For girls who follow the latest fashion trends, it is important to have beautiful, well-groomed nails with a manicure. Nail designs in French chic style, with the effect of gel coating or precious stones, can now be easily done at home.
All this beauty requires a whole arsenal of varnishes, after which the question arises of how to place them with maximum convenience and preserve them so that the precious bottles serve their owner for as long as possible. A stand for nail polishes, which you can purchase in a store or make with your own hands from scrap materials, will help in this matter.
Stands are divided into two types depending on whether they are used at home or intended for professionals.
Home coasters
You can put your varnish storage in order using various stands, drawers or shelves. Buying a ready-made holder or using a creative approach by making a stand from scrap materials is a matter of taste for every owner of multi-colored bottles. Options may vary depending on the size of the varnish collection.
Ready-made stands
Many cosmetic companies offer to purchase ready-made stands for varnishes. You can order the stand you like in an online store specializing in manicure accessories.
Types of varnish stands:
- Wall shelf
- Multi-tier stand (slide, steps)
- Horizontal single-level
- Vertical stand
Stands are available in various materials:
- Polycarbonate
- Plexiglas
- Acrylic glass
- Tree
- Plastic
Each material has its own advantages and you should choose a stand based on personal preferences. Plexiglas stands can withstand good loads and are suitable as an exhibition stand. Transparent synthetic materials look stylish and make it possible to see the entire color palette of varnishes.
Wooden supply in the form of vertical shelves is convenient from the point of view of practicality and durability, and also because it can be painted in any color. This stand can be hung on the wall using fasteners or placed on a table.
Jack of all trades
The question of where to store nail polishes can be solved by making a stand from scrap materials. For this you will need:
- Cardboard
- Wrapping paper for gifts
- Narrow fabric ribbon
- Glue (or glue gun)
Cut out blanks from cardboard in the form of 8 strips (21x4 cm), 1 strip for the bottom (20.5x6 cm) and two sides (height on the right side 14.5 cm, on the left - 5 cm, diagonal - 15 cm, base width - 17 cm). Cover all parts with colored wrapping paper, connect the strips together in the form of steps and attach the sides. Cover the joints with narrow silk tape.
Creative approach
Using a little imagination, a stand for varnishes can be made from various containers that are found in every home. This can be either a simple practical option or a beautiful art object designed to serve as an interior decoration.
1. Glass jar with lid
A glass jar left over from sweets or other goodies is suitable as a container for storing varnishes. An empty cereal can would also be a good solution. With a tightly closed lid, it will look great on a woman's dressing table and will help keep polishes fresh longer.
A simple and original stand for nail polishes can be made from a simple round glass vase. Multi-colored bottles will look elegant in it, becoming a noticeable colorful accent on the dressing table.
Fans of the glamorous, doll style in the interior will love the stand in the form
multi-tiered vase on a leg for fruits, sweets or cupcakes. It's comfortable
bottles with varnishes will be placed, which will always be at hand.
3. Open shelves
Shelves for various types of varnishes are made from scrap materials. You can use small products with sides intended for spices or other household items. A decorative shelf for varnishes will be made from the remains of ceiling plinths, which can be repainted to match the color of the interior.
Practicality comes first
If you don’t want to display your polishes, but just keep them in order, simpler and more practical storage methods will do.
1. Plastic boxes
It will be convenient to use rectangular plastic containers with a lid, sold in hardware stores, as storage for varnish. There you can also find transparent shoe boxes or chests of drawers with several drawers.
2. Hanging organizer
A regular hanging organizer for small items is useful for storing varnishes. It can be moved from place to place or stored in a closet or pantry. In order for all shades to be visible, it is better to choose an organizer with transparent pockets.
3. Shelves
You can arrange varnishes on small narrow shelves with sides, attached to the inner door inside a wall cabinet or dressing table, hidden from exposure to sunlight.
Beauty Salons
Professional manicurists working in hairdressers and beauty salons own a large assortment of nail polishes. This is necessary to please any, the most demanding taste of clients and help them create a complete, harmonious image.
The entire collection of nail polishes should be placed in such a way that visitors can appreciate the variety of colors.
How to store polishes in beauty salons? For this purpose, ready-made stands, stands and displays are used, which are produced both according to standard sizes and to customer sizes.
Types of stands:
1. Wall shelf for open type varnishes
Hanging shelves are mounted on the wall directly next to the working manicurist or, if desired, can be installed on his desk.
2. Shelf-tray made of transparent plexiglass
The trays are made of transparent plexiglass with the ability to be mounted on a wall and are equipped with a rear wall with a side at the front.
3. Wall-mounted chest of drawers with shelves closed with transparent doors.
This type of storage is suitable for salons that not only provide manicure and pedicure services, but also sell varnishes.
4. Multi-tiered shelf (slide)
Transparent stands for displaying and storing polishes in the form of a slide with several tiers of steps are placed on the table of the manicurist. They come in a straight type or with an angle that allows you to clearly see the shades of varnishes and use them to the last drop.
5. Display for varnishes with a showcase-type lid (closed with a lock)
Displays with a locking lid are needed for retail outlets or for storing expensive varnishes in salons.
6. Straight stand (shelf) for varnishes
Stands (shelves) for straight varnishes with several tiers are designed to organize a manicurist’s workplace. Manufacturers offer options equipped with a wide bottom shelf for bottles of creams and liquids. The lower tier is required to limit the space on the table.
Some manufacturing companies produce small seasonal collections of varnishes (4-12 pieces), complete with a stand for them, equipped with an insert with a company logo. It is better to store such collections separately so that visitors can see all the fashionable new items.
For manicurists who work on the road, it will be convenient to have a special portable box or suitcase that will accommodate not only varnishes, but also tongs, files and other necessary accessories.
Rules for storing nail polishes
High-quality nail polishes are not cheap, and the first priority of every owner is to preserve them so that they remain usable for as long as possible. To do this, you need to follow simple rules and know some secrets.
Note: you should not purchase varnishes in large quantities or in large bottles.
Nail polishes should not be held:
- near the radiator and other heating devices
- on the refrigerator door
- in the bathroom
- in places exposed to direct sunlight
To properly store nail polishes, it is best to choose a dark, cool place and keep bottles upright.
Little secrets - extending the life of varnish
Knowing some little tricks, you can make sure that your varnishes remain fresh and usable for a long time:
- After use, wipe the neck of the bottle with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover.
- Before closing the bottle, breathe into it - carbon dioxide will displace oxygen, which destroys the varnish.
- Place a small bead or metal ball into the varnish
- Roll the bottle between your palms before use.
If you figure out how to store nail polishes correctly and make a suitable stand, you will enjoy them much longer.
Girls love bright manicures. We paint our nails either to suit our mood or to match the color of our new handbag. And even if you don’t have time to go to nail salons, and you’re too lazy to paint your nails at home, each of us has several bottles with our very favorite colors.
The “Everything is in Place” team became curious about how the storage of polishes and manicure accessories is organized for the most ordinary girls. Today we have a lot of photos and reviews!
Plastic baskets, boxes and other “improvised” means
I'll start with myself. A few years ago I ended my “quiet obsession” with polishes. I painted my nails in different colors, drew patterns and matched the design to the color of my outfit every 2-3 days. Now, as an inveterate conservative, I cut my nails short and paint them exclusively red!
The entire small collection of red shades and manicure accessories are stored in a drawer of the dressing table.
Based on the results of a survey of my girlfriends, acquaintances and colleagues, it turned out that many store their “paint and paint” stocks in this way.
Storing polishes in baskets and boxes is very convenient - the bottles don’t roll all over the box, a feeling of order is created, and it’s convenient to pull the box out into the light and choose the desired color.
Here's what the girls themselves say about this storage system:
Alyona: “I have a sad story with varnishes - I don’t like them, and they don’t like me. But I still have a few bubbles, I keep them in a tin tea box in the drawer of the kitchen table. There is also a manicure set. It’s convenient for me to do a manicure in the kitchen because it’s light and there’s water.”
Tanya: “I keep it on a shelf in the closet in a box from some kind of souvenir. True, all the varnishes no longer fit. On the one hand, it’s convenient - everything is in one place, on the other hand, there’s the problem of finding the right color and an ever-increasing number of bottles. I want to find a more rational storage solution!”
Oksana: “The green box contains the polishes that I actively use now. In the distant future - those who are waiting for their fate: either they will be given away, or their season will come. There are also all sorts of manicure items and remover. My lifehack is tiny ceramic mugs for liqueur. I pour nail polish remover into them. And when the nails are already painted, I correct crooked lines or smudged polish. I dip a flat brush and straighten it.”
Anya: “The varnishes are stored in a wooden box made from some kind of cognac bottle. The box is getting a little small, but I don’t want to change it - now it’s so neat and beautiful!”
What other storage options are there?
Homemade organizers
If you are a creative person and like to make all sorts of interesting things for decoration and interior, then shopping baskets and boxes will probably seem too boring and ordinary. After all, you can make a varnish storage system with your own hands!
The simplest thing is to cover a cardboard box of suitable size with wrapping paper and make dividers in it. On the Internet you can find interesting ideas for such options and even detailed master classes with complex multi-level designs.
Natalia: “This, of course, is not the limit of perfection, but now my entire collection of varnishes is stored compactly and all colors are visible. I saw the idea on the Internet and modernized it for myself - it’s a box from scales, which I supplemented with thick cardboard shelves and covered with oilcloth.”
Olya: “I have crazy hands! Once I bought assorted cookies in a box with compartments, and the idea came by itself! I didn’t change anything inside, but covered the sides with satin. I store not only polishes, but also cosmetics in this organizer. Everything is in one place and looks beautiful on the dresser!”
Ready-made universal organizers with dividers
They can be plastic, wooden or fabric. Such organizers can be found in hardware and construction stores, and of course on the Internet.
The online store “Everything is in Place” has organizers for cosmetics , made from different materials and in a variety of designs. You can choose the size depending on your collection.
Professional boxes
For the most picky manicure lovers, there are special cases and storage boxes: huge suitcases, plastic boxes with compartments or small acrylic stands and special shelves - all this can be found in specialized manicure stores. The sad downside is that these items are quite expensive.
Inna: “At first it was a hobby, and now I earn extra money by doing manicures at home. Here I have the only place where there is order and harmony. All bottles are stored in a professional acrylic stand on a special bedside table on wheels. All the liquids and tools for manicure are right there.”
Galya: “I ordered a shelf for varnishes to match the size of my cabinet from a company that makes all sorts of things and display cases from plexiglass.”
Let's take a look into the bins of the "lacquer maniacs"
What if there are not 2-3 bottles of varnish, but 10? What if 50? Or even a couple hundred? Do you think that so many polishes can only be found in a manicure salon? It turns out that there are real nail polish maniacs (the girls call themselves that). They collect entire collections of polishes from their favorite brands, chase limited editions, mix colors from different jars, share their impressions and exchange their treasures.
There are girls like this among my friends, and, surprisingly, not one of them has a convenient storage system - nail polishes gather dust on open shelves, occupy entire dresser drawers, and stand in assorted boxes in the closet...
Lucy: “Laaakiiii! They stand on two open shelves and regularly fall from there, gather dust, you can’t see all the colors at once... Of course, there is some kind of organization system here - all the varnishes are arranged by brand (I remember what color I have from which brand, I’ve never duplicated did not buy). Ideally, I want narrow shelves so that the varnishes stand in one row, and then I will measure them by meters!”
Tatiana: “This is chaos! My polishes are everywhere - in the dresser, on the dressing table, in the bathroom cabinet, stuffed into all cosmetic bags and bags. I really don’t remember where I have which polish, and I spend a lot of time looking for it! It’s infuriating!”
Olya: “I dedicated a whole drawer to polishes in my chest of drawers. There are additional boxes in the drawer: I sort them, arrange them, but I still can’t see where everything is!”
Interesting ideas
But the girls were happy to share their ideas and Internet finds that they would someday implement.
Lucy: “This is my ideal! Beautiful, compact, everything is in sight! Whenever you get around to doing something like that..."
Tanya: “I dreamed of a special case, but it costs so much! On one forum I saw an amazing idea: a girl uses a suitcase to store miniatures for board games. It is not just big, but huge - in a standing position it reaches to the knees, and at the same time it is made of light plastic, there is even a shoulder strap, the latches are reliable. But the most important thing is what is inside! There are six foam inserts with forty cells each! Foam rubber stretches, holds bubbles well, and the partitions can be cut out and moved to the right place. All you have to do is tune in and place your order!”
Olya: “I found a simple master class online - you need to buy small magnets (I saw “everything for the holidays” in stores) and glue them with superglue to each bottle of varnish. And attach the bubbles to an iron sheet, or even to the refrigerator!”
Oksana: “I can’t sleep peacefully now - I want to do the same: I saw a picture where varnishes are stored in a thick office folder with ties - it turns out to be such a durable box-box. Tall bottles probably won’t fit there, but most of my polishes will like this move.”
The girls gave me more ideas:
In large cosmetics stores or paper catalogs, special products sometimes appear on sale. cosmetic bags for storing polishes, they can be compact (for several pieces) or quite spacious (a hundred bottles can easily fit in).
Svetlana: “I noticed an unusual cosmetic bag in the catalog a long time ago. They'll come up with something like this - a handbag with a bunch of compartments! I bought it and ended up using it as an organizer for my nail polishes - a lot fits into it, and when folded the cosmetic bag takes up little space. An undeniable advantage of such storage is that the varnishes do not delaminate, because when I open/close a cosmetic bag, the bottles constantly change their position - sometimes they lie on their sides, sometimes upside down. It’s better than them just sitting motionless on a shelf.”
Olya: “A mini cosmetic bag for several bottles - and even in another country I can paint my nails to suit my mood!”
Famous equipped with many pockets. Lacquer lovers have adapted it to their needs, the main thing is to make sure that it is securely attached to the bar! And you can order such an organizer right here.
A collection of nail polishes can become an interior decor item.
- From the remains of moldings or ceiling plinths you will get small narrow shelves that can be painted in the desired color scheme.
- These same shelves (or narrow boards) can be placed in a beautiful baguette - why not a picture?
- Nice touches - multi-tiered cupcake stands. Who said they're only good for treats?
That's how many different ideas and options we could find! What storage systems have taken root with you? Or which options did you like best? I suggest discussing in our groups
Just like jewelry or underwear, there is never too much cosmetics in a woman’s arsenal. Powder compacts, glosses, lipsticks, eye shadows, mascara, blush - this goodness is becoming more and more every day in a fashionista’s cosmetic bag. How to properly organize cosmetics storage at home?
Today we decided to answer this burning question for many and show 35 unique examples of how this can be done. The owners of these homemade organizers cannot lack their imagination and ingenuity!
1. Correct sorting
First of all, when putting things in order in your cosmetic bag, you need to sort cosmetics by type - lipstick, eye shadow, blush, mascara, brushes. This will help save time searching for the desired vial in the future.
2. Jars
Jars are great for storing all kinds of brushes and eye and lip pencils. These could be special decorative containers or simply tin or glass containers that you liked for their interesting design. If desired, they can be decorated with lace, repainted in your favorite color or decorated with decoupage.
To make it more convenient to store and use brushes, just pour coffee beans or decorative stones into the container. Then, simply insert cosmetic tools - the original organizer for storing cosmetics is ready!
3. Tools at hand
A transparent organizer for storing office paper can also be useful. Its multi-storey compact design allows you to fit a sufficient amount of cosmetics. At the same time, it is always convenient to get it at the right time.
Moldings and baseboards left over after another renovation can also serve well. You just need to install them on the wall. This is a great place to store nail polishes and oversized lipsticks or eye shadows.
Even a vintage suitcase that was inherited from your grandmother can be an excellent storage for cosmetics.
Dividers for storing cutlery and decorative buckets are also useful as organizers.
4. Storage like art
Why not make a cosmetics holder part of your interior? For example, take a beautiful baguette, equip it with several narrow shelves and place bottles of nail polish on it. If desired, it can always be repainted in any color so that it matches other interior items.
An interesting idea is to decorate one of the compartments of a bookcase with varnishes, build small display cases from ordinary cardboard boxes, or store varnishes in a candy jar.
Textile or magnetic boards look great in the interior, on which you can attach cosmetics using Velcro or magnets pre-glued to the bubbles.
5. Additional helpers
Fortunately, today cosmetics manufacturers make sure that their products are convenient to store. Many brands produce special organizers for storing cosmetics.
These are vertical holders with convenient dividers, stands with space for a tablet and phone, hanging polyethylene organizers with convenient sorting and inscriptions. With such diversity, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel, racking your brain on how to organize the storage of cosmetics.
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Even if a girl prefers to take care of her hands in a salon, she will have several bottles of nail polish in her cosmetic bag. Having a supply of bottles at home means having the opportunity to repaint your nails to suit your mood or update your manicure before an important event, when you cannot get to a professional. Nowadays, many have mastered salon coating techniques and successfully use them at home, so the number of bubbles can be more than a dozen. Where to store an arsenal of varnishes and hand care products? On a convenient shelf! We’ll talk about what they are like and how to make them with your own hands in this article.
Ready-made stands
Cosmetic holdings specializing in the production of accessories and materials for manicure offer ready-made stands to purchase from them. They are also called "organizers". They are made from a variety of materials and differ in functionality, appearance, and capacity. Such shelves are suitable for those who do manicures not only for themselves, but also earn extra money by beautifying the hands of clients. Stands allow you to demonstrate the richness of the varnish palette. For girls who keep countless bottles of nail polish at home “for the soul”, organizers save space in the room and ensure order.
Material of manufacture
Metal
Strong, durable, quite expensive design for storing bottles. The choice of design and color is wide. There are models in the shape of hearts, circles, tree branches, standard square and rectangular. The main advantages of metal stands:
- withstand significant weight;
- do not melt;
- not fussy to care for (just wipe the dust);
- do not break when hit or dropped.
Plexiglas
Durable material used for making display cases and trade stands. Shelves made of it weigh little, so they are easy to install. Plexiglas is not afraid of high humidity, does not fade, and can withstand the “attack” of chemicals. If you accidentally spill varnish on the shelf, you can easily wipe the stain off. Unfortunately, the material quickly loses its original appearance if handled carelessly. Scratches and abrasions appear.
Tree
A common eco-friendly, practical option. If the slats are securely fastened, the stand can withstand the significant weight load created by the bottles. The advantage of a wooden shelf is that you can repaint it yourself if you want to update the interior. However, if you spill any liquid on the wood, it will leave a noticeable stain.
Plastic
Budget designs that differ in quality of material, color, shape. Have you decided to purchase a shelf made of this material? Make sure that it does not bend under mechanical stress, and the thickness of the plates is at least 0.5 cm. If you use heavy bottles, the stand may not support their weight, collapse or bend unsightly.
Forms of designs
Manufacturers mass produce ready-made organizers in the following configurations:
- hanging shelf;
- multi-tiered structure (in the form of a slide);
- single-level stand;
- vertical showcase.
Each type has its own advantages. Choose the one that suits your purposes and the number of bottles. You shouldn’t buy a too spacious, multi-tiered stand if you have 10 bubbles in your arsenal.
By the way, in private workshops for the production of interior items you can order a shelf of any configuration. In the forges they will forge an interesting metal organizer and professionally paint it in the desired color. In small factories specializing in furniture manufacturing, they will make a unique wooden structure for you.
What to look for when purchasing?
If you decide to buy a stand for manicure products, pay attention to some nuances.
- Capacity. Buy an organizer that will fit all your products plus 5 more bottles. There is no point in buying a structure that is too large for home use. It will take up a lot of space and will be expensive.
- It is better if the shelf has sides. You can place bubbles on them at an angle. This allows the polish to flow into one corner and allows you to use every last drop of coverage. In addition, the sides protect the bottles from falling on the floor.
- Additional holders. Mounts for brushes, files, scissors, and stands for special care products are useful for those who like to keep manicure accessories organized in one place. It's comfortable!
How to make a stand yourself?
If you are not satisfied with any of the options listed above, make your own nail polish shelf. We'll share with you simple instructions on how to make a organizer for about 25 medium sized bottles. You will need the following available materials:
- thick cardboard;
- wrapping paper;
- fabric tape 1.5 cm wide;
- PVA glue.
Cut strips from cardboard:
- 8 pcs. size 21*4 cm (these will be the “steps” of the slide);
- 1 PC. size 21*6 cm (auxiliary part, will be needed at the end of the work);
- 2 pcs. diagonal 15 cm, width 17 cm, height of the right side 14.5 cm, left - 5 cm (side walls);
Cover the parts with wrapping paper. It is better to take a matte, dense one. Glossy, shiny does not work well with glue.
Connect every 2 strips measuring 21*4 cm together at an angle of 90 degrees. You will get 4 “corners”.
Apply an additional strip of glue to the internal joint for security. To prevent the seam from being visible, disguise it with a satin ribbon.
It's time to connect the steps together. Glue all 4 corners together to make a ladder.
Connect the resulting structure with the side parts. There will be “emptiness” at the bottom. Glue it with the remaining piece measuring 21*6 cm.
Your bottle storage stand is ready!
A shelf for varnishes is a convenient, practical option for those who like order in their home and workplace. Choose stable, comfortable stands that match your interior and the number of bottles. Or make a shelf yourself. This way you will save money and create a unique design that reflects your taste.