In this article, we’ll guide you through easy steps to safely and effectively remove gel nail polish, ensuring your nails are ready for a fresh and beautiful new look.

Gather Your Supplies: Before you begin, make sure you have the following supplies ready:

Acetone: Look for 100% pure acetone, as it works best for gel polish removal.

Cotton balls or pads: These will be used to soak the nails.

Aluminum foil or gel polish removal wraps: These will help create a barrier to hold the acetone-soaked cotton balls in place.

Nail file: You’ll need it to gently buff the shiny top layer of the gel polish.

Cuticle oil or moisturizer: This will help nourish your nails and cuticles after the removal process.

Prep Your Nails:

Before you dive into removing the gel nail polish, it’s important to prep your nails properly:

Start by filing the surface of your gel nails gently. This will help break the shiny top layer, allowing the acetone to penetrate better.

Apply cuticle oil or moisturizer around your nail beds to protect the skin from drying out during the acetone soak.

Soak and Wrap:

Now it’s time to remove the gel nail polish using the soaking and wrapping method:

Take a cotton ball or pad and soak it in acetone.

Place the soaked cotton ball directly onto your nail, ensuring it covers the entire nail bed.

Wrap each finger with aluminum foil or use gel polish removal wraps to secure the cotton ball in place.

Repeat this process for all your nails.

Leave the wraps on for about 10-15 minutes to allow the acetone to work its magic. You may want to set a timer or use an alarm to keep track of time.

Removal and Finishing Touches:

After the soaking period, it’s time to remove the gel polish and add some finishing touches:

Gently remove the aluminum foil or wraps from your fingers.

Using a twisting motion, slide off the cotton ball from each nail. Most of the gel polish should come off with it.

For any remaining gel polish, use a cuticle pusher or orangewood stick to gently scrape it off. Be cautious not to apply excessive pressure or damage your nails.

Once all the gel polish is removed, wash your hands with warm water and mild soap to remove any remaining acetone residue.

Apply cuticle oil or moisturizer to rehydrate your nails and cuticles, giving them a healthy and nourished appearance.