What do I use to take gel polish off?
1485398
I agree with what the other people have written. I just want to add that gel polish makers are starting to put kits out for sale to remove the gel. It's the same stuff, just more convenient. Putting the cotton pads and foil on is the best method IMHO. I didn't have as much success with the acetone in a bowl
1485399
You are NOT supposed to peel it off, but I admit, I do this most of the time. Otherwise, I take bits of cotton soaked in acetone, and lay them on the nail directly, cover with a bit of foil and watch tv for 15 min or so. That is usually enough time to remove it.
1485400
Gel Polish needs to be removed with straight acetone. To start the process, use a 100/180 to remove the surface finish of the gel polish. Scuff it enough that you see deep grooves in the polish. This will help the acetone to penetrate faster. In a salon, the correct way is to place an acetone soaked bit of cotton to the surface of the nail, then wrap a small piece of aluminum foil around your finger to hold the cotton in place and to hold the heat in which makes the acetone penetrate faster. The directions say it comes off in 10 minutes, it's more like at least 15. When done properly, the gel polish will flake off. If some remains, either rewrap the nail to soak again or gently file it off. For at home use, it's faster and easier to pour a small amount of acetone in a small glass bowl, add a few drops of olive oil to lessen the drying properties of the acetone and soak your nails for 15 minutes. You'll still need to file the surface of the gel polish first doing it this way. If you put the small bowl of acetone down into another slightly larger bowl that has hot water in it, it will safely heat the acetone and it will work faster.
1687592
About the same as any other gel polish. But I suggest using acetone vs just plain ol nail polish remover
107413
Yes you can use any gel polish with it. It tends to stick longer with the gelish branch though.
1200140
It is removed with regular polish remover. You can use it over regular nail polish.
1121434
You can use NON acetone nail polish remover if u use acetone it will mess the nail up (it melts the nail if that makes sense)
2199806
This, dear Hdance, I can't say since gel color is something new. But I maybe able to find out for you. All I know is that you can use it over regular polish.
1330797
Gel polish requires approximately 10 minutes of soaking to remove. There are several brands of remover specifically for gel polish. This remover is milder so it doesn't dry out your cuticles. It is also important to lightly file the polish so the remover can soak into the layers of polish. I have ordered my remover from Sally's Beauty Supply and also bought it in the store. I hope this helps.
917088
Use acetone. The easiest way I've found is to soak a cotton ball in acetone, place it on your fingernail, wrap it in foil, and let it set for about 10 minutes. The polish should come off pretty easily after that.
1822493
Soak your nails in pure acetone for 5 min or more. Then you have to scrape it off with a metal tool (preferably a flat angled one)
1275200
If you are talking about removing regular polish from artificial gel nails, they should work since they're not acetone-based. If you are talking about removing gel polish, probably not. They're oil-based, which is the best way I can describe them. Their best use is to gently remove regular nail polish. It smells good and is less annoying to those around you.
1981216
I gave up after trying nail polish remover, acetone, goo-gone. After it dried, I used steel wool and soap. Some came off but ultimately I just left it there on my fingertips and it finally wore off a few days later. Good luck and wear gloves next time.
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The best remover is acetone -- the main ingredient in nail polish remover. I've found it's best to attempt removal as soon as you get the product on your hands. There may be a little residue left after this process, but it rubs off in time. What you want to avoid, after you've gotten the product on your hands, is washing with soap and water. Water actually sets the product.
1938119
I was confused by this too, but it just means that these Gel base and top coats need to be soaked off. Use a cotton ball with pure acetone then wrap with a square of tin foil and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. That is how I was taught. I do know that they do make kits like "BMC UV Gel Nail Art Polish Acrylic Aluminum Nail Wrap Soaking Pad Remover Kit" but it is less expensive to just use acetone and tin foil. Do a search for the kit here on Amazon.
1651180
I do not know as I never use gels and have used this only with the terrific and shiny Essie polishes.
2182253
You have to use a uv light to cure the gel. You will need other things as well. First, clean the nails with a nail polish remover. Next, add a bonding agent such as Bond Aid. Then, add the base coat of uv gel and put under the light. Then add the color an put under the light and the same for the top coat. When the top coat is done, take a cotton ball with nail polish remover and wipe the top of the nails.
2057960
Make sure you are cleaning the entire nail area and that you are not putting too much gel polish on them.
1279390
I do not use gel polish, so not sure. Would like to try the gel polish sometime. I hear that it is GREAT. What kind do you use ?