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• A strong, rough grit nail file • A smoother grit nail file • A soft nail buffer • A cuticle pusher or orangewood stick • Cuticle oil / cuticle conditioner / hand cream You cannot soak off the hard gels we use, they can only be filed off. Gel is a softer product than acrylic so files off easier but you must exercise extreme caution as you get closer to the nail plate. You can cause damage easily so please be careful. If you feel any heat or pain make sure to stop and look at what you are doing. Step 1: Using the strong, rough grit nail file, reduce the length of your nails and file across the top of your gel nails. Do not saw back and forth as this creates heat. Take long strokes using as much of the length of your file as you can, lift off the nail at the end of each stroke. As the gel thins and you get closer to your natural nail, change to the smoother side of your file. DO NOT CUT THE LENGTH with a clippers or any other cutting tool - this can be tempting but you can shatter the gel and the cracks can go in any direction, they can travel up the nail and possibly split your own natural nail. Step 2: As you get closer to the natural nail you will find it harder to differentiate between the product and your own nail. Be prepared to leave a little product on the nail plate. You can also swipe the nail with a little acetone or non-oily polish remover on cotton wool. Your natural nail will show a chalky finish, the product will look smoother, only file on the product. (make sure to protect your work surface before using acetone or polish remover) Step 3: Once you have removed your product, carry out a mini manicure. • Trim and file the free edge of the nails, use a fine grit file. • Soak the nails in warm water or apply cuticle eraser to soften the cuticles so you can push them back with your cuticle pusher. • Buff the nails lightly to remove and dry or dead cells, take care not to buff too much as you can thin out the nail plate. • Apply cuticle oil/cuticle conditioner/hand cream and massage into the cuticle area of the nails. We have files, buffers and cuticle oils available to purchase from the salon. Please contact us if you need anything.
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What you will need:
• A rough grit nail file • A fine grit nail file • A soft nail buffer • Acetone • Pre-cut squares of tin foil • Nail Wipes / Cotton Wool Discs • Orangewood Stick • Cuticle Oil/ Cuticle Conditioner/ Hand Cream This will take time and elbow grease so be prepared!! Step 1: Using the strong rough grit nail file, file across the top of your acrylic nails. Acrylic is a hard product and is not as easy to file as gel. You need to fully remove the top coat/gel polish and create deep scratches in the nails that will allow the acetone to penetrate more easily. Work one hand at a time. DO NOT CUT THE LENGTH with a clippers or any other cutting tool - this can be tempting but you can shatter the acrylic and the cracks can go in any direction, they can travel up the nail and possibly split your own natural nail. Step 2: Cut the nail wipes into halves and soak a piece with acetone. Please take care when using acetone at home. It is a solvent and if spilled can affect painted or varnished surfaces. It is advisable to place a protective layer on your surface. Step 3: Place the piece onto the nail and wrap the nail in tin foil, repeat on all 10 nails. Soak for at least 20 minutes. Step 4: Remove the tin foil from one nail at a time and using a cuticle pusher or orangewood stick scrape any product from the nail plate. With acrylic, you may not get all the product in the first go. You may need to re-soak the cotton wool and wrap again. Repeat for each nail. This is the time consuming part and you may not get all of the product off. Please be careful if filing over the top off the nail to get product off, make sure to use a softer file and if you feel heat or pain, stop. Step 5: Once you have removed your product, carry out a mini manicure. • Trim and file the free edge of the nails, use a fine grit file. • Soak the nails in warm water or apply cuticle eraser to soften the cuticles so you can push them back with your orangewood stick. • Buff the nails lightly to remove any dry or dead cells, take care not to buff too much as you can thin out the nail plate. • Apply cuticle oil/cuticle conditioner/hand cream and massage into the cuticle area of the nails. We have a Gel Polish / Acrylic nail removal kit available to purchase on our online store. 5/11/2020 0 Comments How to Remove Gel Polish at HomeYou will need:
• A rough grit nail file • A fine grit nail file • A soft nail buffer • Acetone • Pre-cut squares of tin foil • Nail Wipes / Cotton Wool Discs • Orangewood Stick • Cuticle Oil/ Cuticle Conditioner/ Hand Cream Step 1: Using the rough side of your nail file, file firmly across the top of your UV polish. This creates scratches in the top seal that will allow the acetone to penetrate easily. You need to get through the top gel layer to the colour underneath. Take extreme care not to file your natural nail, to prevent damage to your nail plate. If you feel heat or discomfort – stop. Step 2: Cut the nail wipe/cotton wool into quarters and soak with acetone. Please take care when using acetone at home. It is a solvent and if spilled can affect painted or varnished surfaces. It is advisable to place a protective layer on your surface. Step 3: Place the piece of nail wipe/cotton wool onto the nail and wrap the nail in tin foil, repeat on all 10 nails. Soak for approx 10 minutes. This should be done one hand at a time. Step 4: Remove the tin foil from one nail, the product should look lifted and crumbly. Using the orangewood stick, scrape any product from the nail plate. Repeat for each nail. If the product is tough to remove just wrap it back up with some fresh acetone and wait another couple of minutes. Step 5: One all product is removed, carry out a mini manicure. • Trim and file the free edge of the nails, use the smoother side of your file. • Soak the nails in warm water to soften the cuticles so you can push them back with your orangewood stick. You can even use your thumb nail in a pinch. • Buff the nails very lightly to remove any dry or dead cells, take care not to buff too much as you can thin out the nail plate. • Apply cuticle oil/cuticle conditioner/hand cream and massage into the cuticle area of the nails. We have a Gel Polish / Acrylic nail removal kit available to purchase on our online store. |
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