Is there anything you can do when your nail polish gets all sticky?

I have a nail polish color I love but it's getting old so it's all sticky and hard to put on. Is there anything I can do to make it less sticky?Is there anything you can do when your nail polish gets all sticky?
No, don't us any remover, OR thinner in your polish. Why? Simple... It destroys the natural shine and luster of the polish. If you add these things to polish, you will end up with rather lackluster, dull looking polish. Who wants that on their nails? Not me!? Once it has thickened, you need to throw it away, and get yourself some new bottles of polish. I agree to a certain degree with the tech in that you need to keep the threads of the polish bottle clean, but further - use a thin coating of vaseline and spread it over the threads of the polish bottle. This will create an airtight seal so air will not be able to enter,thus thickening the polish over time, and it will make the bottle much easier to open should any polish get on the neck of the bottle and harden. And, keep the brush tightly sealed in the bottle at all times when not in use. Polish dries because various solvents are added to each bottle of polish. When these are exposed to the air, they evaporate. This is how the polish dries. That is the reason that right after applying polish it stinks pretty bad for a while until it fries, then the smell goes away. Well, its the solvents evaporating which you are smelling. So, each time you open that polish bottle, these solvents are evaporating into the air. Over time, it will harden. The trick isd to minimize the time that the polish in the bottle is open, and thus exposed to air. It has nothing to do with air being trapped in the bottle. Of course air gets trapped inside. This is inevitable.But, you can minimize the amount of air to which the polish is exposed to. Good luck!Is there anything you can do when your nail polish gets all sticky?
It sounds to me like you need to use nail polish thinner!! You can purchase some thinner at Sally Beauty Supply. You will need a dropper to dispense about 6 to 8 drops into the bottle. Make sure that you clean the neck of the bottle as nail polish build up will cause air to get into the bottle and thicken. Place the brush back into the bottle and roll it between your palms for a few minutes. If you notice the polish still seems too thick then you can add a few more drops. Just be careful not to add too much or you will break down the chemicals and the polish will end up peeling and chipping.





Always clean your nails with alcohol prior to using a base coat. This cleans all the oils from your nail plate and will make your polish last longer. Use a good base coat such as Creative's Stickey. Apply two coats of nail polish and then a good top coat such as Seche Vite. Your manicure will last you a good week!!





Just remember to use a top coat every other day or every second day to keep your mani looking marvelous!!
Although you can add things to make it thinner, you should get a new one. Not only is it sticky, but OLD POLISH CAN BE HARMFUL TO YOUR NAILS. Nail polish can be very cheap, so invest in a new bottle... It will be helpful for you.
you can pour a few drops of nail remover in the bottle and shake it up. That helps, but it's only temporary.


Once it starts getting old, there's not much to do but replace it.
yes, add a couple dropps on nail polish remover in it, and place it in the refrigerator when not in use[:


great question!
No sweetie, go out and get a new one. If you can't get the same exact colour, you'll have to get something close.