fingertip. If you do not have any cuticle oil, olive oil (or any edible oil) is a good alternative. Leave the oil on as you file the nails, to soften them and make it easier.
Filing your nails is a good way to shape your fingernails. Always be sure to file in one direction to prevent jagged and flaky edges. The shape you should aim for should be your nail’s natural shape. Some have rounded nails naturally while others have squared nails.
After you have applied the cuticle oil and filed your nails, give your hands a wash. This removes any residue from the nail polish remover as well as dust from the filing. Clean hands ensure that your nail polish will come out smooth and beautiful.
Once your hands are washed it is time to clean up your cuticles. Start by soaking your fingertips in warm water for about 10-15 minutes. This will soften the skin of you cuticles. If you do not want to cut your cuticles, you can simply push them back or use chemical cuticle remover. While you are cleaning up your cuticles, take a moment to get rid of any hang nails as well. Carefully trim them off with your cuticle cutter or nail scissors. If there is any oil left on your hands, give your hands another wash and make sure they are completely dry before you apply nail polish.
When you are ready to paint your nails, give the nail polish a good shake and open it up. You should always wipe the brush on the lip of the bottle to make sure that there is not too much. Instead of one single thick layer of nail polish, do several thinner coats. The layers of thin coats will last longer than one thick coat.
As you paint your nails, make sure to leave your hand as flat as possible. You should be able to paint the entire nail in about 3 strokes, starting in the center and completing each side. Be sure not to paint your skin or cuticles. Allow the first layer to dry completely before applying the next layer of nail polish.
After you have applied two or three coats of nail polish you may find that as hard as you tried, you still have a little polish on the skin around your nails. This can be easily removed with a cotton swab or wrap a small piece of cotton wool. Dip into nail polish remover and carefully wipe around your finger nail removing polish from your skin. Just be careful not to bump your freshly painted fingernail!
About the Author
Suzanne Bradley is a freelance writer who writes about fashion and beauty, often focusing on a specific product such as nail polish.
How do you get nail polish stains out of the carpet?
I spilled gold shimmer nail polish on the ground. I rubbed nail polish remover,water,hairspray,and rubbing alcohol and it still won’t come out!
What type of nail polish remover did you use? Did it have acetone? You need acetone, but dab a little in the corner of a closet first. Not all carpets are colorfast to acetone.
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