Does clear nail polish stain your nails?

I am very much against the process of buffing, as the first stage with the rough buffer, removes some of the nail surface. Yes, maybe it is a negligible amount, but if you already have thin and bendy nails, the removal of the upper surface by buffing, may worsen the problem. read more

Clear nail polish should not stain your nails, however, you should not leave it on for more than a week at a time. Polish is pourous, so things like nicotine, mustard, self tanners, bleach and cosmetics can be absorbed by the nail polish and stain the nail. read more

It's usually the type of nail polish remover that you use that can cause this. However, some clear nail polishes will do the same thing. Nail polish remover is extremely hard on a person's nails, so it's best to go to any health food store and buy their products. read more

There are three possible explanations for why nails turn turn yellow from polish: The most likely reason is a color reaction. Darker-colored polishes in particular can stain nails due to a chemical reaction between the colorant and the nail plate. read more