Q. Why is glitter so difficult to remove?

Answer

Glitter is constructed of non-porous materials like glass, mylar, or metal, which is why it is so difficult to remove, according to Kandalec. Since it's in a polish base, it dries with the nail and is resistant to removal with acetone. However, get rid of glitter nail paint without risking the health by doing it. To remove glitter polish, Boyce suggests breaking a cotton ball into 10 small pieces, soaking the pieces in acetone or nail polish remover, laying one piece of cotton on top of each nail for two to three minutes, and then gently pushing down to wipe the polish off. A piece of glitter pushes the air out from under a flat surface when it makes contact with it.