If you’ve ever had to remove a nail, you know it can be a pain. Here are five easy steps to remove a nail without any pain!
HOW TO PROPERLY REMOVE YOUR ACRYLIC NAILS AT HOME | NO DAMAGE & KEEP YOUR LENGTH
Nail removal is a skill that requires a fair amount of finesse and practice. If you’re looking to remove a nail without causing any damage, there are a few different methods you can try.
The most common way to remove a nail is to use a pneumatic nail puller. This tool has a flexible metal arm that wraps around the nail and a powerful air compressor to remove the nail.
If you don’t have a pneumatic nail puller, you can use wire pliers to apply pressure to the nail and use a hammer or a nail clipper to remove it. Be sure to use caution when removing nails – if you hit the nail head with too much force, it can break and cause further damage.
If you’re looking to remove a nail without damaging it, there are a few different methods you can try.
Soak the nail in warm water for minutes
Remove the old nail by use of a household object such as a hammer, screwdriver, or a nail file
Apply acetone or nail polish remover to the end of the nail and to the surrounding nail bed
Strike the nail with a hammer, screwdriver, or a nail file
Pull the nail out of the nail bed
Use a nail file to file down the edges of the nail
Add a drop of acetone to the nail file
Start filing down the nail
When you reach the end of the nail, add another drop of acetone
Filing down the nail with acetone will heat up the nail and make it easier to remove
Use a nail clipper to clip the nail as close to the nail bed as possible
Use a file to smooth out any rough edges
Apply a clear nail polish
Apply a top coat
Use a orange stick or tweezers to pull the nail off
- Find the nail. It will be on the outside of the finger. Look for a white or yellow head.
- Grip the nail with the orange stick or tweezers.
- Twist the orange stick or tweezers to loosen the nail.
- Grip the nail with one hand and pull gently with the other hand.
Apply an antiseptic to the area
Cut the nail off with a pair of nail clippers
If the nail is embedded in the skin, use a small piece of wire to pierce the skin and pull out the nail
Apply an antiseptic to the exposed nail, then use a metal filing card to sand the nail down to the nail bed. Be sure to use plenty of pressure and work from the center of the nail to the edges.
Apply a coat of acrylic or a gel nail varnish. The nail should now be smooth and shiny.
Conclusion
The process of removing a nail is not difficult, but it can be time-consuming. Follow these tips to get the job done quickly and efficiently:
– Use a nail file to smooth the nail.
– Apply a thin layer of nail polish remover to the nail and work it into the nail with a cotton ball.
– Use a small, sharp object to pierce the nail and apply pressure to the nail while you pull out the file.
– Apply a new layer of polish remover to the area around the nail and work it into the nail with a cotton ball.
– Repeat steps 2-5 until the nail is removed.
