Easy Peasy Ways To Remove Your Acrylic Nails At Home Without Damage

Going in for a new set of acrylic nails is always fun and game. But removing a set of acrylics can be a tedious and time consuming process. What’s more it is also extremely risky if you have no clue about what you are doing and how to go about it.

Manicure artists generally don’t recommend people to take on this task in their own stride as any mistake can lead you damaging your own nail bed.

But what will happen if you are stuck in a manicure mayday situation and have no way to find time to get to a nail salon. Don’t worry we’ve got you covered here with expert advice on easy ways to remove your acrylic nails at home. So, if you’re going to DIY your nail tech and do it the amateur way, professionals recommend that you know exactly how to get it done right while minimising the risk of causing harm to your natural nail bed that lies underneath the salon ready manicure.

Expert Speaks: 

Nail and manicure expert on behalf of a leading luxury salon ‘Looks Salon’ in Select City Walk Saket, New Delhi spilled the beans on how to remove acrylic nails without damaging your own nails saying, “Embrace a nail liberation journey from the comfort of your home, bidding adieu to acrylic extensions without a trace of harm to your own precious nails. Unveil the secrets of a gentle farewell that ensures your natural beauties remain unscathed.

Begin by gathering your nail arsenal: acetone, cotton balls, aluminium foil, and a buffer. Soak the cotton balls in acetone, place them atop your nails, and wrap each fingertip with aluminium foil. Let the magic work for about 15 minutes as you relish this moment of self-care.

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As the acrylic gently loosens its grip, use a buffer to softly coax it off, revealing your untouched nails underneath. Hydration is your ally now – massage cuticle oil into your nails, letting them bask in rejuvenation.

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With a little time, a touch of patience, and a sprinkle of self-love, you'll master the art of saying goodbye to acrylics, all while pampering your own nails.”

Versy, a nail technician and expert at 'Looks Salon', Mumbai gives us an insight into how we can get rid off acrylic nails at home saying,

"To remove acrylic nails at home, it requires acetone, cotton, aluminium foil and one hard buffer and soft buffer. 

• Buff the nails with hard buffer to remove the shine 
• Take a piece of cotton and dip with acetone and place it on the nail plate and rub with aluminium foil for about 10 to 15 minutes
• Remove the soften part of the acrylic with a pusher or hard buffer and continue if necessary
• Buff with soft buffer once the product is removed."