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There's nothing worse than not knowing where you placed your favorite nail lacquer when you're ready to freshen your manicure. Don't let your polishes fall victim to a life under the sofa, in an old purse or a cosmetic bag that hasn't seen light. Maintain an organized and clutter-free collection with storage tips, tricks and solutions that will keep your nail polish fresh and fierce for when you're ready to switch up your style or add some pizazz to your look.
Keeping Your Polish Haute
Don't abuse your nail polish by listlessly tossing it into your beauty box to hide away. "Always store your nail polish at room temperature and keep it out of direct sunlight," advises Abril Gruber, manager of The Cove spa in McCall, Idaho. "Freezing can ruin it, and excess heat will make it evaporate faster." Gruber found that the best way for you to store your nail polish in an organized, clutter-free manner is to install a kitchen spice rack in one of the cabinets in your bathroom.
Decadent Display
Take notes from your nail salon and create an active display of your lacquer collection that blends in with your home decor. Grab a nail polish rack like DI Professionals Nail Polish Rack or The Supply Store's Nail Polish Table Display Rack, and color-code your collection for presenting on your vanity, bathroom or dresser countertop. Not only will your rack help keep your collection organized, but you won't have to fish around when it comes to changing your polish!
Polish and Paint
Get inspired with do-it-yourself art and use your nail polish collection to create three-dimensional art that can be mixed and matched to add a creative kick to your home decor. Attach nail polish racks to your wall, like 90 Bottle Nail Polish Wall Rack or Chantal Nail Polish Rack, with a few nails and a hammer. Give your new art an inspired picturesque look by adding an empty picture frame around the rack.
Cohesive Beauty
If you have a smaller collection of lacquers, combine them with your everyday beauty items so they don't feel out of place. Hold your polishes along with your lipsticks, brushes, eye shadows and powders in storage solutions, like Caboodles Cosmetic Cutie Organizer or LA Minerals Large Acrylic Cosmetic, Makeup, Beauty Tools and Brush Organizer, that you can place comfortably under your bathroom sink.
