The Best Way to Take Fake Nails Off Without Hurting
Fake or acrylic nails look great and are a good solution for women who bite their nails, have weak nails or simply can't grow them. Although removing them requires a bit of effort, you can skip the salon appointment and painlessly remove fake nails at home. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Table
- Garbage bags
- Newspaper
- Old towels (optional)
- Nail clippers
- Bowl
- Nail polish remover with acetone
- Petroleum jelly
- Hand wash
- Nail buffer
- Hand cream
Instructions
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Sit at a table. Cover the table with old towels or garbage bags and sheets of newspaper to protect it from spills.
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Spread out your supplies in front of you within easy reach.
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Use nail clippers to carefully cut down the fake nails, making them as short as possible, so they'll be easier to remove.
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Fill a bowl with nail polish remover containing acetone. The remover will dissolve the nail glue that attaches your fake nails to your real ones. Set the bowl aside.
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Use your fingers to apply a coat of petroleum jelly to the skin surrounding your nails. This will help prevent the skin from drying out while soaking in the nail polish remover. Avoid getting petroleum jelly on the nails themselves, which can prevent the glue from dissolving.
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Place your fingertips in the bowl for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Remove your fingertips from the solution and try to gently peel off one of the fake nails. If if does not peel off easily, soak your fingers in the bowl for another five minutes and try again. Never force a fake nail to come off; it will be painful and damage the natural nail underneath. Repeat this process on all of your nails, using the re-soaking method if needed.
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Thoroughly wash your hands to remove traces of the nail polish remover and petroleum jelly. Use a nail buffer to gently remove any remaining glue residue on your nails.
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Dry your hands and massage in a thick, moisturizing hand cream to eliminate any dryness caused from using the nail polish remover.
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