Remove gel polish at home: secrets of a safe procedure

The ingenious invention of the nail industry, gel polish, fully and completely justifies itself year after year. A beautiful manicure, as in the picture, can be kept on the nails for 2 to 4 weeks. And it seems that creating real works of art on the nails is very difficult. However, it is much more difficult to remove gel polish when the nails have already grown.

Removing gel polish requires a certain amount of time and money, because the removal procedure, like the application of gel polish, is regular and necessary. Unfortunately, not everyone has enough resources to take care of their manicure in a timely manner. Therefore, today we will tell you, how remove gel polish at home, without visiting the salon.

How to remove gel polish at home?

You can remove gel polish at home in the following ways:

1. Liquid for removing varnish and foil (clamps, caps);
2. Without foil;
3. Milling cutter;
4. Steam and heat.

Next, read in detail about the features of each option for removing gel polish at home.

Removal of gel polish with liquid and foil

This is the most convenient and easiest way. For it, you will need a special liquid, foil, tweezers for removing gel polish or silicone caps.

To remove the gel polish coating, you will need:

• nail files;
• orange sticks;
• cotton pads;
• cuticle oil or cream.

By following the step-by-step instructions for removing gel polish without a device, even your first procedure at home will be easy and successful.

1. Cut the cotton pad into 6 equal parts. This size is enough to treat each nail, and the nail polish remover will not get on the skin and cause unpleasant burning sensations.
2. Prepare 10 pieces of foil for each nail plate. They should be of such a size that they are enough to "pack" the nails. Instead of foil, and it is much more convenient, you can use special fasteners or caps.
3. Carefully cut off the coating from the nails. For this purpose, a nail files and buffs with a coarse abrasive are suitable.
4. Moisten cotton balls with liquid and place them on each nail.
5. Tightly wrap the "compress" with foil so that it is securely held on the fingers, or use caps, finger grips (clamps).
6. Do all the previous steps with each hand.
7. Wait about 15 minutes.
8. Remove the foil together with the cotton wool from all the fingers.
9. Remove the remaining coating from each nail. Orange sticks or a pusher spatula are suitable for this.
10. If necessary, repeat the "compress" for another 10-15 minutes.
11. At the end of the procedure, treat your hands with skin and cuticle cosmetics.

An alternative to this method can be special lint-free wipes impregnated with a special liquid for gel polishes. They are very convenient to use on trips and trips, or when there is not much free time to conduct a full-fledged ritual. However, this option is not economical, because napkins cannot be reused.

We remove gel polish at home without foil

If you're told that nail polish can be removed in a tub of gel polish remover, don't listen, and even more so don't follow that advice. It is strictly forbidden to immerse your fingers in the liquid for removing gel polish. This can cause allergic reactions, dryness and brittle nails.

Remove the gel polish with a cutter

This method of removing gel polish from nails is traditionally used in salons. It is also possible to remove gel polish at home with the device, provided that you have mastered the basics of working with it.

This method is one of the most gentle, as only the top color coating is removed in the process, and the nail plate remains intact. The procedure is completely painless.

To perform the procedure, you need a manicure cutter, pens and nozzles. You can buy a milling cutter in full or partial configuration in the TUFISHOP store.

It is very important to use the correct nozzle. The ideal option is a ceramic cutter for removing gel polish. It has characteristic notches and resembles a cob of corn.

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Prepare the device for work by inserting the necessary cutter.
2. Set a low rotation speed.
3. Always start removing the coating from the center of the nail plate.
4. Drive the cutter continuously. So the removal of the coating will take place evenly, without the risk of damaging the nails.
5. Moisturize your hands with cream and cuticle oil after the procedure.

When working with the device at home or providing services in the salon, it is mandatory to observe the safety rules:

• never use a damaged device;
• change nozzles when the device is powered off;
• let the device cool down in case of overheating;
• work with the router only with dry hands;
• do not store the router near open heat sources;
• stop work immediately if an unusual smell or vibration occurs;
• clean the device regularly.

Erase the gel polish with steam and heat

The least popular and little-known method of removing gel polish yourself is using a steamer. The procedure is simple and perfect for those who are terrified of damaging their nails during hardware removal. This option is not suitable for those with increased skin sensitivity to aggressive components.

After pouring the necessary amount of cuticle remover into the tub, lower your fingers into the holes intended for this purpose. The top layer of the decorative coating softens due to evaporation in the steamer and is easily removed with an orange stick.

The information on the label of the bottle of gel polish will help you choose a suitable option. A higher ratio of gel polish is better removed with nail polish remover. If the coating consists more of gel, then it is better to use a milling machine.

Use special tools to remove the old coating, follow our recommendations, and you will definitely succeed the first time!