Because been there, done that.

It’s true: Behold, four ways to dissolve your polish without searching for your AWOL remover.

First, why you should rethink traditional polish removers.

Jamie Schneider

One word: acetone.

This vinegar-orange juice soak is a much gentler solution that works just as well.

Although it works in a bind, Lin wouldn’t consider paste-to-polish your go-to option.

“[It] can be an unpleasant process,” she notes.

The lingering, minty-fresh scent might be nice, but gooey fingertips?

You also have to work pretty quickly, as toothpaste tends to dry up caky after a few minutes.

Know your limits here, and maybe steer clear if your skin runs sensitive.

The takeaway.

It’s totally possible to dissolve your nail polish without a proper polish remover.

Find the right solvents, and your varnish should disappear in a snap.