How to Remove Gel Nail Polish
Find a place in your home where you do not risk ruining clothing, furniture or other items with acetone., Place a paper mat or cereal box in the area you plan to use., Tear aluminum foil strips to fit around the tops of your nails., Place a bottle...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a place in your home where you do not risk ruining clothing
Acetone is a solvent that is required to eliminate gel polish. -
Step 2: furniture or other items with acetone.
Put it near a sink, if possible. , It is a good idea to have this prepared before you start the removal process. , You can find acetone nail polish remover, a nail file, cotton balls, a nail buffer and a wood orange stick in the cosmetics section of a drug store, box store or supermarket. , This will allow the acetone to penetrate below the finishing coat. , Soak a cotton ball in the acetone. ,, This will also produce extra heat that will help remove the polish. , Allow the acetone to sit on the nail bed for 7 minutes.
You may want to repeat this process 1 hand at a time. , This will allow you to replace the foil and soak for a longer period if the polish is still hard. , This will be easier to use than your other finger nails.
It should come off easily.
Return it to soaking if it does not.
Scrape the polish onto the paper place mat instead of into the sink. ,, Rinse them thoroughly and towel them dry. , Buff any remaining polish off with smooth strokes. , Scoop up your tin foil, cotton balls and place mats to dispose of them in the trash can. , The acetone and buffing will weaken the nail bed and dry the skin. -
Step 3: Place a paper mat or cereal box in the area you plan to use.
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Step 4: Tear aluminum foil strips to fit around the tops of your nails.
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Step 5: Place a bottle of acetone
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Step 6: nail file
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Step 7: nail buffer
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Step 8: foil strips
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Step 9: cotton ball and orange stick.
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Step 10: Use a nail file to scuff the surface of each nail.
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Step 11: Pour the acetone into a small bowl.
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Step 12: Place the acetone cotton ball directly on your first nail.
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Step 13: Wrap that nail with a strip of aluminum foil
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Step 14: so that the cotton ball stays on the nail.
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Step 15: Repeat this with each of your 10 nails.
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Step 16: Slide the foil off of the tip of your finger.
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Step 17: Use a wood orange stick to scrape off the gel polish.
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Step 18: Repeat with each of your nails.
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Step 19: Wash your hands with soap and water.
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Step 20: Take a nail buffer to each of your nails.
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Step 21: Wash your hands again to remove any dust from the buffing process.
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Step 22: Moisturize your skin well after you remove the polish.
Detailed Guide
Acetone is a solvent that is required to eliminate gel polish.
Put it near a sink, if possible. , It is a good idea to have this prepared before you start the removal process. , You can find acetone nail polish remover, a nail file, cotton balls, a nail buffer and a wood orange stick in the cosmetics section of a drug store, box store or supermarket. , This will allow the acetone to penetrate below the finishing coat. , Soak a cotton ball in the acetone. ,, This will also produce extra heat that will help remove the polish. , Allow the acetone to sit on the nail bed for 7 minutes.
You may want to repeat this process 1 hand at a time. , This will allow you to replace the foil and soak for a longer period if the polish is still hard. , This will be easier to use than your other finger nails.
It should come off easily.
Return it to soaking if it does not.
Scrape the polish onto the paper place mat instead of into the sink. ,, Rinse them thoroughly and towel them dry. , Buff any remaining polish off with smooth strokes. , Scoop up your tin foil, cotton balls and place mats to dispose of them in the trash can. , The acetone and buffing will weaken the nail bed and dry the skin.
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