2007-06-08 07:27:46 · 9 answers · asked by MISS J 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
clip them off short then buff them down really thin careful not to buff down to the nail then soak in acetone nail polish remover. then they will come right off!
2007-06-08 07:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by vicki__leigh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT pull them off or peel them off. This also peels off a few layers of your actual nail. That is the reason nails are so thin after wearing acrylic nails. I'm a nail tech and I stopped using acrylic because they were so hard on your nails. You will need to cut them back then soak in pure acetone for several minutes. Then use a coarse file and gently file off what has been softened. Be very careful not to file down through your own nail. You will be able to see what is your's and what is the acrylic. Then buff with good cuticle oil. I always used gel nails on my clients. Either from Light Concept or Creative Nails. Neither uses harsh 'acid' to dry out your nail before the gel is applied. Acid also eats away at your nail and makes it thin. Good luck.
2007-06-08 14:45:53 · answer #2 · answered by cindie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to do this every few months, because I just feel like I need a new set. I usually take the clippers and clip it kind of sideways so that I create a split in the middle of my nails. Then that helps them lift a bit. Also once you get them as far as you can (I am assuming you don't have acetone at home so this is your alternative) take a nail tip (like the ones they put on your nails before you get them done) and slide it under, this will helps them lift more.
That is the alternative way. The best way is to soak in acetone at the salon and let them do the work.
2007-06-08 14:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by lisadaisy36 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way? wait until they are ready to come off. they will start to separate and break off in chips after a while (sometimes just a couple of weeks, sometimes longer, depending on your nail and skin type). when they reach that point you can just start to peel them off (gently) and it doesn't need to hurt at all. you just have to be a little patient. apart from that, i'm sure there is some kind of chemical you could apply that would loosen the glue and let you do it faster--ask a manicurist.
2007-06-08 14:32:24 · answer #4 · answered by KJC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Soak them in nail polish remover and get a piece of dental floss and slide it under each of your nails from the base.
2007-06-08 14:32:40 · answer #5 · answered by Gina G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to any hardware store and get some acetone (pure acetone) for about five bucks and soak them. They'll melt right off.
2007-06-08 14:59:30 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. Mimsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nail polish remover with acetone or go back to the nail salon and have them remove them
2007-06-08 14:33:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of mine came off on their own, so I ripped off the others. However, it is easier to just soak your hands in acetone.
2007-06-08 14:47:54 · answer #8 · answered by SFECU12 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to soak them in an acetone based nail polish remover. I know......they suck to remove.
2007-06-08 14:31:03 · answer #9 · answered by cuttiiee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋