How to remove Acrylic or Gel nail extensions

It pains us to say, it may get to the point where you need these instructions on how to remove acrylic or gel nails. So we put together some instructions for you…

• Buff or file off the top layer of the enhancements. You may want to shorten the nails with a nail file first. This will speed up the process
• Emerge nails into a bowl of acetone, and leave to soak. Pure acetone will work faster than standard nail polish remover. (You can buy pure acetone online to avoid going out to the chemist.)
• It isn’t a quick process and could take quite some time for the nails to start to meltdown, so it will need a little patience. Placing your bowl of acetone into a bowl of warm water whilst you soak can speed up the process.
• Gently push the acrylic or gel from the nail plate using something with a flat edge. Preferably with an orangewood stick or cuticle pusher, however, the back of a spoon will do the trick! You will need to repeat this a few times until the product is completely removed. You can use your nail file to gently file away any remaining residue.

Your nails are likely to feel dry and brittle and your hands will have a white powder residue on them from the acetone. Apply a moisturiser or cuticle oil (coconut oil will do) and if you have one, apply a nail strengthening product regularly. We recommend OPI nail Envy.

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