Where to dispose of nail polish near me

While it's okay to use a polish that separated after shaking, according to Martha Stewart, there's no use in hanging onto it if it won't blend.

Even if your opened polish is less than two years old, it's time to let it go if it doesn't mix when you shake it, according to Bustle. If your bottle is crumbly and dry, it's not savable even with a few drops of thinner to thin it.

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For bottles that aren't too crumbly, if you've used remover instead of thinner to revive it, you might need to toss it. Beauty master Michelle Phan warned, "many removers contain acetone that can break down the formula of your lacquer and actually ruin it."

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If your polish contains glitter that globs, it's time to get rid of it.

Likewise, if the bottle won't open, you have too many of the same shade, or it's a color you don't like. To keep your polish in top shape for two years after opening it, store it in a cool dark place. "Too much light or heat can alter the composition of the lacquer and lighten the pigments," advised Stephanie

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