Errm, how do I get it off?

Thanks Phoenix, I bought some of the Sally Hanson in Tesco today, so will be using the sparkly stuff again( it was a bit panicky when it took so long!)but it does look pretty, just a bit of it over a coloured varnish.Pretty toes are important all year round!

I can't remember ever having bought the polish Envious. I only paint my toenails (finger nails are not worthy of being adorned!) so tend to just buy Rimmel, Maybelline etc.

Does anyone's have a problem with Sally Hanson polish? I've tried several bottles over the years and was always disappointed. Seem to go on streaky and always smudge and chip. I don't bother to try it anymore.

roses I bought Sally Hansen Strengthening Polish Remover, unlike my other one this does contain Acetone, but also "Pro vitamin B5, & Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein" (apparently)

Surprised it doesn't also say "Fragranced with Fairy Farts" but I suppose there is a limit as to how far you can go before falling foul of Trading Standards.

Just had the same problem as you Phoenix, I had put pale pink polish on toenails followed by dabbed on sparkly bits. looked great all week.Came to take it off and it took ages and tons of cotton wool and remover. perhaps I need the other kind of remover, will have to buy some.

Love the idea of gunmetal grey

I had a gunmetal grey big toe when I dropped a tin of beans on it from a great height. The only iridescent bits I had were the stars I was seeing in my eyes!

Right, went shopping today and bought nail varnish remover with acetone in it!

Have just removed the bright orange (and the residue of the glittery lilac that lurked beneath) and have now applied another new colour, also glittery but this one seems to have more base coverage, therefore no need to "dab" such a thick layer to get the effect.

Not too sure about the colour though, Rimmel Precious Stones range, Diamond Dust.

Sort of gunmetal grey with iridescent bits in.

Perhaps a step too far.......

Crafting a hint of Helena Bonham-Carter going on there

Go with one foot orange and the other lilac. Say it's the latest fashion and brazen it out

Perhaps you could raid the shed for some turps, phoenix.

I only used 1 chemical, honest!

Phoenix After all these chemicals are you sure you still have 10 toes?

Well, Luckygirl I have to when Mr P's not here.

Definitely think a pair of trainers is what you need.

At least you can reach your toenails - think positive!!

Paint stripper .... Joking (sort of)

Sort of a time management thing, Ana .....ish....

phoenix, I'm amazed! You couldn't wait to apply the orange polish until you'd removed the lilac from the other foot...I just couldn't do that

Thanks for the advice, all!

Unfortunately the only remover I have is acetone free.

Alea & midgey I am sticking with my Birkenstocks for as long as possible!

I was going to suggest some socks!

Opaque tights and Ugg boots would be my advice

Would gladly try them if i had them, shysal am now working away at the left foot.

Rather committed now, as the right foot is now orange (the nails that is, not the actual foot)

Use acetone nail polish on a cotton wool pad and put over nail , wrap up nail and cotton wool pad in a square of kitchen foil and leave for 5 -10 mins. Should be able to be scraped off easily.

I have had similar problems with sparkly nail polish. I find the Quickie remover pads work best, although they are rather oily.