Nails Beauty Tip

Nail 911
submitted: Feb 13, 2008
tip #268

Nail 911Although you may love the drama of a manicure done in a deep or vivid hue, dark polishes can leave stains behind. To remove unsightly stains on your nails, soak in a solution of one cup of warm water mixed with the juice of a lemon (more stubborn stains may need scrubbing with a sponge or old toothbrush). To prevent stains in the future, be sure to use a basecoat before applying color to your nails (bonus: your polish will last longer too!).


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ch_lovin... wrote: Wed, 2008-02-13 18:36

Wow! Good idea :) Plus they will smell lemony fresh...lmao!


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katscuddle wrote: Thu, 2008-02-14 10:16

This is a great tip. I asked a manacurist at a shop in the mall and was told to soak my nails in nail polish remover. All that did was dry out my skin, and I still had stains, but this worked and did not harm my skin at all.


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ch_lovin... replied: Thu, 2008-02-14 17:33

Honey you can buy lemon "juice" it is in that container shaped like a lemon. Much easier and pain free!


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bbmb wrote: Thu, 2008-02-14 13:08

u think it works on acrillyc nails? that is a great tip


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10111974 replied: Thu, 2008-02-14 15:27

we all have bad nails


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blaq_rose22 wrote: Thu, 2008-02-14 23:51

i hate this site!!!!! i cant do anything and its all crap!!!!!!!!!!!!


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colette-mirela... wrote: Fri, 2008-02-15 11:44

mmm...thank 's.good for my nails


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strait_hair wrote: Fri, 2008-02-15 20:12

i have never done it but it souds helpful, and this site is not crap!!!!!!!!


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aliclovher wrote: Sat, 2008-02-16 20:13

kool roflmao


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amandacat wrote: Tue, 2008-02-19 20:05

ahhh it didnt work pplz!!!!!!!!!!give more avice


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kylene_babygurl wrote: Tue, 2008-02-19 20:09

this helped even though i just got my nails done.......


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christopher ra l on replied: Wed, 2008-02-20 12:42

soak your nails in bleach and it will remove stains but you have to do it more then once.


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born_confused90 replied: Mon, 2008-04-21 18:28

Are you sure that's safe?!


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newlemonsuite replied: Fri, 2009-01-16 00:18

Thats not safe at all it can poison you if you dont wash your hands properly after words basiclly what im trying to say is
DONT DO THAT!!!
If that was understood.


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esposito123 wrote: Mon, 2008-02-25 23:53

PSHHHHH I KNEW THAT.


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mspalacios wrote: Tue, 2008-03-18 19:49

yea i really like this web sight


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pinky pie prett... wrote: Wed, 2008-03-26 15:57

i think it is a good idea. i haven't been using this site for that long but i like it. most sites you have to pay and with this one you don't have to but you don't get to do as much which is a little disappointing but, overall, i think it is a good one


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freespaescapes wrote: Mon, 2008-03-31 09:38

Well, that sounds like alot of bother to me. I use an at home spa treatment called instant manicure. It's as easy and fast as washing your hands! It makes your hands look beautiful. I also use it on my feet for an instant pedicure! If any of you are interest in something that really works, let me know I'll send u a free sample!


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jenniemac81 replied: Wed, 2008-04-16 21:09

I would love to try your method for manicure. My hands are my worst feature and make my whole self look dirty. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanx


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o0puppyluv0o wrote: Sun, 2008-04-27 13:32

speakin of nails, bright colors (like cherry red and light pinks) are great for summer!!!


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stormibabyjuice replied: Thu, 2009-02-19 03:34

Bright colors are great for summer but, don't ya think reds and pinks look so trashy on short nails. Best thing to do for your nails? Stop biting them, they'll grow.


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i_am_pretty wrote: Tue, 2008-04-29 14:17

i'm not sure how safe bleaching your nails are.

base coat polish sounds good..might work as well


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puppylvr52295 wrote: Wed, 2008-05-07 20:33

applying a base coat really does make it last a lot longer--no wonder i didnt have stains when i took it off!!


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pearl5711 wrote: Fri, 2008-05-09 19:56

Thanks this works. Whenever I try to remove black nail polish it does that. lol :D


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