(Pun intended).
If you have the gel on top of anacrylicset, swapping out your hue can be extra daunting.
Meet the Experts
Krystal Taitis a licensed nail technician with over 10 years of experience.
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Tait is the owner ofNoir Nailsin Brooklyn, NY.
Read on to get our expert’s best tips for removing gel at home.
It’s never a good idea.
The Filing Method
“The best method for removing gel ishands downthefilingmethod,” says Tait.
But it might not be for everyone.
And if you’re going to try it at home, we have a few tips.
you better have an e-file, or nail drill machine, that you feel comfortable using yourself at home.
“Don’t attempt this at home if you don’t have an e-file,” Tait says.
“You risk cutting yourself if you don’t.”
(Find our fave at-home nail drill machineshere).
Keep moving the file around your nail and focusing on different areas until the gel polish is removed.
Do it for each finger.
Ittakes a while, but you’ve got the option to always put on some music.
Then, soak cotton balls in the non-acetone-based nail polish remover until it’s saturated.
If that doesn’t work, try scraping them with a metal nail file or wooden stick.
Just ensure to be gentle with the acrylics after soaking.
If you don’t have a double boiler, two bowlsone slightly larger than the othershould work just fine.
First, boil hot water and pour it into the larger bowl.
Next, pour your non-acetone-based polish remover into the smaller bowl.
Then, soak your fingers in the smaller bowl for about ten minutes.
The Store-Bought Jar Method
Ah, the store-bought nail polish remover jar.
Housing its very own acetone-soaked sponge, the novel product eliminated the need for cotton pads or additional accoutrements.
Well, the same product can be used for removing gel nail polish from acrylic nailssort of.
To start, head to your local drugstore and pick up a jar of non-acetone-based nail polish remover.
This method is by far the simplest but its pragmatism comes at a costtime.
“Also, cut your cuticles, take your vitamins, and don’t keep them too long.
