If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of having gel nail extensions fall off, you know how frustrating it can be. Thankfully, there’s a quick and easy way to remove gel nail extensions at home without any damage! Here’s how to do it:
How to remove 5 week old Gel X Nails at home 😳 *cheap & easy removal*
Soak Your Hands
Put a small amount of acetone on your cotton balls and apply it to the tips of your nails.
Hold the cotton balls against the ends of the nail extensions and gently pry them off.
Be careful not to pull the nails off.
If acetone is used, be sure to clean your hands and nails thoroughly afterward.
Use A Remover
If acetone was not used, use a remover to soften the gel nails.
Use a cotton ball to apply the remover to the tips of the nails, holding the cotton ball against the nail extensions.
Gently press the remover onto the extensions, being careful not to damage the nails.
Wash Your Hands
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
Gently Push
The Gel X Nail Extensions Out From Under The Gel With A Spatula
Make Sure You Are Cleaning The Gel X Nail Extensions Properly
If you are not cleaning the gel nail extensions properly, you are risking infection and even damage to the nail. Follow these simple steps to clean the gel nail extensions properly:
1. Soak a cotton ball in acetone or nail polish remover and rub it over the tips of the gel nails.
- Apply a thin layer of nail polish remover to a cotton ball and use it to clean the surface of the gel nails.
- Repeat these steps until the acetone or nail polish remover has removed all the stain.
File It Down
If you’re like most people, you probably want to get rid of your gel nails as soon as possible. Unfortunately, most methods for removing gel nails at home involve soaking them in acetone or other harsh chemicals, which can be dangerous and unpleasant.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to remove gel nails at home using minimal risk and effort:
1. sanitize your nails using a diluted solution of washing soda and water
- file away any rough edges on your nails
- prepare your gel nails extension remover solution
4. pour the solution into a small container
- soak your nails in the solution for five to 10 minutes
- use a nail brush to scrub off the gel nails extension
- rinse your nails with clean water
- apply a topcoat to your nails to seal in the remover
Trim It
If the gel nails extensions have only just been applied and are still wet, you can trim them using a clean pair of scissors. Make sure the nails are completely dry before continuing. Trim the gel nails extensions as close to the skin as possible, making sure there are no exposed extensions.
The Final Touch
Removing Gel X nail extensions at home can be accomplished by using acetone or ethyl acetate nail polish remover. The nail polish remover should be warmed up before use and applied to the nails in a downward motion. Care should be taken not to get the remover in your eyes. Once the remover has been applied to the nails, the gel extensions should be removed by rubbing the nails together for a few seconds. If the gel nails have bonds between them, they can be pulled off in one piece.
Conclusion
If you’re unhappy with your gel nail extensions, there are a few ways to remove them at home. You can use boiling water, acetone, or a nail file. Boil water for 2 minutes and use a cotton ball to soak it in. Apply acetone to the nails and file away the extensions. If you’re using a file, be gentle and use a light touch. Allow the nails to dry completely before applying any topcoat.
