How to Remove Gel Nails
Removal of gel nails can be a difficult process, and when done improperly, could make the nail bed weaker. It’s always recommended to remove gels in the salon, however when you’re in a pinch for time or cash it’s possible to take them off at your home. Make sure you are careful when you remove them yourself so that you don’t damage your nails.
Gels with soft gels shouldn’t be scuffed or peeled off since this could result in that the natural nails’ layers to fall off. Instead, use 100 pure acetone, or a specific gel remover and they will break apart. While gel remover is typically more expensive and difficult to locate than pure acetone it is less abrasive to the nails.
Steps for Removing Soft Gel Nails
- Start by smoothing the surface of the gel using an abrasive nail file. This will dissolve the transparent top layer that is that is applied to the gels, and let the acetone be absorbed into.
- Make a cotton swab by soaking it in acetone, then apply it on the nail.
- Cover a small piece with foil to your nail, and then use a Q-tip.
- Repeat the process for all nails on this hand.
- Allow your nails to rest. Typically, 15 minutes are enough, however the process could be shorter or longer dependent on the type of product you use.
- Remove the cotton balls and foil off your nails. The gel should break down. If that is not the case, then you may have to soak your nails for longer.
- Remove the excess gel from your nails using the cuticle pusher.
- Once the color gel has been gone, you might have a white smudge where the primer joins that first layer. Clean your hands thoroughly, then using a four-sided buffer, to smooth it.
- After the nail bed is dry, apply the cuticle oil as well as a moisturizer in order to nourish your nail bed.
- Repeat on the opposite side.
Steps for Removing Hard Gel Nails
- Begin with nail clippers and cut your nails.
- The surface is filed of nails with an 80/80grit nail file. Be sure that the nail file is shaded smooth and evenly, by continuously moving the file around new areas.
- Clean up any dust you have accumulated while filing so that you can observe when you reach the natural nail.
- When you are able to see the edges of your nail, file off the remaining gel using smaller files. Take your time and work slowly so that you don’t damage natural nails.
- If all the gel has gone Use a buffer to smooth the nail’s surface.
- Apply cuticle oil as well as nail moisturizer.
How to Make Your Nails Stronger?
If done correctly If done properly, applying and taking off gel nails shouldn’t damage your natural nails. However, sometimes the process may dry the nails out. Dry nails are fragile, brittle, and grow slow, which is why it’s essential to moisturise and take care of your nails to keep them healthy. Cuticle oil and moisturizers must always be applied on the nail bed following removal of gel nails. This will ensure that your nails to stay strong and healthy and also keep them from developing burrs. If you’re not able to access to cuticle oil, bathing the nails with tea tree oil, or massaging them using olive oil can have similar effects. If your nails remain fragile, you should consider including supplements and vitamins like biotin, vitamin E as well as fish oils to your routine and consume more protein-rich food items.
If you want gel nails, you can inquire at the salon about IBX. Pre-treatment with gel is applied under gels. It is intended to strengthen nails as well as act as a shield to protect them.
