Toes versus legs: Since your toes aren't visible, you don't have to be as careful with the polish if you're repairing that area. Keep in mind, however, that runs can start from there and quickly move upwards, so seal off a hole as thoroughly as with any other area.

Use foresight when dressing. Hold off on putting on your pantyhose until right before you leave the house. This will prevent tears from happening while you're getting ready. Also, if you have a cat, don't put on pantyhose until after you've interacted with your cat. Cats tend to find a way to cause a snag in the material.

2torial #0640: Learn2 Repair Pantyhose (Continued) Repair holes   Gather a small amount of polish. Don't dip too much polish on the brush, or it'll drip everywhere and get on unwanted areas. Get just enough to engulf the brush, but not so much that it's about to drip off the brush.   Lift away the nylon material. If your pantyhose are still on your leg, hold the material away from your skin with your thumb and forefinger. If you've taken them off, hold the damaged material away from the rest of the pantyhose. Don't pull too hard on the material or you'll cause the run to travel further. An inch (about 2 cm) or less is fine. Dab around the hole. Gently dab--don't brush--the edges of the hole. Avoid applying excess polish onto the undamaged pantyhose, or else you'll be able to see the excess as a big, dry whitish spot. Make sure you dab all edges of the hole, because runs will take off from the hole at the first opportunity.   Clean up polish spills. If you accidentally apply polish too far beyond the hole, or get it on your skin, dab it with a damp cloth immediately.   Allow for drying time. If you hurry out the door directly after applying the polish, the polish will get all over your skin and won't have the time to harden around the hole and make a good patch. But don't worry--nail polish only takes about three to five minutes to dry completely, and even less if it's a small dabbing.   Step 3