Reaching the toes is its own challenge.

What makes removing nail polish so hard?

Add to the locational difficulties the fact that summer favorites like glitter-based polishes can be extra tough to remove.

Close up of painted toenails

So what can we do to make the process of removing our trendy polishes from the hard-to-reach appendage?

They say necessity is the mother of invention and “they” aren’t wrong.

Yes, at first that sounds totally crazy but it’s actually a brilliant hack.

close up of woman painting toenails

Unfortunately, this takes two hands, which involves moving from the perfect position you’ve found.

So, how do tampons help?

legs crossed on hammock with red painted toenails