20+ Creative Uses of Nail Polish That You Need to Try
Using things differently is becoming more and more popular nowadays. As for nail polish, it’s an important part of our fashion accessories. Everyone knows its primary use is to decorate our nails. But do you know that nail polish can do so much more than freshening up your fingers and toes? Below you can find more than 20 creative ways you can use nail polish. Some of them are great tips that will help to make your life easier. Others are creative DIY projects with nail polish that are fun and fantastic. They are also nice ways to use up the nail polish that you don’t use anymore. Let’s check out all these creative uses of nail polish. Enjoy!
1. DIY Watercolor Coffee Mugs
These marbled effect coffee mugs look beautiful and will add a lovely colorful touch to you kitchen. They also make beautiful gifts because they are handmade and unique. Tutorial via The Kurtz Corner
2. DIY Nail Polish Marbled Eggs
Dip your Easter eggs into the mix of nail polish to create the unique marbled effect on the eggs. Great Easter decorations! Tutorial via Hello Natural
3. Stop Pantyhose Runs with Clear Nail Polish
This is probably one of the oldest yet most practical tricks in the book. If you snag your tights or pantyhose accidentally, seal the hole and stop the run by simply putting some clear nail polish on the hole. Image via Daily Vanity
4. DIY Revamp an Old Necklace with Nail Polish
Revamp an old necklace with nail polish to make it look shiny and like new. Tutorial via Makeup and Macaroons
5. DIY Nail Polish Flowers
Make these beautiful spring flowers with wire and nail polish. Tutorial via YouTube. Image via Fab Art DIY
6. DIY Phone Case With Nail Polish
Use different colors of nail polish to decorate a plain phone case. Tutorial via A Beautiful Mess
7. Fix Scuffed Shoes with Nail Polish
Cover wear and tear on your shoes with nail polish. Tutorial via Flutter and Sparkle
8. DIY Easy Statement Necklace
Make an easy colorful statement necklace using bobby pins and nail polish. Tutorial via Craftberry Bush
9. Nail Polish Marbled DIY Planters
A fun project to make nail polish marbled planter. Tutorial via Hello Natural
10. DIY Kate Spade Inspired Dot Stud Earrings
Create these stylish colorblock stud earrings to add to your fashion collection using your favorite colors of nail polish and some wood buttons. Tutorial via In Honor of Design
11. DIY Nail Polish Colored Necklaces
Add a splash of colors to your chain necklaces with nail polish. Tutorial via Crème de la Craft
12. DIY Neon Chain Earrings
Add a splash of colors to your chain earrings using nail polish. Tutorial via A Splendid Assemblage
13. DIY Painted Neon High Heel Sandals
Refashion your old sandals by adding the neon color using nail polish. Tutorial via Love Maegan
14. DIY Glitter Phone Charger
Customized your phone charger with some glitter nail polish. Tutorial via College Gloss
15. DIY Painted Sunglasses
Add a colorful touch to your sunglasses frame by dabbing your favorite colors of nail polish on it using q-tips. Tutorial via The Paper Mama
16. DIY Nail Polish Colored Headphones
Add a colorful touch to your headphone. Tutorial via Crème de la Craft
17. DIY Marbled Glassware
This is a great way to spice up plain clear glasses. Tutorial via Honestly WTF
18. Painting the Inside of Rings with Nail Polish
If you are sensitive to costume jewelry, you can avoid turning your skin green by applying a clear coat of polish to the side that comes in contact with your skin, such as the inside of a ring or a cuff bracelet. The polish acts as a protection between your skin and the jewelry. Tutorial via Bit Square
19. Threading a Needle Easier Using Clear Polish
Threading a needle can be frustrating. Here’s a little trick for you. Dip the end of the thread into clear nail polish and allow it to dry. When the end is hardened, then you can pull it through the needle easily. Tutorial via Instructables
20. DIY Color Code Your Keys
If you have too many keys, it’s a good idea to color code them with nail polish. Tutorial via A Bubbly Life
21. Conceal Car Scratches With Nail Polish
Cover up slight scratches on your car with nail polish. Be sure to use the nail polish with a color that closely matches the car. Tutorial via Life Cheating