If you have gel
or acrylic nails and want to remove them (such as if they
are lifting or some are broken) you don't have to go back
to the nail technician if you don't plan on getting a new
set.
First, heat a microwave
safe bowl by heating warm water in it. Pour out the water
and add acetone nail polish remover, enough so that you can
place your fingertips into the acetone. Allow to soak for
about ten minutes. Reheat the bowl if neccessary. You should
be able to pull them off either with your other hand or by
using a pointed nail file to go between the gel or acrylic
nail and the real nail. You can then use a soft nail block
to remove the last later of adhesived gel on the top of the
nail.
Do note that your
nails may be slightly weaker in the days after you remove
the gel or acrylic nails.
