5 Simple Ways To Remove Holi Colours From Your Nails Safely

Scrubbing will only worsen the condition of your nails. The more you rub, the deeper the colour will seep. So, completely avoid rubbing or scrubbing your hands and nails harshly. Instead, be a little patient and first cleanse your entire body and keep nails for the end.

The Holi colours can make your nails brittle and dull-looking. And we are sure you can't wait to get the colour off your nails as soon as you're back home. But be careful to not soak your hands in hot water. Hot water will make the colour stick to your nails rather than doing the opposite. Always use room temperature or cold water to soak your nails.

Yellowing of nails is a common phenomenon, especially post Holi. To whiten your nails, you need lemon juice to your rescue. All you need to do is fill a bowl with lemon juice and soak your nails in it for about 10 minutes. Lemon juice is an effective bleaching agent that will not only treat yellow nails but also clean stains from your nails. That's not all! Lemon juice also helps strengthen brittle nails and makes them less prone to breakage.

Here's another easy-peasy way of removing the toxic and stubborn Holi colours from your nails. All you need to do is apply a coat of transparent nail polish and dunk your fingers into a bowl of lukewarm water. Add a few drops of almond oil to it and you'll see the colour coming off easily.

Even before you step out to play Holi, paint your nails with a dark polish. Using a lighter shade will absorb colour, so avoid that. You can pick one of these - Lakmé 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Nail Color – Charcoal or Lakmé True Wear Nail Color - N525 . A darker shade won't allow the colour to stick to your nails and keep them clean all through the day. Image courtesy: Giphy.com