How to Use Nail Polish Remover

Having a manicure or polished nails is nice, but it’s also nice to be able to take the nail polish off and start fresh. There is a wide variety of types of nail polish remover to choose from, and you should choose the type that is best for your nails.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cotton balls or cotton pads
• Nail polish remover

1. Choose the nail polish remover that is best for your nail type.

2. Open the lid of the nail polish remover bottle.

3. Take a cotton ball or cotton pad and place it over the opening.

4. Tip the bottle to get some nail polish remover on the cotton ball or pad.

5. Rub the wet cotton ball or pad over your nail. You will need to use some pressure.

6. The nail polish should come off easily.

7. Get a new pad or ball when the one you are using is full of nail polish color.

8. Continue until all your nails are done.

9. Go over your nails with a fresh cotton ball or cotton pad with nail polish remover to remove any excess residue and to clean your nails completely.
   

10. Wash your hands.
    

Tips & Warnings

• Be wary of nail polish remover that contains acetone—acetone will dry out your nails and cuticles, causing your nails to become brittle and dry, and it may also cause hang nails.