18+ Clever Uses For Nail Polish (Besides The Obvious One)

If you're anything like us, you probably have a drawer full of nail polish in every color under the sun. While great for creating cute mani's, you can actually use your polish for more than just your nails! From quick fixes to adding some unique flair, stretch your polish (and dollar) to the max!

Tighten It Up

Got a loose screw in your glasses? Simply paint a coat of clear polish to help keep it tight and secure.

DIY Flair

Add some flair to some cheap sunglasses with some glittery polish.

Polish Is The Key

Never forget which key is which by using different colored polish to help easily distinguish them.

Revive Your Style

Add some life to plain jewelry with brightly colored polish.

Bye Bye Green Ring

Sick of the unsightly green ring left by your costume jewelry? Add a layer of clear polish to the inside of the ring to prevent the stain.

Make It Shine

Add some shine to faded jewelry with a coat of clear polish.

Unique Updos

Easily create a fun style by painting bobby pins with your favorite polishes.

Elegant Earrings

Or used those painted bobby pins for some super fun DIY earrings.

Hanging By A Thread

Easily thread needles by adding a thin coat of clear polish to the end of the string.

Good As New

Salvage those scuffed shoes by applying a similar polish color over the unsightly marks.

New Heights

Instead of ditching those scuffed heels, add some glitter polish to hide the wear and create a fresh look.

Loud And Proud

Turn those boring flats into your new statement piece with some metallic polishes.

Peek-A-Boo

Or add just a pop of color to the base of your favorite pumps.

Seal It Up

Forget licking all those envelopes (yuck!) and use clear polish instead for a super secure seal.

Calling For Fun Cases

Create your own custom phone case with just your nail polish!

Itch-less Bug Bites

Prevent the itch of pesky mosquito bites by covering the bite with a thin coat of clear polish. It really works!

Geeky Chic

Even your electrical gadgets can be cute with a little help from your favorite polish.

Protect The Buttons

For added button protection on your favorite shirts, add a thin layer of clear polish to keep the threads from fraying.

Light My Fire

To make your matches waterproof for your next outdoor excursion or BBQ simply paint the ends with nail polish.

Don’t Get Salty

Too much salt is damaging to any diet. If you have a shaker that is a little too generous with this seasoning simply paint a few holes shut with clear polish.

No Running

Quickly stop a run in your panty hose by adding a thin layer of clear polish on top to get you through the rest of the day,