It’s great to have an array of collection of nail polish. You get to change the different colors of your nails to complement your entire outfit. You can also get artistic and creative and try new nail art designs to show your personality. However, with so many nail polish, it will be quite difficult to empty them out.
The great news is, you can actually use your nail polish for different things. It is more useful than most people think. You can use them in almost anything you can find in your home. Here are some of the ways you can use your nail polish so you don’t have to throw them out before emptying them:
1. Stylish and Vibrant Shoes
You can turn your dull and boring heels and sandals into something interesting and attractive. Apply nail polish to the straps and use different colors that will match your overall outfit.
2. Polka-dotted Phone Case
Most sturdy phone cases have nude or neutral colors. You can make them more stylish by simply dotting them with your nail polish. If you want something elegant, you can use silver or gold polish and put dots all over your phone case.
3. Flashy Sunglasses
When going to a party or even at the beach, having flashy sunglasses is always a good idea. No need to buy new ones if you don’t have colorful sunglasses. Simply color and or add some designs to your old one and you’re good to go!
4. Colorful Bottle Cap Magnets
You can recycle bottle caps by turning them into magnets you can put in your fridge or on your whiteboard. Make your bottle caps colorful with different nail polish and designs. You can use a toothpick to make figures like hearts and stars. Attach a magnet underneath and you can already display them to add more life to your kitchen, bedroom, or office.
5. Unique and Pretty Bookmarks
You can literally use anything to use as bookmarks. You can use paper clips, cardboards, and other arts and crafts materials. You can design your own by decorating your material with nail polish. It will also make them more durable so they can last longer. Apart from that, pretty bookmarks are an excellent way to decorate your books and notebooks!
6. Unique Friendship Necklaces
Do you have washers at home lying around? You can use them to make friendship bracelets. Simply color them with different nail polish colors. Don’t forget to apply clear nail polish to protect the colors from chipping or peeling. Use a string to tie them and to make it more beautiful, use colored strings that will match the washers.
7. Fun Seashell Accessories
Collecting seashells is something many people love. You can decorate your room, kitchen, or any part of your home with seashells. To make them prettier, color them with different shades of your nail polish. This will give them a playful feel, which will surely add life to space.
8. Colorful Bangles
Another crafting idea you can add to your skills is making colorful bangles. All you need are some budget-friendly bangles you can buy at any store. Then you can make them interesting by coloring them with different shades of your nail polish. You can match them with your clothes and create your own pattern. You can even use these as gifts to your family and friends that won’t hurt your budget.
9. Fashionable Hair Clips
Hair clips are a fun and pretty way to decorate your hair. You can make your old hairclips beautiful again through your nail polish. Add some designs like polka dots, hearts, stars, and other shapes. You can also color them with bright colors to make them stand out on your hair.
10. Marbled Make-up Brushes
You can decorate your make-up brushes by coloring them with your nail polish. To make it more interesting, go for the marbled effect, which you can achieve in a few minutes. In a container, dip some of your nail polish. Add two shades of your preference.
With an orangewood stick, swirl them to make the marble pattern. Dip the tip of your make-up brush and then gather the remaining nail polish to adhere to the tip. Allow them to dry and start using your newly-designed brushes!
11. Trendy and Colorful Necklaces
If you have old necklaces that have faded colors, you can upgrade them using your nail polish. Color them with your preferred nail polish and apply a clear one for protection. Remove the newly-painted gems and rhinestones then use a new string to hold them together.
12. Multi-colored Chopsticks
Chopsticks also have many uses today. It all depends on your imagination. You can use them for eating, for keeping your hair neat, or simply decorations in your room. Making them colorful is a wonderful way to make them stand out and visually appealing. Use different colors and even use stickers and beads for added decoration.
13. Organize Essential Keys
If you have many keys, then it would take time for you to find the right one. You can color-code your keys so it would be easier for you to find which one you need. For your house keys, you can give them brighter colors to make them conspicuous.
14. Holiday Ornaments
If you have an empty nail polish bottle, you can use it as holiday decor. For example, you can color it red and design it with stars and glitters. Connect it to a tiny string and hang it on your Christmas tree. It’s an affordable and attractive way to design your home !
