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POLISH FAQ'S
1. **What is nail polish?**
- A colored lacquer applied to nails for decoration and protection.
2. **How long does nail polish last?**
- Typically 3-7 days, depending on the formula and wear conditions.
3. **Can nail polish expire?**
- Yes, after 1-2 years, it may thicken or separate.
4. **Is nail polish harmful?**
- Regular formulas can contain chemicals of concern; opt for "3-free" or "5-free" versions.
5. **How can I make my nail polish last longer?**
- Apply a base coat, two coats of polish, and a top coat; avoid water and harsh chemicals.
6. **Why does nail polish chip?**
- Due to wear, poor application, or using old polish.
7. **Can I wear nail polish while pregnant?**
- Yes, but choose non-toxic, well-ventilated options.
8. **How to remove nail polish?**
- Use acetone-based remover or non-acetone alternatives.
9. **Can nail polish stain nails?**
- Yes, especially darker colors; use a base coat to prevent staining.
10. **What’s the difference between gel and regular nail polish?**
- Gel lasts longer and requires UV light to cure, while regular polish air dries.
11. **Is nail polish vegan?**
- Not all, check for brands that specifically state "vegan."
12. **Can I use nail polish on acrylic nails?**
- Yes, but it may shorten the lifespan of the acrylics.
13. **Why is my nail polish not drying?**
- Thick layers, high humidity, or lack of air flow can slow drying.
14. **What does '3-free' mean?**
- Free from toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and formaldehyde.
15. **Can men wear nail polish?**
- Absolutely, nail polish has no gender.
16. **How to fix thick nail polish?**
- Use a few drops of nail polish thinner.
17. **Why do some nail polishes bubble?**
- Shaking the bottle or applying in a hot, humid environment can cause bubbles.
18. **Can I use nail polish as a glue?**
- In a pinch, it can act as an adhesive, but it's not as strong as glue.
19. **How to apply nail polish without streaks?**
- Use thin layers and a high-quality brush.
20. **Is it okay to use expired nail polish?**
- It's not recommended as the formula can degrade.
21. **Can nail polish be used on toenails?**
- Yes, but allow ample drying time.
22. **How to make matte nail polish?**
- Use a matte top coat over any polish.
23. **Why does nail polish smell?**
- Due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the formula.
24. **Can I mix nail polish colors?**
- Yes, but mix only what you'll use immediately.
25. **How to store nail polish?**
- In a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
26. **Can I use nail polish on top of gel nails?**
- Yes, but it may affect the removal process.
27. **What is quick-dry nail polish?**
- A formula that dries faster than regular polish.
28. **How to thin nail polish?**
- Use a few drops of nail polish thinner or remover.
29. **Can nail polish be recycled?**
- It's difficult due to hazardous waste classification.
30. **What is a base coat?**
- A clear layer applied before the colored polish to protect nails and improve adhesion.
- A colored lacquer applied to nails for decoration and protection.
2. **How long does nail polish last?**
- Typically 3-7 days, depending on the formula and wear conditions.
3. **Can nail polish expire?**
- Yes, after 1-2 years, it may thicken or separate.
4. **Is nail polish harmful?**
- Regular formulas can contain chemicals of concern; opt for "3-free" or "5-free" versions.
5. **How can I make my nail polish last longer?**
- Apply a base coat, two coats of polish, and a top coat; avoid water and harsh chemicals.
6. **Why does nail polish chip?**
- Due to wear, poor application, or using old polish.
7. **Can I wear nail polish while pregnant?**
- Yes, but choose non-toxic, well-ventilated options.
8. **How to remove nail polish?**
- Use acetone-based remover or non-acetone alternatives.
9. **Can nail polish stain nails?**
- Yes, especially darker colors; use a base coat to prevent staining.
10. **What’s the difference between gel and regular nail polish?**
- Gel lasts longer and requires UV light to cure, while regular polish air dries.
11. **Is nail polish vegan?**
- Not all, check for brands that specifically state "vegan."
12. **Can I use nail polish on acrylic nails?**
- Yes, but it may shorten the lifespan of the acrylics.
13. **Why is my nail polish not drying?**
- Thick layers, high humidity, or lack of air flow can slow drying.
14. **What does '3-free' mean?**
- Free from toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and formaldehyde.
15. **Can men wear nail polish?**
- Absolutely, nail polish has no gender.
16. **How to fix thick nail polish?**
- Use a few drops of nail polish thinner.
17. **Why do some nail polishes bubble?**
- Shaking the bottle or applying in a hot, humid environment can cause bubbles.
18. **Can I use nail polish as a glue?**
- In a pinch, it can act as an adhesive, but it's not as strong as glue.
19. **How to apply nail polish without streaks?**
- Use thin layers and a high-quality brush.
20. **Is it okay to use expired nail polish?**
- It's not recommended as the formula can degrade.
21. **Can nail polish be used on toenails?**
- Yes, but allow ample drying time.
22. **How to make matte nail polish?**
- Use a matte top coat over any polish.
23. **Why does nail polish smell?**
- Due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the formula.
24. **Can I mix nail polish colors?**
- Yes, but mix only what you'll use immediately.
25. **How to store nail polish?**
- In a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.
26. **Can I use nail polish on top of gel nails?**
- Yes, but it may affect the removal process.
27. **What is quick-dry nail polish?**
- A formula that dries faster than regular polish.
28. **How to thin nail polish?**
- Use a few drops of nail polish thinner or remover.
29. **Can nail polish be recycled?**
- It's difficult due to hazardous waste classification.
30. **What is a base coat?**
- A clear layer applied before the colored polish to protect nails and improve adhesion.