Empty bottles and jars let a salon decant bulk liquids, gels and creams into smaller, labelled containers for each station or for retail. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks gel and polish bottles, 16 oz acetone and liquid bottles, pump and spray bottles and jars from Champion, Berkeley, JING and MNBS.
Types of empty bottles
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Gel, polish and oil bottles | Refilling gel, top coat, base coat, cuticle oil or nail art colour into small bottles. | Gel Polish Bottle 15ml, White, Gel Polish Bottle 15ml, Black, Champion Top Coat Bottle 0.5oz, Champion Base Coat Bottle 0.5oz, Champion Cuticle Oil Bottle 0.5oz, Berkeley Nail Art Bottle 8ml |
| Liquid bottles | Acetone, acrylic liquid, alcohol and remover at the station, decanted from bulk jugs. | Champion 16oz Acetone Bottle, Champion 16oz Liquid Bottle, Empty Bottles 300 / 500ml, Clear Bottle 60ml, Clear Bottle 30ml, Clear Bottle 15ml |
| Pump and spray bottles | Dispensing remover, cleanser or lotion, and spraying water or disinfectant. | Pump Dispenser Bottle, WGO Pump Bottle 120ml, Spray Bottle 250ml, Spray Bottle 60ml, Champion Disinfectant Spray Bottle 21.5oz, Pump Cap C |
| Jars | Scrubs, creams and mixed products for the station or for retail. | Empty White Jar 30g / 50g, Empty Jar 50g |
How to choose empty bottles
- Pick the bottle made for the liquid. Champion sells separate 16 oz bottles for acetone and for liquid, because not every plastic stands up to solvents.
- Opaque bottles for gel. Gel starts to set in light, so refill it into a white or black gel bottle, not a clear one.
- Label every bottle. Mark each refilled bottle with the product name and any hazard warning, as workplace (WHMIS) labelling rules require.
Related: Containers, Acetone, Polish remover, Storage & organizers, All nail accessories
Empty bottle FAQ
Can I store acetone in any plastic bottle?
No. Acetone softens or cracks some plastics, so use a bottle sold for acetone, such as the Champion 16 oz acetone bottle, and check it now and then for swelling or leaks. Keep it capped, away from heat and open flames, and clearly labelled.
How do I refill gel polish into a small bottle?
Use a clean, dry, opaque gel bottle and work away from the nail lamp and direct daylight. Pour slowly to avoid trapping bubbles, close the cap tightly and label the bottle with the brand, shade and date.
Can I reuse a bottle for a different product?
It is safer not to. Leftovers of the old product can mix with the new one and change how it works, and a bottle that held a solvent may have been weakened by it. Give each product its own bottle and keep the label matching what is inside.
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