How To Clean Your Nail Art Brushes! (Nail Polish 101) || KELLI MARISSA

[@TheRealTheolina]

I must say I am subscribed to a few nail art youtubers and I don't like to hear them talk too much. However having said that, you have the nicest most unannoying voice I have heard in years. You have a voice like Delilah from the radio. Everyone loves to hear you talk. Thank you for all your hard work you do on KZbin. It is much appreciated.

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha! Thank you so much Jennifer, I really appreciate that. ❤️

[@larissat6653]

Acetone is so weird like in chem we had to wear gloves when handling it to "be safe" but I was like "the only reason I'm putting gloves on is because I painted my nails the day before and I don't wanna ruin them"

[@KelliMarissa]

+Rissa T LOL

[@hatengoogle4969]

After cleaning in acetone I will wash my brushes with soap and water. Then put a bit of cuticle oil on, it keeps them soft and makes them last longer. I appreciate reading about disposing of acetone which is something I never even thought about. Thanks for the in-depth thought-provoking vids and including dance clip :) you brighten my day! Xoxo Wendy

[@KelliMarissa]

+Haten Google that's a smart idea, Wendy! Thanks for sharing :)

[@hatengoogle4969]

I can't take credit I got the tip from another KZbinr just can't remember who! 😱

[@Yarnchurch]

I am a chemist and I dispose of my acetone the same way for the amounts I use at home. Or I just let it evaporate in a well-ventilated area.

[@heyheyjuliet6983]

Angela Andersen I always let my evaporate. It's not always intentional though. Ha

[@Yarnchurch]

Hey Hey Juliet haha me too. If I'm responsible I wipe out my dish so it doesn't get crusty with nail polish, but sometimes I just leave it. :)

[@KelliMarissa]

+Angela Andersen thanks for letting us know, Angela! Good to get confirmation from an expert :D

[@DebraQuenqua]

I like all of your videos. some of the other nail bloggers actually put me to sleep. I never once think, "come on , make your point". plus you do really nice art tutorials.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Debra Quenqua haha! I'm glad you enjoy mine!

[@tashafreeman4265]

Great video! Ok this seems really dumb, but the last time I was painting my nails I was thinking about how to get the perfect amount of polish on the brush before applying. We always see you applying the polish to the nail, but you don't show how you get excess polish off the brush after dipping in the bottle. I thought that might be a good 101 video...

[@KelliMarissa]

+Tasha Freeman I actually really love that idea, Tasha! I'll add it to my list!

[@Amanda-qy1df]

I use nail polish thinner to clean my brushes because it is less damaging to the glue and bristles than acetone, but still dissolves the polish. You can also keep small amounts acetone/thinner in old polish bottles if you don't have jars!

[@KelliMarissa]

+NailZealot that's a good idea!

[@abbywitt8015]

I have the normal first hole pierced and I just got my Cartilage pierced a couple weeks ago. It's a ring and I'm loving it.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Abby Witt I was gonna get a ring in mine too! But the one they had at the parlor was too big for me haha I'll probably switch it out once it heals!!

[@jens_ten6055]

I definitely clean mine the same way but I add a bit of cuticle oil in the brushes too because I noticed the acetone dried them out. Love the 101 videos

[@KelliMarissa]

+Jen Carcamo that's a smart idea!!

[@briannaj9505]

I needed this video! No matter how much I try I always have some nail polish stuck in my brushes, definitely going to try 100% acetone! And I'm loving you makeup in the intro it's so pretty! 😍

[@KelliMarissa]

+Brianna James oh gosh thanks so much Brianna! I just got so excited for fall I used ALL my fall eyeshadows LOL

[@ChloeTheGreat157]

I've watch so many videos to try and figure out how to clan my brushes and this is the first one that helped

[@Treesah35]

What I do that works is keep the brushes oiled wiyh cuticle oil or vitamin e oil.. And then the paint and acetone dont damage it as quickly. Great video!

[@KelliMarissa]

+TreeStevens love that idea!!

[@cakampe]

You can use baby food jars also

[@KelliMarissa]

+cheryl kampe ooh yes!!!

[@littleword1]

Me, too! No baby in the house, but when I need one, the cats get a treat!

[@YeahImAsianDude]

I love your Nail Polish 101 series!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Ann Chau ahhh thank you Ann!!

[@blueberrycrunch]

I love your videos! You are so pleasant to listen to and so knowledgeable. Your explanations are so easy to understand and you are so down to earth. Thank you so much. I am so thankful I discovered you.

[@KelliMarissa]

+blueberrycrunch oh wow thank you so much :)

[@lauralee5070]

Tutorial on this eye look please? It looks amazing!!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Laura Lee I filmed it but I feel like I don't love the look haha!

[@gtiernan1]

But some of us do love it. :-D

[@lauralee5070]

Gina Tiernan yeah, but would you necessarily want to promote something you don't love? I'd hope not.

[@gtiernan1]

Correct! :-)

[@mystiqueivy]

Yeah i never watch makeup vids but id watch that one! It looks cool af!

[@melody_isnt_real]

Girlllll you have ABH subculture written all over those gorgeous eyes of yours! Loved the video! 🖤

[@RipleysSanatorium]

Melody Cantrell she did a great job with her make up. Screams fall❤️

[@susanphend2189]

Melody Cantrell if

[@KelliMarissa]

+Melody Cantrell lol how did you know!! Obviously I'm very excited for fall 😂😂

[@ginnyr8711]

OMG, u are so cute. Love ur personality. Ur amazing. Thanks for this tip. And ur earrings look cute..

[@KelliMarissa]

+Ginny R ahh thank you SO much Ginny!! I'm so excited about them!!

[@teganastani5776]

Love u Kelli!! Your my fave KZbinr right now!!!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Simply Brilliant stuff haha love u tooo!!!!!

[@ericag11]

Do you ever find that the acetone eats away at the glue inside the brushes and causes the brush hair to fall out? This happens to me with my clean up brushes a lot. Any tips to prevent this???? Thx 💜💕💜

[@skiptomyluludarling8519]

Erica G I try hard not to get paint that high on the brush. So when I go to clean them. I try not to saturate the ferrule. That way the glue doesn't get loosened up. I also rinse my brushes with water after acetone. And I hang them bristle side facing down. That way the water/acetone won't seep into that area as well.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Erica G hey Erica, this happens to me all the time with my cleanup brush unfortunately (its elf brand, but luckily it's cheap so I buy it in bulk). But I haven't had it happen with my nail art brushes!

[@lanakeskisaari8409]

Always store your brushes bristle down so that the acetone doesn't go into the ferrule where the bristles are glued

[@Blessedgurlred]

She's so pretty ❤️💕

[@KelliMarissa]

+Hana Winn oh my gosh Hana you are too sweet!!

[@nailsenvacances7162]

Ahhh! I found your video about cleaning up brushes. Thanks so much for this. It's very helpful. :)

[@peggybownds4219]

Where please

[@leahturner7]

what's the candle on your nail polish stand??? love your videos!!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Leah Booe thanks Leah! It's a cinnamon roll scented candle I found at Walmart! It smells soooo good!

[@heatherh.197]

I love your look today. What is your favorite detail brush? Could you provide a link to it? Thank you

[@KelliMarissa]

Thanks Heather! Honestly I don’t really have one that I use over others, I either buy them from art stores or I use a set from NailStuff!

[@gerilynnorman6483]

How to get rid of your acrylic.....sit for 2 or 3 days let evaporate........done in jar.....

[@michaela8228]

Ilysm!! U r the best nail artist and u are my inspiration :)❤️

[@KelliMarissa]

+Kayla aw Kayla this makes me so happy! Ily toooooo!!!

[@glitterlifestyle3848]

That makeup is 👌👌👌! Thanks for the Nail Polish 101 video!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Glitter Lifestyle ahh thank you so much! I feel like it was a questionable color choice but I'm glad you like it :P

[@spidermanny9489]

hi Kelli I would like to know how to use a fan brush and cool designs it creates

[@KelliMarissa]

+Manny Romero I can do a video for that :)

[@oliferous]

Thank you, great advice! I paint and have a plethora of old brushes that I don’t really use for a variety of reasons that would be far superior to the brushes I currently am using. I never thought to use these brushes for nail art, (because I are smart lol!) And wanted to confirm that this is the correct way to clean them! So, thank you and cheers! Also, your make up is totally awesome! Like seriously, it rocks!🤘🤘

[@kellyf.7279]

Great video series! What about a video on the best way to remove dark or red polishes without staining the nail or skin around the nail. I used a jar nail polish remover and it stained my skin....big mistake for trying to remove OPI black cherry chutney!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Kelly F. I LOVE that idea!! I actually have a trick to remove my polish all the time and I should def do a video about it!!!

[@Nails_By_Kimberlee]

Good tips! Totally off subject question though - I watched a video of yours where you talk about glass files. I found a stone file last week and bought it. Still trying it out. I'm curious as to your thoughts on stone files? Thanks! ✌❤💅

[@KelliMarissa]

+KimShea22 hey Kim! I'm embarrassed to say I've never even heard of a stone file, haha! You'll have to let me know how it goes!

[@AlucardPeach]

Thrift shops are an amazing place to find jars for super cheap! I always thought new jars would be cheap, but no! Interesting fact - you have acetone in your body! I learned that a couple weeks ago and thought it was so bizarre! Suggesting "The Ordinary" full coverage mascara and silicone primer (if you can find them!) & Ciate Glitter Flip lip gloss. I've watched other people's reviews, but they're no Kelli!!!

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

Alucard Peach Yep! I've got diabetes so when I have way too much sugar, my breath gets "fruity" which is actually acetone (a ketone) building up in my system and VERY dangerous (ketacidosis). Scary stuff. Everyone around me notices it before I do. I'm so used to the smell of acetone I don't always notice until my kids tell me I smell like a grapefruit 😂😂😂 Thankfully it's rare for me!

[@AlucardPeach]

MargieMama oh wow! I've heard of ketoacidosis-but I had no idea what it actually was! I have a friend who has been in a coma a few times because of it, but somehow he always comes out of it. He just never learns his lesson and take better care of himself! I know it's a sign of something dangerous, but smelling like grapefruit sounds kinda nice lol This probably sounds really odd, but sometimes I smell like maple syrup. Unfortunately it's like syrup... And sweat funk mixed. My doctors can't figure it out, but my kids joke and say I make them want pancakes lol

[@KelliMarissa]

+Alucard Peach usually they're cheaper if you buy them in bulk! But yeah that's why I keep little jars like this haha! I haven't heard of The Ordinary but I'll definitely scope it out, totally don't understand the hype around those glitter flip lippies though haha.

[@AlucardPeach]

Kelli Marissa The Ordinary is supposed to be a full coverage foundation for around $7. Right now you have to sign up to be emailed when it's back in stock, because it sold out so fast. I think the glitter flip looks amazing, but I'm into glitter and all things that sparkle - I just can't afford it lol! I never thought to buy jars in bulk! I save my spaghetti sauce jars and jelly jars. One good use for empty sauce jars is to pour grease from fried things (like the oil from fried chicken, or grease from hamburger) into, since it's really bad to put down the drain. *side note - bacon grease is a different story. I put that in an old mug and keep it in the fridge to use for seasoning things like beans :)

[@gtiernan1]

My hubs is a hoarder and keeps all of his glass salad dressing jars! LOL, I always find use for all those Lighthouse blue cheese dressing jars, even as funky vases for flowers. :-D

[@mansukhgajera4753]

Your eyeshadow is AMAZING! i just always get inspired by your nail art and makeup;)

[@KelliMarissa]

+Mansukh Gajera oh my gosh thank you so much :)

[@DSkye-n7m]

I love the Nail Polish 101 and thanks for doing them!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Violet Skye im so happy to hear it!

[@karmenkay28]

This video is super helpful, it would have come in handy when I cleaned my brushes. Great video Kelli ♡

[@KelliMarissa]

+Karmen Moser happy to help, Karmen! :)

[@RandeT73]

When cleaning your brushes try to not get the ferrule of the brush wet, especially with acetone. The acetone will eat the glue that holds the bristles together. Just a tip. It will lengthen the life of your brushes.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Rande Thorman I actually find that my brushes have survived even with acetone (they are mostly nail art brushes or paint brushes from the craft store) - that being said, some brands do fall apart in acetone so yes, definitely a good idea!

[@Rodberg44]

Hi! Love your tutorials and how you do them! Can you recommend where to get nail brushes- it’s so hard to figure it out? I’m also a newbie 😁 thank you Kelli!

[@KelliMarissa]

I usually get mine from either craft stores or Whats Up Nails online shop!!

[@suzannevaneekeren7238]

You look so good! I love the hair, makeup and top!!

[@KelliMarissa]

+suzanne van eekeren oh wow thank you so much Suzanne!!

[@Mad_Rian]

I like your eye look in this video. What shadows are you wearing?

[@KelliMarissa]

+Mad Rian thank you so much! It's the subculture palette!!

[@KendallF0000]

Ahh don't get the part of the brush wet where it connects to the slilver part. It can mess them up and make the bristles come out. They will last so much longer if you just wet the end. Then you can dab a little top coat on it and store it with it on it and it will help keep the shape

[@KelliMarissa]

+AgendaCompleteBliss !! Haha thanks for sharing your tips but I'm not sure I agree with putting top coat on the brush! Then you'd have to clean it off again!

[@KendallF0000]

Kelli Marissa just forwarding on what Robin Moses suggests. It takes 2 seconds to wipe off the top coat. That's how I have fixed many brushes that have gotten a little out of shape and I don't k is "fuzzy" looking lol.

[@FaithOriginalisme]

AgendaCompleteBliss !! Oil can also be applied to the bushes to keep them working well and in shape. It can also help them paint more evenly. Got that tip from Christine at Simply Nailogical

[@libbylefevere1025]

you look so beautiful in this video! this was so helpful!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Libby Lefevere oh thank you so much Libby!!

[@giannakopf8734]

I've been waiting for this video for soooo long!!! finally!

[@KelliMarissa]

+THAT ONE DOOD :) :) :) :) hope you find it helpful!!

[@stephla3851]

Hi Kelli! Where do you purchase you nail art brushes?

[@amandajh2280]

I keep those little jam jars too!!! I find them the perfect size to watermarble single nails without wasting polish 😃

[@KelliMarissa]

+Amanda JH oh that's brilliant!!

[@tomnbird]

Love the makeup and earrings.Love your tips ty ty tyvm

[@KelliMarissa]

+thomas smith thank you so much Thomas!!

[@lisadurant5934]

Acetone seems to frizz my bristles on my brushes so I got better brushes & now I'm afraid to use acetone on them, is there anything else that won't dry them out so much?

[@marianabarraza4047]

I've used your techniques to keep my nail polish from peeling/chipping and make it long lasting but i've noticed it makes my natural nail look like it used gel nail polish (rough texture, yellow, weak). maybe a video on that

[@marianabarraza4047]

Don't get me wrong, I love that your techniques actually work but when i remove the polish, my natural nails look beat up!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Jazz Barraza hey Jazz, that doesn't sound too good. Have you been using a strengthener? I've got a whole video about how I keep my nails strong, it's in my Nail Polish 101 playlist!

[@marianabarraza4047]

Kelli Marissa Thanks i'll look that up

[@shaniceball240]

Hi Kellie! Could you maybe do a video to show us how to *use* nail art brushes? 💗😘

[@KelliMarissa]

Yes I totally can!

[@shaniceball240]

Okay, thank you! 💗

[@rafiyaifti6081]

I tried this but my white bristles that were in the brush were stained with the colour of the nail polish I used, the bristles felt soft and not hard which means that the nail polish had came off but the bristles didn't turn back to their original colour

[@burndeletedaccount]

Hey Kelli! Thank you for the tips!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Makenna Christensen you're welcome Makenna!!! :(

[@KelliMarissa]

+Makenna Christensen I meant to do a smiley face not a frown LOL

[@KelliMarissa]

+Makenna Christensen I meant to do a smiley face not a frown LOL

[@burndeletedaccount]

Kelli Marissa Haha, okay! Gurl, you amazing.

[@judithaguirre2502]

Hey girl love you here early❤️😉😂

[@KelliMarissa]

+Judith Aguirre hey Judith!! Early squaddddd love ya!!

[@jillisnotcool2004]

So helpful also LOVE the makeup

[@KelliMarissa]

+ItsYourGirlJill ahh thank you!!!

[@mauramaige1833]

Thank you for this video, I really need to clean my brushes!! I would love to see a how to clean makeup brushes also, im to old not to know how to do it properly but I just never was into makeup that much until recently!! Love you 😘

[@KelliMarissa]

+Maura Maige glad I could help, Maura! I'm not sure that I want to do a video on how I clean my brushes to be honest haha, because it uses a lot of water and I know people will get very upset!

[@JESS15XP]

Can you please try the hot topic blackheart beauty nail polish?

[@KelliMarissa]

+Jessica Torres sure!

[@desygarcia7832]

Thank you!! .... I didn't know you can't pour acetone in the drain... how about flushing it?? 🤔

[@KelliMarissa]

+Desiree Garcia apparently it's safe in small amounts!

[@katleigh4460]

Fair warning: I am not a short comment type person. So most comments from me tend to resemble short novels. It is just how I am. Hey Kelli hope you are having a beautiful day. I wanted to know if you notice your nail art brushes drying out, like the actual brush fibers start to get brittle, if you clean them multiple times with acetone? Or if you have had a brush literally fall apart from the acetone disintegrating the glue that holds the bristles inside the ferrule of the brush? If so, is there any way to condition nail art brushes after using the acetone on them? Instead of just letting the acetone evaporate? I have seen videos where people have washed their brushes with dish soap afterward to rinse the dried acetone and then used either hair conditioner or fabric softener in order to keep their brushes soft? Have you heard of this technique before? Any thoughts? I just started watching your channel, like yesterday or the day before and I decided to start with your Nail Polish 101 playlist, and I am really enjoying the refresher course on all tho little details that are so very important but sometimes get lost when you are really getting into the whole nail art community. It is just so easy to get distracted by all the colors and all the possibilities that the basics almost seem less important, But they definitely are not. They are even more important so that all the new things you are learning are being done one properly prepared nails. Anyway... I am looking forward to completing my 101 studies and moving onto your other videos, Thank you for all the hard work you put into making your videos and uploading them. One last thing, I really like the "Fun Fact" portion of your videos. You seem like a super fun person with tons of energy which I think is so awesome. Have a great day, with lots of pretty clouds for you to see. Since I just learned that you love clouds.

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha Kat no worries, long comments are welcome here! I have had brushes fall apart from too much acetone but one thing I sometimes do is put a tiny bit of lotion on them after cleaning just to help keep them soft and working well! Another tip is to keep from submerging the whole brush tip in, just the part with the acetone on it!

[@jewelzofthasea]

Hey kelli i have these caviar beads nail art I believe thats what its called. Can you do a video on how to use those plz?

[@KelliMarissa]

+jewelzofthasea hey! I don't have those but I can see if I can find some :)

[@jewelzofthasea]

Kelli Marissa that would be sooo great thank you! I have quite a few different colors and have no clue how to use them i got them as a gift bc everyone knows i love nail products lol

[@bluecobaltsteph2689]

Still use full, 2 years later and in quarantine!! 💜💜

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha happy to hear it Steph!!

[@kenziehurlock]

omg I LOVE your makeup!!

[@KelliMarissa]

+KenzieHurlock ahh thank you so much!!

[@loulouf5265]

What brand do you use? CosmoProf sells acetone and pure acetone. The acetone doesn't clean my brushes, stamping plates or cuticles well at all. The pure has destroyed most of my brushes after only a few uses. I've bought from industry standard and popular brushes to Elf.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Louise Fabi hey Louise, it sounds like the acetone you're using isn't 100%. Pure acetone is available at almost all drugstores, and even in car shops - and it shouldn't destroy your brushes! The only brushes of mine that get destroyed from acetone are my elf brushes, I think just because those are cheaply made!

[@sandrapadovan3121]

Hi Kelly!!! How many nail polish do you have?

[@KelliMarissa]

+Sandra Padovan hey Sandra, honestly I haven't counted, but I'm sure it's over a thousand haha!

[@anumshahzad6323]

Is that a caramel scented candle? 😊 Can you please do Birthday Nails this Week? *puppy eyes* I actually have my birthday on Saturday! Love you, Kelli! 😘

[@KelliMarissa]

+Anum Shahzad hey Anum! Happy almost birthday :) I have already filmed the next week of videos, I'm sorry!

[@shweeleigh1616]

After I clean my brushes with acetone I put some cuticle oil on them so they don't get super dry and crusty. 😊

[@KelliMarissa]

+Ashleigh Latham that's a great tip!

[@momnmebeauty5706]

If you place a few brushes in the acetone in the jar at a time and let them sit for a few minutes, will it destroy the bristles? Knowing my luck, I'd let it soak only to come back and find the bristles have completely dissolved!

[@KelliMarissa]

+MomNMe Beauty I've never soaked them before but I imagine that might make the glue holding them together dissolve!

[@mariaalcala7091]

I have a question. How do you properly remove excess nail polish from brush when painting your nails. I always end up with big globs of nail polish around the rim of bottle

[@KelliMarissa]

+Maria Alcala so I twirl the brush around in the bottle as I pull it out - does that make sense? All the excess just goes on the inside of the neck of the bottle.

[@kenziehurlock]

I used to store my acetone in a glass jar, but the acetone ate the rubber coating on the inside of the lid and it leaked. I found these awesome little metal containers at the dollar store that I used now

[@KelliMarissa]

+KenzieHurlock ooh good point, def gotta find a container with no rubber or plastic!

[@PN-sk3ve]

actually this is how I clean my nail art brushes... only that I clean then right after I used them so yeah this is a good 101 How to Clean Nail Art Brushes video. Thank you Kelli for making and uploading this video, I am sure that it will come in handing for a lot of nail art newbies. =)

[@KelliMarissa]

+Pretty Noona I'm glad you agree with my methods :P

[@Tenebien]

Do you use any kind of 'conditioner' for your brushes? 😁

[@KelliMarissa]

+Tenebien nope, not necessary! :)

[@AlexandraSanchez]

that's good to know , i sometimes leave my brushes crusty too. i usually take me sweet ass time doing nail art lol 😂

[@KelliMarissa]

+Alexandra Sanchez lol saaaame

[@cathrynkeys9794]

Hi how do you clean a lint roller that is full of stamping mistakes can I run it under the water ?

[@KelliMarissa]

+Cathryn Keys hey Cathryn, the only type of lint roller I've ever used has sheets that you can peel off once it gets dirty!

[@InnerBeautyOuterGlow]

How do you get rid of air bubbles in your nail polish

[@KelliMarissa]

+Chenoa Alamu hey Chenoa, making sure your polish is not warm, and the room you're in is temperature controlled, should fix that!

[@InnerBeautyOuterGlow]

Kelli Marissa thanks I have a hot room

[@DebraQuenqua]

for small amounts of acetone it's perfectly safe to flush it down the toilet. even though I'm a old timer (been polishing my nails for over 40 years ), I like to watch your 101 videos. never know what tips I might pick up.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Debra Quenqua ooh thanks for sharing Debra! And I know what you mean haha sometimes I just like to have a video on, you know?

[@DuskDawns76]

I leave mine on the front porch to evaporate overnight. That way the fumes are outside and my furbabies don't dump it everywhere 😉

[@KelliMarissa]

+Dusk Dawns that's a smart idea!!

[@doodleartlover]

Thanks for the video and I hope you have a wonderful day! ☺✌💅

[@KelliMarissa]

+doodleartlover thank you so much! Xox

[@mj-kawai]

Soooooo helpful! Thank you!♥♥♥

[@KelliMarissa]

+Jo Kawai yay glad you enjoyed!!

[@catvalentine712]

A nail polish 101 vid on how to keep ur manicure from smudging would be great I wait like 3 days to apply top coat and the nail art still smudges🙄 love the vids !!❤️❤️

[@KelliMarissa]

+Maddy Underwood ooh I like that!

[@peggybownds4219]

How do u clean nail polish brushes and make them look new and soft and to reuse again

[@KelliMarissa]

You can use the same method as I used here!

[@4maxride]

Do you have any tips for cleaning your nail polish brushes where the nail polish is getting clumpy and goopy ?

[@Pdgirlkc]

maddie miller if you just want to use the brush, use acetone. If it's in a polish that you still want to use then pick up polish thinner (it's cheap and ya get a ton, DO NOT use acetone to thin) and start off with a few drops, shake and repeat until your polish is back to desired consistency. I think she actually did a vid a month or 2 ago about saving polishes.

[@KelliMarissa]

+maddie miller hey Maddie, Jen is right - I do have a video about restoring old polishes (and that will fix the nail polish brush too!)

[@lilith.mp3.13]

But what if your nail brushes have wooden handles and the bristles are covered in nail polish? Any tips?

[@KelliMarissa]

This is how I clean my wooden brushes :) you don't dip the handle, just the bristles!

[@Viki-106]

Oh, and how did you match your eyes to you hair???? You never cease to amaze me with your hair, makeup and nails. You're just awesome that's all there is to it. Yup! :*

[@Viki-106]

Ohhhh!! Your eyes match your hair and your shirt!!! Omg, that's just awesome.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Viki Pazdur LOL! Thank you so much! I try to match everything as best I can!

[@Viki-106]

Oh, since I was blinded by your shirt and eyes, I forgot to thank you for this video. Lol 😀

[@catyspringer]

you should do a video all about pedicures!

[@KelliMarissa]

I don't really do for videos cause it grossed people out haha!

[@wezul]

Baby food jars are small, and less than $1 at Wal-Mart. Would probably work well for this if someone can't find the little jelly jars. I was previously using nail polish remover with moisturizer to both clean up my cuticles and clean my nail brushes. However it was quickly apparent that this was a bad idea. My nail art brushes became goopy, and not all of the nail polish would come out. It was also very hard to clean my cuticles. Now since I've switched to 100% acetone, it's all much better.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Sapphire ooh thanks for sharing these tips!

[@stephanieeiche5109]

Does it work on leftover glitter nail polish?

[@KelliMarissa]

It should :)

[@janelle_is_artsy]

Thanks for this video!

[@KelliMarissa]

+ThatOneJay123 happy to help!!

[@tennelle1700]

I clean my brushes wit nail remover alone tho an love ur makeup wow

[@KelliMarissa]

+Tennelleia Padarath thank you so much :)

[@tennelle1700]

Kelli Marissa yh np :):)

[@raquellevin3982]

Wow princess. Thank you 😊👍🏻

[@KelliMarissa]

+Raquel Levin you're welcome Raquel!! :)

[@Viki-106]

OK, before I watch any further, that color (shirt) looks amazing on you!!!! You so need to wear more of that color. :*

[@KelliMarissa]

+Viki Pazdur oh gosh haha thank you! I'm slowly starting to get more into brighter colors (besides black and gray LOL)

[@tammybrownbarajas8165]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@KelliMarissa]

Happy to help!

[@kenziehurlock]

I poured acetone down the sink before not knowing it was bad to do that. don't do that guys. I use a used dried out makeup wipe because they're super absorbent and I just place it in the jar of dirty acetone and it sucks it right up. I then let that dry up and then throw it away

[@KelliMarissa]

+KenzieHurlock that's a great idea too!

[@morganaluthor]

Can it be done for peel off nail polish?

[@KelliMarissa]

I'd suggest trying water to clean off peel off polish first and see if that works!

[@morganaluthor]

@@KelliMarissa ok thanks

[@kikijade1689]

Please do a Nail Polish 101 on Hpw to avoid bubbles!

[@KelliMarissa]

+KikiJade Wiki.x okay! :)

[@shellbug3100]

For the love of polish, plz help me! gel polish wont stay on me. I buff, I've used extra primer, dehydrator & wrapped my tips. So far I've used 3 different brands...HELP!!

[@cat0282]

Shellbug-Michelle Greene , I totally have the same problem! >( it's so frustrating. I subscribe to NailCareHQ, w/ Bliss Kiss and do the Fab 5 Wrap and STILL by the end of the day I have so many chips it's too embarrassing to wear a 2nd day. My end conclusion... My body does too good of a job pumping my body oil through the nail plate causing the bonding btwn polish & nail plate to separate thus leading to the chipping. : / I guess it could be worse, like not having an adequate amount of body oil and my nails peel, are brittle or break more easily : /

[@shellbug3100]

Cat 028 my nails r so dry & brittle! Always have been. It probably doesn't matter but it doesn't chip. It peels off as a whole & yes it's very frustrating w/all the money I have invested!!

[@KelliMarissa]

+Shellbug-Michelle Greene hey Michelle, I don't use gel polish but from what I've heard, it's supposed to last quite a long time! Not sure why that's happening to you :(

[@Khloe_dancer_model]

Thank you for this! I didn't remember how to clean my brushes.

[@KelliMarissa]

+Hailey Williams glad you found it helpful Hailey!

[@tracyjulien3287]

I always thought I could've throw the acetone down the sink hole or flush it down the toilet. So what can go wrong?

[@KelliMarissa]

+Tracy Julien sounds like that's fine in small amounts!

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

When you mushed those brushes down I cringed like a kid with their mom at the complaint desk in Macy's, LOL! But! I do the same thing with my cheap brushes too *but not my Kolinsky's!* 😲😲😲

[@KelliMarissa]

+MargieMama LOL I don't own any expensive brushes, believe me!

[@Nee1492]

Where did you get this from

[@KelliMarissa]

Which item are you referring to?

[@SandyzSerious]

Great video.

[@KelliMarissa]

+SandyzSerious thank you!!

[@lailanirodriguez7238]

I was literally thinking about this, so I scrolled through your Nail Polish 101 playlist and there’s a perfect video for cleaning your brushes.Thank you 👍❤️

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha perfect!! I'm glad it helped :)

[@yvonnadodson9232]

thanks

[@KelliMarissa]

+Yvonna Dodson happy to help!!

[@kenzieknapp969]

Wait what happens if you put acetone goes down the drain???