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This article was co-written by Mia Rubie. Mia Rubie is a nail artist and owner of Sparkle San Francisco, a nail salon in San Francisco, California. She has over eight years of nail art and management experience, known for her designs that go beyond the conventional and has an artistic eye for color. Her clients include Sephora, Target and Vogue. Her work has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle and StyleCaster. She holds a BBA in entrepreneurship and small business operations from San Francisco State University. You can learn about her work on her Instagram account @superflynails.
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False nails, such as acrylic or gel nails, can quickly transform your natural look from rustic to chic. However, when you want a clean set of nails to change the style, you probably don’t want to pay someone to remove the fake nails. Luckily, you can remove fake nails at home using the same technique as a manicurist and your nails will be ready to change in no time!
Steps
Use a cotton ball soaked in acetone and foil
Trim acrylic nails to reduce surface area. If you have acrylic nails, cutting them short first will reduce the surface area that the acetone needs to penetrate. As such, acetone makes nail removal easier. Cut the length of the acrylic nail to the same length as the natural nail. [1] X Research Source
- Don’t trim your natural nails until you’ve removed all the acrylics.
Use a high grit nail file to thin the acrylic or clean the gel on the nail surface. Move the nail file back and forth at the tip of the acrylic layer – where it touches the natural nail (near the cuticle) or over the entire surface of the gel nail. Continue filing until the glue underneath the acrylic material is exposed or until there is no longer a protective layer of gel nail polish. [2] X Research Source
- Don’t skip the nail file! Spending time filing the nail makes it easier for the acetone to work and shortens the time it takes to remove the false nail.
- Do not file too close to the nail surface! You can lose some of the natural nail surface and this increases the risk of nail inflammation.
Cut 10 rectangular sheets of foil to wrap around your nails. Use scissors to cut each piece of foil with dimensions of 10x5cm. [3] X Research Sources
- Check the foil again before cutting further. Make sure the foil is wide enough to wrap around the nail with cotton wool or gauze. The edges of the foil need to be folded to hold it securely..
Soak a cotton ball or gauze with acetone and place it on the nail. The acetone sheet is wet with cotton wool or gauze, but not drenched. Next, place the cotton ball directly on the nail. [4] X Research Sources
- For acrylic nails, be sure to place the cotton ball in the center of the surface that you have filed until the glue is exposed.
- With gel nails, you need to make sure the acetone-soaked cotton ball is covered over the entire nail.
- Note that you can also use an acetone-free nail remover, but it will take longer than with pure acetone.
Wrap foil around your nail to hold the acetone-soaked cotton ball in place. First, place the tip of your finger in the center of the foil. Next, you will wrap the foil around the nail and smooth the excess edge at the top into a triangle. Finally, fold the excess edge a few times so that the foil holds the cotton ball tightly around the tip of your finger. [5] X Research Sources
- Don’t worry if the foil doesn’t look like it’s neatly stacked like it’s made in the shop! Once the foil is wrapped around the tip of the finger, the acetone-soaked cotton ball will be held in place and effective.
Repeat this operation for each nail. Continue to place a cotton ball or gauze soaked in acetone, then wrap the tip of the finger with foil and repeat for the other fingers. Towards the end, you will find the operation somewhat difficult when your other fingertips are wrapped in foil. [6] X Research Sources
- If possible, ask a friend or relative to wrap the last banknotes.
- Another option is to treat only one hand or several nails at a time.
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Wait 20 minutes before removing the foil. There’s nothing you can do with your fingers wrapped in foil, so just relax for 20 minutes. Watch a TV show, listen to music, or sit back and relax. [7] X Research Sources
- Since your fingers are wrapped in foil, you won’t be able to work on your phone screen for 20 minutes, so it’s a good time to charge your phone!
Use a cuticle pusher to remove any remaining glue or paint. After the timeout has elapsed, remove a layer of foil. Try to remove the acrylic by gently inserting the cuticle pusher between the acrylic and the natural nail. With gel nails, you can use a cuticle pusher to remove the polish. If the acrylic or gel polish comes off easily, remove the foil one at a time and use a cuticle pusher to remove the glue or polish from each nail. [8] X Research Sources
- If the acrylic or gel polish is still firmly attached, continue wrapping the foil you just removed. Wrap the foil in the nail for another 5 minutes and then check again.
- Note, you should only remove one layer of foil at a time and immediately remove the glue or gel polish.
Clean the remaining glue with a polishing tool. After removing the acrylic or gel polish, you can use a polishing tool to clean up any remaining glue or paint. Use gentle force to rub the polisher back and forth over each nail. [9] X Research Source
- You will need to apply more force on some areas to remove any remaining glue and paint.
Tip : Acetone will cause the skin around the nails to dry out. Apply a thick layer of lotion to your hands and nails after you remove the fake nails.
Soak nails in acetone
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Cut the acrylic nail as short as possible. If you have acrylic nails attached, this will reduce the surface area so that the acetone makes it easier to remove the false nails. Trim the acrylic nail layer to the length of the natural nail. [10] X Research Source
- However, do not rush to cut your natural nails right now! Wait until you have removed all the fake nails before cutting them.
File the acrylic or gel nail surface with a high grit file. Use a nail file with a high roughness to file back and forth on the surface of each nail. For acrylic nails, file where the acrylic layer is attached to the natural nail (near the cuticle) until the glue is exposed. For gel nails, file the entire surface of the nail until there is no shine left. [11] X Research Source
- Acrylic nails are attached to the surface of the natural nail, making it difficult for acetone to penetrate the nail unless you file it first. Similarly, gel nails have a transparent coating that protects the paint. Filing an acrylic or gel coat before soaking will make the process quicker and easier.
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Pour pure acetone into a small bowl. Use a shallow glass bowl but wide enough that you can put all of your nails in it at once. You should choose a bowl with a capacity of about 480 ml. Pour pure acetone about half way into the bowl. [12] X Research Source
- You can buy pure acetone at the nail product counter in the supermarket or in the cosmetics store.
- You can also use an acetone-free nail polish remover if you prefer. However, you will have to wait longer than when using products with acetone.
Place the acetone bowl in the larger bowl of hot water. Warming the acetone helps the solution work faster and more effectively in removing false nails. Get an extra bowl bigger than the acetone bowl and fill it with hot water 1/4 of the way, then place the acetone bowl in the water. [13] X Research Source
- Make sure water doesn’t get into the acetone bowl! You should put the acetone bowl into the water bowl slowly. If you feel water may have spilled into the bowl of acetone, drain some of the water and try again.
Tip : Acetone is a strong solution that makes the skin dry. If you want, you can add a few drops of baby oil to the acetone to avoid this. [14] X Research Source
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Soak nails in acetone for about 10 minutes. Dip the nail in the bowl so that the acetone is up to the cuticle and let it sit for 10 minutes. The acetone solution will loosen the glue that holds the acrylic nails in place or dissolve the gel polish if you have gel nails. [15] X Research Source
- To reduce the amount of contact between the skin and the acetone, tilt your fingers so that only the part of the nail is submerged in the acetone.
Lift your hands off the acetone and check to see if the nails have come off. After the soaking time is up, you can remove your hand from the acetone and examine the nail. Next, try using a cuticle pusher to push between the natural nail and the acrylic and see if the acrylic peels off easily. Use the cuticle pusher to gently remove any remaining gel polish. Do this process for all nails. [16] X Research Source
- If the acrylic is still attached or if the gel polish cannot be removed, continue soaking your nails in acetone for a few more minutes.
Remove any remaining glue or gel polish with a cuticle pusher. Once you’ve finished soaking your nails and can remove the acrylic or remove excess polish easily with a cuticle pusher, continue with it. Remove the acrylic nails or remove the gel polish from the remaining nails. [17] X Research Source
- If it’s an acrylic nail, you’ll also need to scrape off any remaining glue with a cuticle pusher.
Remove acrylic nails with dental floss
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Note that this technique can cause damage to the natural nail. This is an acrylic nail removal method not recommended by professional manicurists. Using dental floss to remove false nails can cause partial loss of the natural nail, causing pain and leading to inflammation.
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Buy dental floss that is attached to a small stick. This product is also widely available and is very suitable for removing false nails. To make the process easier, it is recommended that you choose a thin thread, such as from the Glide brand. [18] X Research Sources
- If you don’t have or can’t buy a stick-on floss, you can also use regular floss. However, you need someone else’s help because you can’t stretch the thread with one hand.
Use the toothpick end of the floss to separate the false nail. The other end of the floss is usually pointed. Place this tip below the acrylic layer to create some space. Be careful not to get too deep into the natural nail. Only slightly lift one end of the acrylic layer where it is attached to the natural nail. [19] X Research Source
Tip: The cuticle pusher also helps you to separate the acrylic layer. [20] X Research Source
Press the floss into the natural nail and move underneath the acrylic nail. Place the floss over the natural nail at the edge of the acrylic nail, then press the thread down and move underneath the acrylic nail. [21] X Research Source
- If someone helps when you’re flossing, ask them to stretch the floss and press down on the natural nail. [22] X Research Source
Move the floss back and forth underneath the acrylic nail. Move the floss back and forth the same way you clean between your teeth. Use one finger to hold the acrylic nail to hold the nail in place while working. Continue moving the floss until the natural nail is gone and the acrylic has peeled off. [23] X Research Sources
- Remember to act very slowly! If you do it too quickly, you may lose part of your natural nail. [24] X Research Source
Repeat the operation to remove the entire acrylic nail. Continue removing each nail until the entire nail is treated. When you’re done, trim, file, and polish your nails to clean. Finally, you can style your nails to your liking! [25] X Research Sources
Warning
- Pure Acetone is a flammable solution! Therefore, you need to keep this solution away from heat and fire sources.
- Pure acetone can stain or discolor the surface of materials and clothing. Cover the work surface with a towel before you start and put on your old t-shirt.
- Do not pull or peel off the acrylic or gel layer without first removing it with acetone! If you do so, you may shed part of your natural nail, which can be very painful and cause infection.
Things you need
Use a cotton ball soaked in acetone and foil
- High roughness file tool
- Pure Acetone
- Silver paper
- Drag
- Cotton wool or gauze
- Cuticle pusher
- Nail Polisher
Soak nails in acetone
- High roughness file tool
- Small bowl with a capacity of 480 ml
- Large bowl with a capacity of 960 ml
- Pure Acetone
- Warm water
- Baby oil (optional)
- Cuticle pusher
Remove acrylic nails with dental floss
- Dental floss or regular floss and helpers
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This article was co-written by Mia Rubie. Mia Rubie is a nail artist and owner of Sparkle San Francisco, a nail salon in San Francisco, California. She has over eight years of nail art and management experience, known for her designs that go beyond the conventional and has an artistic eye for color. Her clients include Sephora, Target and Vogue. Her work has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle and StyleCaster. She holds a BBA in entrepreneurship and small business operations from San Francisco State University. You can learn about her work on her Instagram account @superflynails.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 82,928 times.
False nails, such as acrylic or gel nails, can quickly transform your natural look from rustic to chic. However, when you want a clean set of nails to change the style, you probably don’t want to pay someone to remove the fake nails. Luckily, you can remove fake nails at home using the same technique as a manicurist and your nails will be ready to change in no time!
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