Nail Polish Collection

If I had a hobby that revolved around collecting things, it would probably include nail polish. People who know me, know that I have a pretty extensive collection of nail polishes, so someone recommended that I make a post on it! So here's my nail polish collection and a few tips

All of the nail polishes that I own have either been on sale or gifted to me, I have never paid full price for a nail polish. As someone who has a lot of nail polishes, I really think some are over priced, so if you can get a hand on them whilst they're on sale, do it! 

These are most of the base colours I own

Top: polish toppers   |   Centre: Metallics   |   Bottom: Base and top polishes 

I'm not sure when I started to accumulated this much nail polish, but as you can see I have a whole array of colours. I've also come across quite a few nail polish brands and honestly there's a clear difference in quality with particular brands. Some of my favourite brands are Essie, Revlon, Sally Hansen and OPI 

I also have other accessories, such as: 
- nail filer 
- brushes 
- cuticle pushers 
- nail art pens
- transfer solution
- nail foils/stickers
- velvet 
- dotting tool

TIPS FOR MAINTAINING YOUR NAIL POLISH:
1. Have a bottle of nail polish thinner
If your nail polish starts to develop a thick and sticky consistency, add a few drops of nail polish thinner. This will give you a few more uses out of it! DON'T USE NAIL POLISH REMOVER.

2. Storage
Always store your nail polish in a cool, dark place - somewhere that is directly out of sunlight. This will help you extend the life of your nail polishes. If you only have a small collection of nail polishes, try putting them in the fridge.

3. Maintenance
Clean the rim of your nail polish bottles with nail polish remover, this will make opening the bottle way easier for you in the distant future.

When painting your nails:
- Make sure your nails are clean and dry for better application 
- Apply around 3 thin coats, rather than 2 thick ones - Your nails will dry in a much shorter time period
- After application, run your nails under cold water - a trick to help dry your nails faster
- Always use base coat to protect your natural nail 
- try to use non-acetone nail polish removers - they are less drying on your nails

Hope you guys found this post informative and helpful! Let me know what are some of your favourite brands of nail polishes! Have a lovely week, and I'll see you lovlies in my next post, take care!