Removing Gel Nail Polish at Home

1. 1

   File Top Coat

   2 min

   Gently buff the shiny top layer of your gel polish with a nail file to break the seal.

2. 2

   Soak Nails

   15-20 min

   Saturate cotton balls with pure acetone, place on each nail, and wrap tightly with foil.

3. 3

   Check & Re-soak

   5-10 min

   After soaking, check if the gel is soft and peeling; if not, re-wrap for another 5-10 minutes.

4. 4

   Gently Scrape

   5 min

   Use a wooden cuticle pusher to gently scrape off the softened gel, avoiding damage to your natural nail.

5. 5

   Moisturize Nails

   1 min

   Wash hands, then apply cuticle oil and a rich hand cream to rehydrate nails and surrounding skin.