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Removal Gel Nails

  • 26-09-2012 1:55pm
    #1
    Sittingpretty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭


    Hey nail experts :)

    Quick question, is there anyway to remove gels other than filing?

    I have about 6-8 weeks growth on my gels as I'm trying to grow them off as opposed to having them filed off as I have had done in the past but found it very sore and nails were in bits afterwards.

    I've been told as gels are non porous that acetone won't dissolve them.

    So is patience my only option to grow them out?

    Been following the nail polish thread and can't wait to paint my nails!

    Thanks in advance :)


Comments

  • #2
    Ziegfeldgirl27
    Registered Users Posts: 792 ✭✭✭Ziegfeldgirl27


    I've had gels taken off with acetone before. Still had to do a bit of filing though.


  • #3
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    I've taken some gel off at home - when I couldn't get an appointment at a salon.

    File the top layer of the gel - not to much, the idea is to roughen the surface. Then put a pad soaked with acetone on top and wrap with tin foil. After 10 mins or so, remove the pad and try to scrape off the gel. You may need to repeat. Some stubborn spots may need a little filing, but you should really aim to keep that to a minimum. You don't want to damage your nails.

    But a lot depends on the type of gel that you have on your nails. Some stuff soaks off much easier than others. Personally, there are a couple of brands that I will never use again, as they require some filing off instead of a simple soak.


  • #4
    Sittingpretty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,872 ✭✭✭Sittingpretty


    dudara wrote: »
    I've taken some gel off at home - when I couldn't get an appointment at a salon.

    File the top layer of the gel - not to much, the idea is to roughen the surface. Then put a pad soaked with acetone on top and wrap with tin foil. After 10 mins or so, remove the pad and try to scrape off the gel. You may need to repeat. Some stubborn spots may need a little filing, but you should really aim to keep that to a minimum. You don't want to damage your nails.

    But a lot depends on the type of gel that you have on your nails. Some stuff soaks off much easier than others. Personally, there are a couple of brands that I will never use again, as they require some filing off instead of a simple soak.


    Thanks girls :)


  • #5
    Valentina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,281 ✭✭✭Valentina


    Older style gels are non porous and can only be filed off.

    If it's a hybrid gel you can remove by soaking in acetone.


  • #6
    x167346
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭x167346


    I've always removed my gel nails with acetone with no problems


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