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If you have too many bottles of old nail polish cluttering up a drawer or cabinet, do not throw them away. Nail polish does not have to be use only on fingernails. Think of the colorful nail polish as little bottles of paint. Once you think in terms of paint, you will find endless new ways to use old nail polish. Here are some fun and crafty new ways to use nail polish.

Use Nail Polish on Costume Jewelry

If you have some costume jewelry, you can spiff it up with a coat or two of nail polish. You can add color to plain plastic beads by completely coating them with nail polish or by adding stripes or dots of nail polish. You can add shine to colorful beads by coating them with clear nail polish or with glitter nail polish. You can also paint brooches, earrings, pendants, or whatever jewelry you have on hand. Try painting a wide bangle bracelet with nail polish then paint your fingernails to match.

Use Old Nail Polish as Shellac

If you have crafty kids who like to make little sculptures or beads out of homemade play dough (the kind of homemade play dough that dries hard), you can let them paint their creations with a coat of nail polish. The nail polish will not only add color and shine, but it acts as a shellac that will preserve the beads or sculptures. Their works of art will dry harder and will last a very long time.

Use Old Nail Polish to Decorate Glass

You can use nail polish to add decorative features to glass. You can paint little flowers around the edge of a mirror. You can paint some artwork on the front of a glass plate of a frame. You can even paint with nail polish on your windows. When you are tired of the design, simply remove with a non acetate nail polish remover. Just be sure you don’t paint on anything too special, and be careful that you don’t let the nail polish remover touch any other surfaces when removing the nail polish.

Use Old Nail Polish for Arts and Crafts

If your kids are old enough to be trusted with nail polish, let them use up your old nail polish colors with their arts and crafts. They can use the nail polish on any type of paper, just like poster paint. Try letting them use the nail polish on wax paper for a special translucent effect. And remember, you can thin the nail polish so it will go a long way.

Use Old Nail Polish to touch Up Scratches

If you have a ding in your wall or in some furniture, you can always touch it up with a bit of nail polish. Don’t have the exact right shade? Mix in a bit of white or another color.

Before you start using your nail polish as paint, you may have to thin it. If the nail polish has been sitting around for too long, it may be too thick to use. Simply add some nail polish remover to the bottle of nail polish and shake well. If the nail polish is too thick to shake, just let the nail polish remover soak in for a bit then try to shake it again in a few minutes. If you happen to add too much nail polish remover, don’t worry. Even very thin nail polish will be good for crafts. In fact, sometimes the thinner the better, as thin nail polish can give your craft pieces a shimmery, opaque look.

Nail art can be a beautiful and stylish addition to a manicure that doesn’t have to be expensive.  These days a variety of products are available to enable you to decorate your nails at home.

Stamps

These consist of stainless steel disks with designs etched in them that can be transferred onto the nail. A special thick nail polish (regular polish doesn’t work properly) is used to cover the design and the excess scraped off with a flat tool. The design can then be picked up with a stamping tool and applied to the nail. The designs available are extensive, from patterns to animal print to flowers to cartoons, and range in size so they can be applied to the whole nail, a small area of it, or as a patterned French tip. Stamping allows the nails to be decorated with very intricate designs for an impressive look with minimal skill and effort needed. The most popular brand of stamps is Konad and these are widely available online.

Nail Art Pens

Nail art pens consist of either a fine tipped pen or a squeezable bottle with a fine nib. They are available in a wide range of colors and the polish can simply be applied on top of a dry coat of nail polish. The designs that can be created are limited only by the imagination, however this does require steady hands and some patience in order to hand draw each nail individually. Nail art pens are manufactured by many nail polish companies such as Sally Hansen and Migi and can be found online or in stores.

Crackle or Shatter

This top coat has come back into fashion lately with OPI as the latest company to produce their version. Most only produce black, but for a wide range of colors try the Mia Secret range. Crackle polish is applied over a dry base. It’s best to use a contrasting color to get the most impressive effect and it is very important to wait for this to completely dry. A thin layer of crackle polish can be applied over the top, which will produce a crackled effect as it dries. It works because it contains an incompatible solvent which makes it dry unevenly leading to cracks. This does however give a poor finish so it is a good idea to use a clear top coat for a smooth finish and to make it last as long as possible. The thickness of the crackle coat can be varied to get the desired look, and an attractive leopard print effect can be produced using an orange base coat with black crackle over it.

Ombre Nails

This look involves a gradient from dark to light and while often done in salons with an airbrush, can be done

Nail art can be a beautiful and stylish addition to a manicure that doesn’t have to be expensive.  These days a variety of products are available to enable you to decorate your nails at home.

Stamps

These consist of stainless steel disks with designs etched in them that can be transferred onto the nail. A special thick nail polish (regular polish doesn’t work properly) is used to cover the design and the excess scraped off with a flat tool. The design can then be picked up with a stamping tool and applied to the nail. The designs available are extensive, from patterns to animal print to flowers to cartoons, and range in size so they can be applied to the whole nail, a small area of it, or as a patterned French tip. Stamping allows the nails to be decorated with very intricate designs for an impressive look with minimal skill and effort needed. The most popular brand of stamps is Konad and these are widely available online.

Nail Art Pens

Nail art pens consist of either a fine tipped pen or a squeezable bottle with a fine nib. They are available in a wide range of colors and the polish can simply be applied on top of a dry coat of nail polish. The designs that can be created are limited only by the imagination, however this does require steady hands and some patience in order to hand draw each nail individually. Nail art pens are manufactured by many nail polish companies such as Sally Hansen and Migi and can be found online or in stores.

Crackle or Shatter

This top coat has come back into fashion lately with OPI as the latest company to produce their version. Most only produce black, but for a wide range of colors try the Mia Secret range. Crackle polish is applied over a dry base. It’s best to use a contrasting color to get the most impressive effect and it is very important to wait for this to completely dry. A thin layer of crackle polish can be applied over the top, which will produce a crackled effect as it dries. It works because it contains an incompatible solvent which makes it dry unevenly leading to cracks. This does however give a poor finish so it is a good idea to use a clear top coat for a smooth finish and to make it last as long as possible. The thickness of the crackle coat can be varied to get the desired look, and an attractive leopard print effect can be produced using an orange base coat with black crackle over it.

Ombre Nails

This look involves a gradient from dark to light and while often done in salons with an airbrush, can be done

Nail art can be a beautiful and stylish addition to a manicure that doesn’t have to be expensive.  These days a variety of products are available to enable you to decorate your nails at home.

Stamps

These consist of stainless steel disks with designs etched in them that can be transferred onto the nail. A special thick nail polish (regular polish doesn’t work properly) is used to cover the design and the excess scraped off with a flat tool. The design can then be picked up with a stamping tool and applied to the nail. The designs available are extensive, from patterns to animal print to flowers to cartoons, and range in size so they can be applied to the whole nail, a small area of it, or as a patterned French tip. Stamping allows the nails to be decorated with very intricate designs for an impressive look with minimal skill and effort needed. The most popular brand of stamps is Konad and these are widely available online.

Nail Art Pens

Nail art pens consist of either a fine tipped pen or a squeezable bottle with a fine nib. They are available in a wide range of colors and the polish can simply be applied on top of a dry coat of nail polish. The designs that can be created are limited only by the imagination, however this does require steady hands and some patience in order to hand draw each nail individually. Nail art pens are manufactured by many nail polish companies such as Sally Hansen and Migi and can be found online or in stores.

Crackle or Shatter

This top coat has come back into fashion lately with OPI as the latest company to produce their version. Most only produce black, but for a wide range of colors try the Mia Secret range. Crackle polish is applied over a dry base. It’s best to use a contrasting color to get the most impressive effect and it is very important to wait for this to completely dry. A thin layer of crackle polish can be applied over the top, which will produce a crackled effect as it dries. It works because it contains an incompatible solvent which makes it dry unevenly leading to cracks. This does however give a poor finish so it is a good idea to use a clear top coat for a smooth finish and to make it last as long as possible. The thickness of the crackle coat can be varied to get the desired look, and an attractive leopard print effect can be produced using an orange base coat with black crackle over it.

Ombre Nails

This look involves a gradient from dark to light and while often done in salons with an airbrush, can be done

If you suffer from oily skin, herbal beauty treatments come in very handy for reducing shine, while still caring for you delicate facial skin.

Oily skin needs attention and care so that you are less prone to breakouts and spots. The advantage of having oily skin is that it ages more slowly than if you had dry skin, so although it can be a nuisance having a shiny nose when you want to look your best, take heart and be comforted by the thought that you will be less susceptible to wrinkles.

The secret of caring for oily skin is scrupulous attention to cleanliness. Avoid soap if possible, as this initially dries your skin, but will then stimulate it to produce more oil, exacerbating the problem. Mix some fine oatmeal with warm water to make a paste and use this instead of soap; it will cleanse your skin thoroughly, get rid of any blackheads and leave your skin soft. It is worth remembering that even oily skin still needs a gentle moisturizer.

There are several factors that tend to cause oily skin. It can be hereditary; this is an easy cause to pin down as you need only look at other female members of your family to see whether they suffer from the same problem.

Hormonal changes, such as puberty and pregnancy, can also adversely affect your skin, as can birth-control pills. A mild adverse reaction to certain cosmetics or skin care products is another common cause.

Oily sin can be radically worsened by eating an inadequate diet, so plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables are essential in resolving the problem and keeping the balance. You skin is an organ or respiration, so try not to eat too much junk food that leaves you feeling sluggish.

By reducing the amount of toxins in your body, your skin won’t need to work as hard to remove them, resulting in skin that looks healthy and feels soft and supple. You should also drink plenty of water each day to flush your system through to keep it hydrated and working well.

A combination of herbs can be very effective in fighting the causes of oily skin and making sure that you remain fresh and glowing for the whole day.

Vervain

Taken as a tincture, vervain helps to relax you and eases the symptoms of stress and depression that commonly cause the delicate balance of the skin to change. Your skin is a powerful barometer for your emotions.

Chamomile

Chamomile is soothing for all types of skin and is particularly useful if your skin is sensitive. You can make a spritzer, as with