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Since I was turned into a nail polish addict by my friend and enabler, I’ve been on a quest to do the perfect at-home manicure. Clearly, I’m cheap as the day is long although many will call it “thrifty” but I digress (they essentially mean the same thing.) My DIY manicures had one big problem — messy cuticles. There isn’t much that gives away an at-home manicure faster than messy cuticles. And let’s face it, girls, the paint job on your dominant hand from your non dominant hand always looks a mess, amiright? Today I’m here to tell you how to clean up nail polish on cuticles during your DIY manicure.
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THE AFTER.
This is a shot of my right index finger looking all kinds of messy before I did my “how to clean up nail polish on cuticles” trick.
It’s all over my cuticles and the side of my finger.
How to clean up nail polish on cuticles
To learn how to clean up nail polish on cuticles, you’ll need:
- 100% acetone nail polish remover. It HAS to be 100% acetone. The regular nail polish remover doesn’t cut through the polish as cleanly as 100% acetone nail polish remover.
- A small, stiff bristled brush. Try this e.l.f. Cosmetics Eyeliner Brush
as a start. It’s what I use — and also, I use a different one for my powder eyeliner because it’s an amazing brush.
- A paper towel
First, pour out a little bit of 100% acetone nail polish into the lid. A little bit goes a long way. Dip your brush into the 100% acetone nail polish, then dab off the excess. Too much 100% acetone nail polish remover will cause too much running and will ruin your DIY manicure. Rub the brush gently around your cuticles and the sides of your nail. You’ll see it cut right through the nail polish on your cuticle…like butta.
Here’s a video to show you how to clean up nail polish on your cuticles:
Now go forth and save some money on manicures by doing DIY manicures and using the “how to clean up nail polish on cuticles” trick!
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OH I love this!!! What a great idea, and I am so proud to be your friend and enabler!
That is super helpful! My trick…. I just go and get my nails done by the pros. I’m to lazy to to it myself and it always looks so much better when they do it.
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I was wondering how you got your manis looking so fabulous! Love the color, too! How long do yours last?
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The last one I did lasted about 5 days with only minor tip wear….maybe 6. Then one started to peel then it all went to hell, but that’s pretty good, right? I think I found the secret in two top coats…alternating. I should post about that too…
I love the tip and color! I’ve been wanting to do this, but wanted to purchase a “thrifty” priced brush…LOL. I can’t see paying too much for a brush that is going to be used to take off finger nail polish. I’ll def be checking out this one. Thanks!
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Go to Target and look for the Eyes Lips Face brushes. They are $1! yYou can also buy them online. Thanks for visiting!
Love that you shared this tutorial. clean up is so important
agreed! It’s the difference between painting your nails and giving yourself a mani
Great video I have a big problem with my cuticles and cleaning them up nicely without messing anything up.
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Now this is something I definitely have to work on lol. Thanks for the tips!
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Thanks for stopping by!! It took me awhile to master it but so glad I did
Smart! I use my brushes to clean the cuticle!
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Love your Oscar nails! Thanks for stopping by
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So clever! I miss painting my fingernails but this will work just as well on my home pedi adventures!
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Gorgeous! Thanks for joining the linkup! I hope to see you back there next week! xoxo Nicole @ http://www.nicolesrevolution.blogspot.com.
My pleasure! I enjoyed joining up. I’ll be back soon!