What is the easiest way to remove gel?

What is the easiest way to remove gel?

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.

What can I use instead of gel residue remover?

Isopropyl Alcohol The most common, budget-friendly, and effective way to remove the sticky or tacky layer on top of your gel top coat is to use Isopropyl alcohol. The alcohol will dissolve the sticky layer (which is uncured gel polish) making it easy to wipe away.

Does non acetone work on gel?

While non-acetone nail polish remover is a great way to remove traditional nail polish, it isn’t always as effective on gel polish. Orange stick or cuticle stick. This can help you gently scrape off any gel polish residue without peeling off your nail polish.

Can you remove gel polish with regular nail polish remover?

“You probably could remove gel nails with regular polish remover, but you would have to allow the nails to soak for a very long time. You need pure acetone to effectively and quickly break down the gel polish.” A bottle of acetone like Pronto’s 100% Pure Acetone ($10; amazon.com) will do the trick.