Nail Polish Removal: The Ultimate Guide
Step-by-Step Instructions for Acrylic and Gel Polish
For Acrylic Polish:
Step 1: Gather Materials
You'll need:
- 100% pure acetone
- Cotton pads cut into small pieces
- Strips of tin foil
- Nail buffer
- Nail file
Step 2: Prepare Your Nails
- Remove any existing nail polish.
- Cut and file your nails to your desired length.
Step 3: Buff Down Polish
- Use a nail buffer to buff down the surface of the acrylic polish.
Step 4: Apply Acetone
- Soak cotton pads in 100% pure acetone.
- Place the acetone-soaked pads on your nails and wrap them with tin foil.
Step 5: Wait and Remove
- Wait approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the tin foil and gently scrape off the acrylic polish using a cuticle pusher or orange stick.
For Gel Polish:
Follow the steps for acrylic polish removal until Step 3 (Buff Down Polish).
Step 4: Apply Acetone
- Soak cotton balls in 100% pure acetone.
- Place the acetone-soaked cotton balls on your nails and wrap them with tin foil.
Step 5: Wait and Remove
- Wait approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the tin foil and gently wipe off the softened gel polish with a cotton ball or paper towel.
Tips:
- Use pure acetone for the best results.
- Avoid using other solvents, as they may damage your nails.
- Wear gloves to protect your skin from acetone.
- If you have sensitive skin, you can test the acetone on a small area of your skin before using it on your nails.
- Moisturize your nails and cuticles after removing polish to prevent dryness.
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