How To Remove Gel Polish

💅 Option 1: Acetone Soak (Most Common & Effective)

What you need:

  • 100% pure acetone

  • Cotton balls/pads

  • Aluminum foil or nail clips

  • Nail file and cuticle pusher

Steps:

  1. File the top layer of the gel polish (just to break the seal).

  2. Soak a cotton ball in acetone.

  3. Place the soaked cotton on your nail.

  4. Wrap it with foil (or use nail clips).

  5. Wait 15–20 minutes.

  6. Remove and gently push off gel with a cuticle pusher.

🧴 Aftercare Tips

  • Wash hands thoroughly after removal.

  • Use cuticle oil and hand cream.

  • Let nails rest for a few days before reapplying gel.

🧴 Option 2: Acetone-Free Gel Remover

  • Uses gel polish remover with gentler solvents.

  • Apply directly to the nail, wait ~15 minutes, and scrape off.

  • Better for sensitive skin but slower and less effective on thick gel layers.

🧼 Option 3: Nail Steamer Remover (At-Home Device)

  • Steams acetone gently onto nails.

  • Less harsh and easier on skin than soaking.

  • Usually takes 10–15 minutes.

❌ What NOT to Do

  • Don’t peel or rip off gel polish — it removes layers of your natural nail.

  • Don’t use regular nail polish remover (unless it contains high acetone).