Effortlessly Remove Your Nail Extensions at Home: 5 Quick and Safe Steps
Learn how to safely remove nail extensions at home with these five quick steps. Gather your supplies, file, soak, remove, and moisturize for healthy natural nails.
Mastering DIY Nail Care: 5 Easy Steps to Safely Remove Your Nail Extensions at Home
It may seem challenging to remove nail extensions at home, but if you are very careful, then it should not be a big deal. Below are five easy steps that you can follow if you want to remove your nail extensions without harming your natural nails.
- Gather Your Supplies
Before you start, ensure you have all the necessary tools:
- Nail file
- Acetone (nail polish remover)
- Cotton balls or pads
- Aluminum foil
- Cuticle stick or pusher
- Nail buffer
- Moisturizing lotion or cuticle oil
Having everything ready will make the process smoother and more efficient.
- File Down the Extensions: # Using a nail file, file the surface of the nail extensions lightly. This assists in wiping the surface to have a matte finish and also enables acetone to make a perfect grip. When filing be a little careful not to file your natural nail underneath. This step is important to guarantee that the acetone will dissolve the adhesive and not any other solvent or liquid.
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3. Soak the Extensions: It is also possible to apply cotton soaked in acetone to the nails directly using pads as well. To secure the cotton in place, it is recommended that you cover each finger with a small piece of aluminum foil. Do not let the nails soak for more than twenty minutes. It will soften the adhesive and that makes it easier to remove the extensions as instructed below;
4. Remove the Extensions: Lastly, after that, undo the foil and cotton covering without disturbing the soaked part. After soaping and soaking, remove the extensions using a cuticle stick or pusher. If they do not come off easy, then put the acetone soaked cotton on and wrap for another 5-10 minutes. Do not vigorously remove these extensions because this can harm your natural nails.
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5. Clean and Moisturize: After you have eliminated all extensions, you can also use a nail buffer to gain out any remaining adhesive on the nails. It is advisable to spend considerable time washing the hands in order to ensure that there is no trace of acetone on the skin surface. Lastly, rinse your nails with water, then apply a good layer of moisturizing lotion or cuticle oil to soften your nails and particularly the cuticles since acetone tends to make them dry.
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When following these five steps, you can effectively remove your nail extensions at home without causing any harm to your natural nails and make sure they are ready for your next manicure.
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