Since acrylic nails give the illusion of length to your nails, they have dominated the fashion market. However, like all makeup, this too needs to be removed after a certain period of time. We still love acrylics because of their stability, regardless of the introduction of gel nails, dip powder, and polygel. However, because they’re not easy to remove on your own when you’re ready for a change in look, they’re also a hassle. Even though it may sound intimidating, removing acrylic nails is actually quite easy. In the following sections, we’ll share our favorite methods for removing acrylic nails with and without acetone at home.
Method 1: Remove Acrylic with soak in acetone
Using acetone is one of the easiest and most effective ways of removing acrylic nails. Salons use this method as well. You can follow the steps below to see what exactly it entails. For this project, you will need these items: nail clippers, nail files, acetone nail polish remover, petroleum jelly, cotton balls, aluminum foil, and cotton balls.
Application:
- As short as possible, cut your acrylic nails with a nail clipper. There should be as little nail left as possible.
- File and buff your acrylic nails to remove any nail polish that was applied over them.
- Apply petroleum jelly to your nails and fingers to prepare your cuticles for the acetone soak.
- Put acetone nail polish remover on a cotton ball and place it on top and around the nail.
- Place a piece of aluminum foil over the nail and let it soak. Do this for all nails.
- Wrap your nails with foil and leave them to sit for about twenty minutes.
- After the timer has expired, gently lift the aluminum foil off one of your nails.
- If it does not start to come off easily, soak your nails for an additional five to ten minutes until it does.
Method 2: How to take off Acrylic nails without acetone:
A soak-off solution using nail polish remover free of acetone can be used to remove acrylic nails. We’ve got you covered for the removal of acrylic nails without acetone. Here is the nail removal technique you can try if you wish to avoid acetone.”.
The following things will be needed:
Nail clippers, tweezers or cuticle sticks, acetone-free nail polish remover, and a bowl.
How to Apply:
- Make sure you cut your nails short.
- After that, gently pry the acrylic edges up with tweezers or a cuticle stick. Make sure to be gentle!
- Using a bowl, place enough acetone-free nail polish remover to completely submerge the nails, and then soak your fingers.
- Leave them soaking for up to 30 minutes, if necessary.
- You can now pull the acrylic off your actual nails once more with your tweezers as soon as the nail starts to loosen.
- Your nails and cuticles are less likely to become brittle and dry when you use this method instead of acetone.
- Make sure you cut your nails shorter.
- After that, gently pry the acrylic edges up with tweezers or a cuticle stick.
- Make sure to be gentle! Using a bowl, place enough acetone-free nail polish remover to completely submerge the nails, and then soak your fingers.
- Leave them soaking for up to 30 minutes, if necessary.
- You can now pull the acrylic off your actual nails once more with your tweezers as soon as the nail starts to loosen.
- Your nails and cuticles are less likely to become brittle and dry when you use this method instead of acetone.
Method 3: With Hot Water
The natural ingredient water is non-irritating to the skin. It softens and nourishes the cuticle. Chemicals such as acetone used regularly can lead to dry, itchy, and sensitive skin. Moreover, it can result in permanent skin damage due to corrosion. You can take off acrylic nails safely with hot water. Water is an affordable, readily available, and natural ingredient. It can save you time and money.
Prepare:
A bowl of hot water, cuticle oil, or moisturizer of choice.
- Get a bowl of water and begin heating it.
- As soon as it has warmed up enough that your hands can be soaked in it, set it down.
- Let your nails soak for about 15 to 20 minutes.
- The nails will swell up after this. The acrylic nail will start to peel off at this point.
- Carefully separate your original nail from your acrylic nail.
- Apply a moisturizer that suits your skin to your cuticles by applying cuticle oil.
Method 4: With Dental Floss
If you do not want to use acetone, you can remove your acrylic nails with some dental floss. Dental floss! Its use extends beyond promoting healthy teeth and gums.
If you want your acrylic nails to be removed quickly, this is the way to go. Although it can cause damage to your natural nails, this technique should only be used if your acrylics have begun to come loose.
Several things are needed:
A cuticle stick, dental floss, and an assistant.
- The first thing you need to do is gently lift your acrylics’ edges with your cuticle stick.
- In some cases, you may not have to do much for this step if your acrylic nails have already begun to loosen.
- You can also ask your roommate, partner, or friend for assistance.
- For most of the process, you will need another person.
- You should have a piece of dental floss inserted under your acrylic nail after the edges have been lifted.
- The floss needs to be carefully moved down the nail in a sawing motion until the acrylic comes off.
