How to create clear nail polish at home

Clear nail polish not only protects your nails but also gives them a natural, polished look. When needed, it can also be used as a base or top coat for colored nail polish. If you're looking to save money on beauty products, you can easily make clear nail polish at home. This article provides a few formulas you can try to make your nails more appealing!

Fill ¾ of an empty nail polish bottle with clear glue. You can purchase empty nail polish bottles at a beauty store or reuse an old bottle after cleaning it thoroughly. Pour any type of clear glue into the bottle, leaving a quarter of the space empty to add water.

• If you don't have clear glue, you can substitute with white glue, but the polish will be slightly cloudy when it dries.

Fill the bottle with water. Use a dropper or funnel to make it easier to pour water into the bottle. Slowly add water until it reaches the neck of the bottle. If you fill it up to the top, the polish will spill out as soon as you place the brush inside.

Shake the bottle to mix the polish. Close the bottle cap to prevent any spills. Shake the bottle vigorously until the water and glue are thoroughly combined. When you see bubbles forming inside the bottle, it’s ready to use.

• Be sure to shake the bottle before use to prevent the glue and water from separating.

Pour 1 teaspoon (5ml) of glue into a bowl. You can use clear glue or white glue, as both become transparent when dry, though white glue will be slightly cloudier than clear glue. Pour the glue into an empty nail polish bottle or a small bowl.

Add approximately 1 teaspoon (5ml) of hand sanitizer. You can use any type of hand sanitizer available in stores to dilute the glue. Just add a small amount of hand sanitizer to the bowl of glue.

Stir the mixture thoroughly. Shake the bottle or use a spoon to mix the ingredients until they are evenly blended. Once the mixture is smooth, you can proceed with applying the polish.

Apply a thin layer of polish on your nails. Dip the nail brush into the homemade polish and gently brush it along the edge of the bottle or bowl to remove any excess. Use the brush to apply a long, smooth stroke on your nail. Coat the entire surface of the nail to create a protective layer.

• Avoid applying a thick coat as it will take longer to dry, and the nail surface may not be smooth or even.

Wait for the nails to dry completely. Sit back and relax while your nails dry in about 10 minutes. Be cautious not to touch your nails or perform any activities with your hands to prevent the wet polish from smudging or sticking. Once the polish appears dry and no longer sticky, your nail painting is complete.

• You can also use a blow dryer to speed up the drying process.
• Homemade nail polish typically lasts for about 4-5 days.

Apply another coat if you wish to use a clear coat as a base. If you'd like to add more color, apply colored polish over the dry clear layer. To remove the top layer of polish, simply use tweezers to grab the edge of the polish and peel it off with ease.

• This method is highly effective as you can clean the polish without using nail polish remover.