Do It Yourself Remove Acrylic Nails

How to Remove Acrylic Nails at Home

Step 1: Trim Down the Acrylic Nails

Before you begin removing the acrylic nails, you'll need to trim them down as much as possible with nail clippers. This will make the removal process easier and less likely to damage your natural nails.

Step 2: Soak Your Nails in Acetone

Pour 100% pure acetone into a small bowl and soak your nails in it for 10-15 minutes. The acetone will slowly dissolve the acrylic nails, making them easier to remove.

Step 3: Push Back the Acrylic

Once the acrylic nails have soaked for a while, use an orangewood stick or cuticle pusher to gently push back the acrylic from your natural nails. Be careful not to push too hard, as you could damage your natural nails.

Step 4: File Down the Remaining Acrylic

Once you've pushed back as much of the acrylic as possible, use a fine-grit nail file to file down any remaining acrylic. Be sure to file in the same direction as your nail growth to avoid damaging your natural nails.

Step 5: Buff Your Nails

Once you've removed all of the acrylic, buff your nails with a soft nail buffer to smooth out any rough edges and restore the natural shine to your nails.

Tips for Removing Acrylic Nails at Home

* Use 100% pure acetone, as lower-quality acetone will not be as effective. * Soak your nails for at least 10 minutes, but no longer than 15 minutes, as the acetone can damage your natural nails. * Be gentle when pushing back the acrylic, as you could damage your natural nails. * File down the remaining acrylic in the same direction as your nail growth to avoid damaging your natural nails. * Buff your nails with a soft nail buffer to smooth out any rough edges and restore the natural shine to your nails.