How to Reshape a Warped Nail Polish Brush

Written By: Michelle Nguyen

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How to Reshape a Warped Nail Polish Brush

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

The nail polish brush is one of the most important tools when painting your own nails. A warped or frayed nail polish brush can cause the action of painting your nails to be more of a hassle than it already is; the warped brush would create uneven coats, streaky layers, and even bubbles during the action of painting your nails.

Through this guide, you will be able to restore the original shape of the nail polish brush for a smoother and cleaner application.

The instructions below will help you quickly fix this problem at a low cost. You do not need any specialized skills to complete this task, but you do need the materials below. Please exercise caution when using acetone. Follow the safety labels on the blow dryer before proceeding.

Tools

Step 1

Remove the nail polish brush from bottle.
Wrap the bottle of nail polish with aluminum foil to prevent the polish from drying.

Step 2

Wipe the brush clean with a paper towel.

Step 3

Clean the brush in small amount of 100% pure acetone in a glass bowl.
DO NOT USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF CONTAINER MATERIALS OTHER THAN GLASS or PORCELAIN FOR ACETONE. Acetone is a chemical that will damage the plastic’s surface by softening it, smearing it, or even dissolving the plastic.

Step 4

Blow-dry the brush on medium-low heat from brush base to tip for 30-90 seconds.

Step 5

Reshape the warm bristles by hand or press in a book, rotating as needed.
You can reheat the bristles if they are not yet flattened into the desired shape.

Conclusion

Test a swatch on a piece of paper to check the shape of the brush with the nail polish. If the shape is not yet to its desired form, restart the guide to reshape the brush.

Author

Michelle Nguyen

Member since: 28/09/22

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