Nail Polish Fumes - Need Help Quickly - Beauty & Cosmetics Message Board

Kaia_27 · 09-05-2003, 01:21 PM

I want to know if anyone has ideas for getting rid of nail polish fumes. I got my nails done this morning, and the polish smells very strongly. I want to get rid of the smell before I go out later. Thanks!

TranscendingAbyss · 09-05-2003, 01:30 PM

wash your hands really well and then rinse them with vanilla extract

no vanilla extract? try spraying them with febreez before you wash them

Kaia_27 · 09-05-2003, 01:46 PM

Thanks, I don't have either one, but I can get them. I also heard blowdrying for about 10-15 minutes helps, but I don't know if it's true or not. Anybody else ever hear that?

LeeLee3 · 09-05-2003, 03:07 PM

I have a similar question. I have a plaster splint on my nose because of a swimming accident. It got bloody on one side, so on my recheck appointment, my doctor suggested I paint it all one color using nail polish so the blood won't be that noticeable. A little unorthodox, but it worked. The polish smell, however, is not going away. I can't wash the splint. It is removable. Is there anything I can do to stop the smell? My doctor's office is closed, so I can't ask him...