Unique DIY Nail Polish Remover Ideas

DIY ideas for nail polish removal can be a lifesaver on shady days. How? Imagine you’re about to leave for a party and looking for your shoes when your eyes suddenly notice your fingernails have chipped nail varnish! You don’t have to imagine because it happens to everyone. It is also when we realize that our nail polish removers are running out. Do not panic or get impatient because we can help.

What does nail polish remover contain?

Acetone is the main ingredient of most nail polish removers. It is a powerful solvent capable of dissolving nail polish. Nail polish removers contain ethyl-acetate, propylene carbonate, isopropyl-alcohol, and ethyl-acetate. Acetone is the best ingredient if you want to create your DIY nail varnish remover. It is important to remember that acetone has a strong smell and can dry out the skin. You should therefore use it carefully and avoid getting any on your skin.

You can also use rubbing alcohol vinegar and lemon juice to make DIY nail varnish remover. Continue reading to learn how to use these ingredients to make your DIY nail polish remover.

How to Make Nail Polish Remover at Home

You can make six DIY nail polish removers without acetone.

Lemon

The natural ingredient lemon can be used for removing nail polish. Lemon is also used as a natural ingredient in pedicures and manicures. Rub a lemon slice on your nails to remove nail polish.

What You Will Need

• Lukewarm soap water
• Slice of lemon

How to Remove Nail Polish with Lemon

1. Soak your nails in warm soapy water.
2. Use a lemon wedge as a substitute for commercial nail polish remover. This will soften the polish and make it easier to remove.
3. After that, use a nail oil or moisturizer to maintain the health of your nails.

Vinegar

1. Vinegar can dissolve nail polish. You can also find vinegar in your home or local supermarket.

What You Will Need

• • Cotton ball
  • Vinegar
  • Lemon Juice

How to Remove Nail Polish with Vinegar

1. 1. It can be helpful to soak the nails in warm water for 10-15 minutes before removing nail polish.
   2. Lemon juice and vinegar can be mixed in equal amounts.
   3. Mix the mixture and soak a cotton ball. Press it on your fingernails for 10-20 seconds. The nail enamel will dissolve, and all nail polish residues will be removed.
   4. Use the cotton ball and wipe off the polish. If you have several coats of nail paint, it may take longer to remove them.
   5. After removing the nail polish, remember to moisturize or apply nail oil.

Alcohol

1. If you don’t want to use lemon juice or vinegar, rubbing alcohol can be a great alternative. It’s more natural and gentler than commercial removers. Alcohol can help those with nail infections by removing nail paint.

What You Will Need

• • • Rubbing alcohol
    • Bowl of lukewarm – water
    • Cotton ball

How to Remove Nail Polish with Alcohol

1. 1. 1. Spend some time soaking your nails in a bowl of warm water.
      2. Use a cotton ball soaked in alcohol to remove the nail polish.
      3. Use cuticle oils and moisturizers to keep your nails in good condition.

Deodorant

1. Do you have all of the above items? Acetone, the main ingredient in nail polish removers sold at stores, can be harsh on the skin. Don’t worry! Some deodorants contain solvents that can be used to remove nail polish.

What You Will Need

• • • • Deodorant spray
      • Cotton ball

How to Remove nail polish with deodorant

1. 1. 1. 1. Be sure to check if you are allergic to spray deodorants before using this product.
         2. Grab your deodorant and spray your nails with the nozzle.
         3. Wipe it immediately with a cotton ball. Deodorants contain alcohol and acetone, which will clean your nails and remove nail paint.

Hand Sanitizer

1. Hand Sanitizer is another DIY hack to remove nail polish. Try it! You can find this around your home.

What You Will Need

• • • • • Hand sanitizer
        • Cotton ball

How to Remove Nail Polish with Sanitizer

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Hand sanitizer can be squirted on the nails. Rub a cotton ball over them immediately.
            2. Repeat the procedure until the polish begins to peel off. Use only a small amount of sanitizer.
            3. After using it, wash your hands thoroughly. It will then dry on your nail. You don’t want that, do you?

Nail Polish

1. This is strange, but I understand. How about a nail polish remover? It works! The evaporation solvents dry nail polish. Solvents soften nail polish and make it easier to remove. Fire with fire is the best way to fight the fire.

What You Will Need

• • • • • • You can use any old nail polish you have lying around.
          • Kitchen paper towel

How to Remove Nail Polish with Nail Polish

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Apply nail polish to your nails. It should not be a quick-drying nail polish.
               2. Use a paper tissue to remove it immediately.
               3. You may need to try several times before you can obliterate it.

Use DIY Nail Polish Removers with Care!

• • • • • • • These are alternatives, but they are also affordable. These methods may not be as efficient as nail polish removers because they lack acetone which is the main ingredient in nail polish removers.
            • If you want to remove nail polish quickly, use a nail polish that doesn’t dry out. It would help wipe off the nail polish while still wet. It may be more difficult to remove if it dries.
            • After removing the nail polish, moisturize and apply cuticle oils. It will keep your nails healthy.