How do you soak off gel nail polish?

The easiest and fastest way to take off gel polish at home is to use acetone-soaked cotton balls wrapped in tin foil, and then scrape the remainder of the polish off with a nail buffer or nail file, Molly Romah, lead nail artist at Chillhouse spa in NYC, tells SELF.

What is the fastest way to soak off gel nails?

Acetone offers the most effective way to remove gel nail polish at home, says board-certified dermatologist Shari Lipner, MD, FAAD. Instead of wrapping your nails in foil, she recommends using plastic food wrap.

How long does it take to soak off gel polish?

Then, let your nails soak for for about 10 to 15 minutes, letting them go longer if the polish doesn’t easily slide off. You’ll know the acetone has fully removed the gel when the polish looks lifted from the nail.

What is the easiest way to remove gel nail polish at home?

File your nail bed with a nail file. Soak acetone to a cotton ball or cotton pad. Wrap the tip of the finger in aluminum foil. Use a cuticle stick to remove gel polish. Buff Your Nails. Apply cuticle oil on your nail.