If you have noticed that it's time to remove your fake nails, but you don't want to go to a beauty salon, it's time to learn how to do it yourself with the tips and advice we bring you in this article from our blog. Keep reading and discover how to remove acrylic nails at home step by step and painless.
Types of false nails: porcelain, acrylic, and gel
Although there is a wide range of possibilities when choosing how to decorate your hands, it is important that you know the different types of false nails that exist. Below we list the most popular ones.
Porcelain nails
The component from which this type of manicure is made is fiberglass which, together with another material called monomer or acrylic liquid, ends up forming a paste that is applied as a base. These nails are quite similar to acrylics, but are more delicate and more expensive.
Acrylic
Acrylic nails are built using two materials: liquid monomer derived from plastic and solid polymer in powder form. Both materials are mixed well until forming a paste that is applied over the natural nail and shaped with a file.
It is a type of false nails very durable, which is why they are very popular in the beauty world.
Gel
As for gel nails, these are applied over a resin base and then they undergo drying with ultraviolet lamp. The original and fun designs characteristic of this manicure are done after applying the polish and the top coat.
They are perfect for those who want false nails that look natural.
How to remove porcelain nails: different methods
There are different methods that can be used to remove porcelain nails without experiencing any pain or discomfort. Below, we detail the steps to follow for each of them so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.
With acetone and aluminum foil
- Cut and file the edge of the nail with a buffer file.
- Remove the nail polish.
- Moisten a cotton ball or makeup remover pad with acetone and place it on top of your nail.
- Wrap it with a piece of aluminum foil and secure it well to retain heat.
- Let it act for half an hour and then remove the false nails. Using an orange stick, get rid of the glue residue that remains.
- Use a hydrating cream to care for your nails and keep your hands moisturized after the process.
With a file
If you are going to follow this method, we recommend being patient because it will take more time. Also, you should be careful not to damage the natural nail by filing excessively.
- Shorten the length of the nail with a nail clipper.
- With a buffer file, reduce as much as possible the layer of the false nail and be careful not to damage your natural nail.
- Remove the residue with a regular file or an orange stick.
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Apply a hydrating oil or cream.
With olive oil
This method to remove your manicure consists of soak the nails in a bowl full of oil so that the glue softens. This way, you will make the fake nail come off more easily.
After trimming the nails as much as possible and filing them, soak them in a bowl full of oil of olive for at least 15 minutes. Then, you can lift them off and use an orange stick to get rid of any remaining residue.
With dental floss
Another ideal method for when you don't have acetone or remover products at home is to use dental floss. However, you must be careful to avoid damaging your own nail.
- Use a nail clipper as a lever on the growth area of your natural nail to slightly lift the porcelain one.
- Insert the dental floss under the lower edge and gradually slide it beneath the entire porcelain nail to lift it off until the end.
- This technique is a bit aggressive and it's best to thoroughly hydrate your nails after the process.
Tips to keep in mind
It's good to always have on hand a nail clipper, as it will greatly facilitate the task of trimming the length of your porcelain nail, something essential before choosing any of these methods.
On the other hand, don't forget the petroleum jelly, the oil or moisturizing cream to treat your natural hands and nails after the damage that exposure to artificial materials like acetone can cause.
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