How to Remove Fake Nails in 5 Easy, Expert-Approved Steps

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Meet the Experts How Do You Take Off Fake Nails at Home? After this, Lee likes to saturate the nail incuticle oil. @chillhouse/ Instagram 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. Byrdie | Design by Zackary Angeline...

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Jake Hall

How to Remove Gel Polish From Acrylic Nails Without Damage

(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. GETTY IMAGES 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....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 354 words · Jennifer Henderson

How To Remove Glitter Nail Polish In Three Simple Steps

But when it comes time to actuallyremove your favorite glitter polish, it’s a different story. So ahead, we chatted with Olive & Junes founder, Sarah Gibson Tuttle. Keep reading for Tuttles step-by-step approach to removing glitter nail polishall without stripping your nails in the process. @oliveandjune/Design by Cristina Cianci Keep reading to find out why. The trick is to not use anything too coarse. Finish with a final swab of polish remover....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Robert Howard

How to Remove Lipstick Without Staining Your Face

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Meet the Experts Scroll down to see how to remove lipsticksans stains. Here’s how to use it to remove stubborn lipstick. Rosdiana Ciaravolo/ Contributor First, blot to remove the top layer of lipstick. Keep blotting on a clean section of the tissue until youre no longer removing any color. Use firm pressure, and wipe down and in toward the center of your mouth....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Taylor Vaughn

How to Remove Nail Polish Without Nail Polish Remover: 7 Easy Methods

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Meet the Experts 1. This method also works great to remove dried nail polish on clothing." @amyle.nails/ Instagram So why not put it on your nails, too? Dip cotton into the mixture and swipe it across your nail polish. “The citrus acid softens the polish, making it easier to remove,” she explains. Emily Roberts / BYRDIE Once you’re finished, wash your hands and apply hand cream....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Melanie Case

How to Remove Tape-In Hair Extensions at Home

Meet the Experts Below, see the full rundown on how to remove tape-in hair extensions at home. Something else that determines the first step you take is the punch in of extensions you have installed. Alternatively, invisibobble’sSprunchiesare great for protecting hair. Getty Images The satin-like finish helps to minimize additional mechanical damage to the hair fiber. “This step minimizes hairs from being overly manipulated or broken,” Hill explains. Hill recommends layeringcastoror shea oil on top of the remover that’s been applied to the scalp....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · John Riley

How to Remove Your Makeup Like a Dermatologist

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. Add makeup removal to the mix and you’ve got even more contradictory advice to complicate the matter. According to the experts, there’s a definitive rightand wrongway to wash your makeup off. Liz DeSousa / Byrdie And the wrong way can have some long-term implications. Clogged poresaren’t the only concern.Makeup can trap dirt, debris, and environmental pollutants on the skin. Do Makeup Removing Wipes Actually Remove Makeup?...

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Tina Walters

How to Retwist Your Locs, According to Natural Hair Experts

Proper care requires regularly clarifying your hair, oiling your scalp, and retwisting your locs every few weeks. Ahead, hairstylists Yetty Bames and Klerissa McDonald explain everything you better know about retwisting locs. McDonald also recommends massaging your scalp while shampooing to help remove product buildup and debris. @ava/ Instagram Use a Conditioner According to Bames, ensuring your locs are moisturized is key during this process. After shampooing, you’ll want to use amoisture-rich conditioner....

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Douglas Young

How to Roll Up Your Sleeves Like a Fashion Pro—And Have Them Stay There

However, unlike Balfours technique, Lopez says you want to leave a bit of the cuff peeking out. @matildadjerf/ Instagram @jcrew/ Instagram

April 17, 2025 · 1 min · 21 words · Kelsey Walls

How to Roller Set Natural Hair, According to a Natural Hair Expert

Roller sets remain one of the gentlest ways to style your hair withminimal heat. The result: a long-lasting set that you didn’t have to pay a pro to do for you. Ready for an Instagram-worthy hairstyle you could do at home? George Doyle/Stockbyte/Getty Images Keep scrolling to learn exactly how to roller set natural hair. After the conditioner is rinsed, thoroughly towel dry the hair. The hair should be left damp (but not sopping wet)....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 443 words · Angela Harris

How to Safely Stretch Natural Hair Without Heat

Design by Zackary Angeline When you have natural hair, you know that shrinkage is a package deal. Luckily, there are several ways to make this wish a reality. Even better, there are plenty of stretching methods that can be done without the damage of heat. Design by Zackary Angeline Ahead, see nine ways to safely stretch your natural hair without heat. If thats a no-no for you, then a comb out wouldnt be ideal for stretching your hair....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 345 words · Matthew Harris

How to Sanitize Makeup: The Expert-Approved Guide

@etoile/Instagram Cleaning your makeup might not be something you’ve thought much about. It’s important, but how do you do it? Meet the Experts Why You Should Clean Your Makeup Simply put, makeup gets dirty. @etoile/Instagram “This buildup can be things like oils, environmental debris, dirt, or product residue.” And if you skip cleaning? Cosmetic chemist Charlene Valledor also notes that dirty makeup can lead todermatitis. How you treat your makeup also impacts the need to clean it....

April 17, 2025 · 3 min · 492 words · Stephanie Lewis

How to Sanitize Your At-Home Nail Tools, According to Experts

If you press links we provide, we may receive compensation. It’s cheaper, saves time, and gives your nails a refresh whenever you want. But there’s one aspect of home nail care that many people overlook: sanitizing your nail tools. Stocksy Clean nail tools are crucial when visiting a salon, but you must also clean them at home. If your nail tools aren’t sanitized properlyor at allthis can lead to problems like infections and fungus....

April 17, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Kenneth Estrada