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Meet the Experts
How Do You Take Off Fake Nails at Home?
After this, Lee likes to saturate the nail incuticle oil.
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Soak Your Fingernails in Acetone
Now, it’s time to soak.
Both techniques work, so it’s all about figuring out which works best for you.
“You’ll notice them melting throughout the process,” says Lee.
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Then, lightly buff any remaining residue from the nail plates with a fine-grit file or buffing block.
“Buff your nails gently after everything is removed,” says Lee.
“This helps smooth out the surface and remove any leftover product.”
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Once your nails are totally bare, wash your hands a slather on the cuticle oil and moisturizer.
Yankee does suggest protecting and strengthening your nails with a few layers ofan editor-approved base coat.
Moisturize with oils often, and apply a strengthening treatment as necessary.
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