Stained Nails : help! 😳

Mar 29, 2016

katie s.

I was tie dying stuff the other day with food coloring and being the lazy self I am, didn't want to go downstairs and get my plastic gloves. I wasn't using my brain and thought that I'll just wash off my nails with warm soap and water once I'm done and that definitely did not work! My nails are completely stained yellow and it looks like I have a fungus. I painted over them to make them look better, but there are going to be days I don't want polish on my nails. How can I remove the stains? I'd prefer methods or DIY stuff I have laying around the house.

Mar 29, 2016

Sam R.

I'm thinking it will wash off eventually

Mar 29, 2016

Nadine A.

Try alcohol

Mar 29, 2016

katie s.

Sam, I know it's probably not going to be permanent, but I really want to remove the stains soon because they look really gross and I am a runner and a high school student and don't always have time to paint my nails.

Nadine, I will try that, thank you :) I hope it works!

Mar 29, 2016

Hannah E.

I read something that you can use peroxide to bleach your nails. Idk if it weakens it, but definitely something to research!

Mar 29, 2016

katie s.

Okay, thank you Hannah! I will definitely look into that :)

Mar 30, 2016

Natalia C.

Katelyn, don't use peroxide! Please! Its damaging to your nails! On a cellular level, it is really good at killing cells, so it will definitely harm the skin around your fingers. Try the rubbing alcohol, and if that doesn't work, nail polish remover, and if THAT doesn't work, straight acetone. If none of these methods work, you'll have to wait until it grows out or fades.

Mar 30, 2016

katie s.

Okay, thank you Natalia 😊 nail polish didn't work so I'll try straight acetone!

Mar 30, 2016

katie s.

nail polish remover*

Mar 30, 2016

Hannah E.

Oops!! Thanks Natalia! I just read that "tip" on Pinterest this morning so I better un-pin it!

Mar 30, 2016

Kathy K.

Try a mixture of vinegar and baking soda.

Mar 30, 2016

katie s.

Thanks for the suggestions :) I'll be trying some once my nail polish chips and I remove it!

Mar 31, 2016

katie s.

None of the methods worked. guess ill have to let it grow out. thank you all anyways 😌

Mar 31, 2016

Maya P.

This is going to sound stupid, but if your nails are yellow, then why don't you just paint them a bright colour like a bright pink, blue etc. so that it takes away the yellow colour! good luck :)

Mar 31, 2016

Maya P.

Omg I just realised you already did that ^^ sorry

Mar 31, 2016

Hannah E.

Aww what a bummer Katelyn 😣 Good thing nails grow fast!

Mar 31, 2016

katie s.

Yeah 😌 ill just have to be more careful next time! thanks for all th suggestions though :)