17 Alternative Ways To Use Nail Polish
If a blouse button is loose and you don’t have a needle to sew on, you can simply apply a little colorless nail polish and hold the button in place.
Shiny nail polish in all colors is very popular for beautifying fingernails or toenails.
The first colorful nail polish came on the market in 1924, and since then it has become an indispensable fashion trend for women of all ages.
The quality of the varnish is continuously being improved and there are numerous possibilities to combine it and to beautify the nails with it.
What many do not know, however, is that nail polish can also be very useful for alternative household uses.
Not only can it be used to beautify the nails, it is also very helpful in many other situations. Read on to learn more about it.
1. Nail polish to fix silk stockings
Silk stockings and other delicate fabrics break quickly, especially if you get stuck somewhere.
To extend the life of these textiles and prevent them from breaking completely, you can simply apply a bit of colorless nail polish and wait for it to dry.
2. Fix the buttons
So that you don’t lose a loose button if you don’t have the thread and needle at hand, you can simply apply a little transparent nail polish to hold it in place.
3. Make jewelry shine
You can apply a fine layer of transparent varnish so that costume jewelry does not get stained or dull. This way the jewelry always stays shiny and clean.
4. Replacement for adhesive
Transparent varnish is also perfect for gluing small items together. If you don’t have any other glue on hand, try nail polish!
5. Repair shoes
So that the outer seams of the shoes do not wear out any further, you can simply apply some transparent varnish to the damaged areas.
Let it dry well and then brush gently so that you can see the repair as little as possible.
6. Prevent rust stains
If you want to avoid rust stains on metal objects, you can simply coat the vulnerable areas with transparent varnish.
This acts as protection against moisture and prevents the spread of fungi or mold.
7. Fix the screws
To prevent the screws of your glasses from loosening, you can simply apply some varnish to protect them and let them dry.
8. Seal the laces
To prevent the laces of the shoes from fraying, you can simply coat the ends with a thin layer of nail polish. Then let it dry and apply a few more layers until the laces look nice again.
9. Decorate hair clips
You can use different colored nail polish, glitter, and small stones to decorate your favorite hair clips.
10. Identify the key
To identify the different keys more easily, you can simply cover the upper part with different colors.
You should only apply the nail polish to the head of the key, otherwise there could be problems opening the various doors!
11. Seal letters
Sometimes envelopes don’t have an adhesive seal. If this is the case, you can simply apply a little transparent varnish to seal the letter.
12. Decorate cups
To do this, first put different colored nail polish in a container with water. Then stir with a wooden stick to achieve the marble effect. Then you add the white cups so that they take on the color.
13. Personalize your phone case
Buy a monochrome phone case and then paint it with colored nail polish to suit your taste.
14. Decorate the cables of the headphones
You can also personalize the cables of your headphones by painting stripes on them with colored nail polish.
This looks nice and prevents the cable from tangling up quickly.
15. Cover small holes
A thick layer of clear varnish can help cover small holes in the windows.
This way you can prevent them from getting bigger and at the same time keep insects away.
16. Make objects glow
If you paint important buttons on the remote control with glowing nail polish, you can see them more easily in the dark.
You can also mark the light switch in this way, because this will make it easier to find it at night.
17. Thread a thread
It is not always easy to thread a thread. But with a little nail polish you can seal the thread and thread it so much easier.
Did you already know all of these nail polish uses? You too can benefit from it!
