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Video: At-Home Gel Manicure Removal / NO FOILS, NO DAMAGE!

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Wrap plastic or aluminum foil in a acetone bowl. Tie the elastic to fix the wrapping paper.
Place the acetone in a larger bowl of warm water to warm the acetone. Leave it on for 3-5 minutes and then take it out to prevent the bowl from becoming too hot. Be careful in this process because acetone is flammable. Do not place the acetone near direct heat and be very careful that it just warms the acetone enough.

Protect the skin around the nails with Petroleum Jelly. Acetone can dry out and damage your skin, so it's important to protect your skin with a layer of moisturizing wax. If you don't have a pure moisturizing wax, you can use a petroleum jelly lotion or oil.

Dip a cotton swab in the moisturizing wax to apply it to the edges of the nail and the skin from your fingertips to just below the first joint.
Do not apply too much moisturizing wax to the nail to allow the acetone to dissolve the gel.

Wrap your nails in acetone. Soak a cotton ball in acetone so that it's completely absorbed, and then place it on the nail. Then, keep the cotton ball in place with aluminum foil. Soak your nails in acetone for about 30 minutes.

If acetone doesn't irritate your skin, you can soak your nails directly in a bowl instead of using cotton balls and foil. Make sure not to soak nails directly in acetone for more than 30 minutes.

Remove foil and cotton balls. Remove the foil and cotton ball from one nail first. The gel should come off easily when you wipe it with a cotton ball. If the gel falls off easily, you can repeat the process with the rest of the nails.

Can be pulled backwards to make the gel layer easier to peel off.
If the gel on your first finger is still stuck, replace the acetone-soaked cotton ball, wrap the cotton ball in foil, and wrap it around the nail for another 10 minutes before trying again. Continue until the gel nail is soft and can be removed from the nail. If this method doesn't work within 1 hour, the adhesive gel may be resistant to acetone and you need to find another way.

Nail care. Wash the acetone and then use a file to file the natural nail. Use a nail polish tool to help remove rough corners. Moisturize your nails and hands with lotion or cosmetic oil.

File only in one direction so that it won't damage the nail. Avoid files back and forth like a wood saw.
Acetone can dry out your nails. Therefore, you need to keep your nails careful for a few days. Should wait about 1 week before applying new gel nails.

Method 2 of 3: File the gel nails

Trim your nails. Use a nail clipper to trim the part of the nail that extends beyond the finger. Trimming as short as possible. If the nail is too thick to press with a tool, you can use a sand file to file down the nail.
File the nail surface. Use a rough file of 150-180 grit. Gently file in a diagonal motion so that the nail is filed evenly and move the file tool to different positions so as not to burn in one place.
- The nail filing process can take a long time. Don't rush too quickly or file unevenly as this can damage the natural nail underneath.
- Wipe the nail dust continuously. This step will help you see how much gel is left on the nail before filing it down to the natural nail.
File the remaining gel with a smooth file. Work slowly and gently to avoid filing on natural nail surfaces. Although difficult to avoid, a light filing will help minimize damage when filing the gel nail normally. Continue until the gel nail layer has been completely filed off.
Nail care. Use a polishing tool to smooth the nail surface (scratches can occur after filing). Use lotion or oil to moisturize your nails and hands, and avoid exposure to chemicals and other skin substances for several days. Only apply new gel nails after about 1 week. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Peeling off the gel nails

Insert the cuticle stick under the surface of the gel layer. Gently insert the strip under the gel, until the gel around the edge of the nail is slightly raised. Do not puncture too hard under the nail gel to avoid damaging the natural nail.
Peel off the gel. Use your fingers or tweezers to hold the edge of the gel nail, then peel back. Repeat with each nail until the gel nail is completely removed.
- Do not tear off the gel nails. Tearing force can draw on the natural nail layer.
- If the hard gel doesn't work, you should consider another removal method.
Nail care. Use a file to smooth the edge of the nail and then use a polishing tool to smooth rough spots on the surface. Apply lotion or oil to the nails and hands. Only apply new gel nails after about 1 week. advertisement

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After peeling gel nails, natural nails will be very weak and sensitive to chemicals and cleaning products. Therefore, you should wear protective gloves during cleaning for a few weeks.
If you are patient, just let the nail grow and press frequently to remove the gel-coated nail until completely removed the gel nail. This process takes longer but is the most natural and healthiest way to remove gel nails.
A similar method can be used to remove acrylic nails.
If you can think far, you can use the "peel off" approach. Before the day you want to remove gel nails, you can peel off the gel bit by bit every day without using acetone. Fill a bowl with lukewarm water (moderately warm) and soak your nails for 15 minutes. Warm up a little olive oil and massage the oil onto your hands and fingers, paying particular attention to the cuticles and the opening under the gel nails. Gently peel off little by little and massage into the space between the gel nail and the natural nail. However, do not remove the gel nail at once. Repeat this procedure for several days (once a day). Gel nails will fall off after 4-5 days.

Warning

Peeling of gel nails can damage natural nails.
Avoid inhalation of acetone while preparing and soaking your nails. It is best to apply this method in a well-ventilated area.
Absolutely do not use molten sugar because it can cause burns.
Acetone has a high ability to ignite. Never heat acetone in a microwave or on a fire. Be careful when heating acetone with warm water.