Nail polish is very easy to collect but annoying to store. A few bottles can very quickly overrun a smaller space.

You do not need a huge set up to organise your polish. A small organiser, drawer insert, rack, or storage box can be enough to keep your bottles upright, easy to find, and away from heat and direct sunlight.

What Do You Need to Store?

Common nail polish items include:

  • Nail polish bottles
  • Base coat
  • Top coat
  • Treatment polish
  • Nail polish remover
  • Cotton pads
  • Small nail tools
  • Supplies for press-on nails

Best Nail Polish Storage Options

Storage options include:

  • Acrylic nail polish racks
  • Drawer organisers
  • Clear storage boxes
  • Small shelves
  • Tiered organisers
  • Makeup organisers
  • Toiletry bags
  • Nail polish cases

Best For Small Collections

  • Small clear box
  • Drawer divider
  • Small pouch
  • Toiletry bag
  • Bathroom caddy

Best For Larger Collections

Larger collections may benefit from:

  • A wall rack
  • A tiered organiser
  • Stackable boxes
  • A drawer unit
  • An acrylic shelf organiser

What to Avoid

You should try to avoid:

  • Storing polish bottles near heat
  • Keeping bottles on a sunny windowsill
  • Throwing bottles loosely into a drawer
  • Keeping old polish you never use

Quick Beginner Tip

You could consider starting by grouping polish by colours; sort it by everyday colours, occasionally used colours and then other products such as top coat, base coat, or gel.

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