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How to remove shellac coating. What products are best to use to remove shellac? Analysis and description of the procedure

Shellac is a durable gel polish that is now especially popular among fashionistas. This nail coating lasts up to 3 weeks, and when applied, the nail plates are not injured, as happens when using a regular gel. It is better to coat your nails with shellac in a nail salon. But is it possible to remove this gel polish yourself at home?

What you need to know to properly remove shellac from nails yourself

You should not think that since the procedure for applying shellac was carried out in a salon, then getting rid of this persistent color coating on the nails should be done exclusively by a specialist. Every girl can remove shellac at home on her own; no special skill is required. It is only important to follow the instructions and select all the necessary or suitable products for the home procedure.

The general time to remove shellac at home ranges from half an hour to about 60 minutes. First of all, it depends on what product will be taken as the basis for getting rid of this coating.


In specialized stores you need to purchase a kit that will include the necessary things and means for removing nail coating. The cost of such a set varies from 800 rubles to 1500 rubles.

In a situation where it is not possible to purchase a complete set, you can use the following available tools to quickly remove shellac yourself:

  1. nail polish remover with a high content of acetone;
  2. isopropyl alcohol;
  3. pure acetone.
Before starting the procedure, you should consider the following basic precautions:
  • the use of any chemical product, if it is not a special remover for Shellac without a strong odor, can cause burns on the skin, an allergic reaction, dry and brittle nails and a number of other unpleasant consequences; therefore, after removing the coating, it is necessary to carry out “resuscitation” procedures, and in a situation of burn or - abandon home remedies for removing shellac;
  • The procedure must be carried out only in well-ventilated areas; pure acetone and alcohol have pungent odors, and their vapors are quite toxic; It is not recommended to remove shellac in the bathroom or bedroom;
  • when removing the coating from nails, do not press on the nail plate so as not to damage it; for the same reason, it is prohibited to attempt to peel off shellac without using a solvent, to try to file it down or to use nippers;
  • First, hands (or feet, if done with shellac) must be thoroughly washed with soap, then disinfected with antiseptic agents, then dry the nails and skin on the fingers; otherwise, there is a risk of infection if the nail is accidentally injured or the skin or cuticle is damaged;
  • in the process of removing shellac yourself, you need to use plastic, glass or wooden objects in the form of a stylus, orange stick, manicure spatula; It is risky to use metal products, since the metal may react chemically with the shellac remover.
Once you have successfully removed shellac from your nails at home, you do not need to wait 2-4 weeks before reapplying the coating or avoid using regular polish during this time. If the application and removal procedures were completed correctly, then the nail plates are not injured, therefore a certain period of recovery is not required.

How to remove shellac yourself: options and methods

The entire process of getting rid of a persistent varnish-gel coating is quite simple, no matter which method is used.

Method one: “professional”

This option can be called professional for the reason that in this case, tools and a product specially designed for removing shellac will be used.

  1. Prepare your nails for removing the coating (wash your hands, disinfect, dry).
  2. Alternately moisten sponges with remover on special disposable “covers” for fingers taken from the kit.
  3. Attach the “case attachments” to the phalanges of the fingers so that the area moistened with the product is adjacent to the nails. If shellac is being removed from your hands, the procedure should be carried out one at a time so that one hand is free. In the case of removing the coating from toenails, this is not required.
  4. The exposure time in this case will be up to 8 minutes (depending on the brand of remover).
  5. Alternately removing the “covers” from your fingers, you should immediately remove the shellac with an orange stick. It should be removed with a thin film, without tears. If the coating does not come off, the time of keeping the product on the nails should be increased to 10 minutes.
  6. If there are still particles of gel polish left on the nail plates, you can carefully clean them off with either a stick or a manicure spatula.
Method two: popular

Often, to remove shellac at home, acetone, cotton wool, and foil are used. Why is foil needed in this case? It fixes the cotton wool with solvent on the nails, prevents the evaporation of the substance, stimulates a chemical reaction, due to which you can quickly remove shellac.


The process of removing shellac with acetone is very simple:
  1. prepare your hands (legs) for removing the coating;
  2. Divide the cotton pads in two, then cut each circle into four parts; It is also permissible to take ordinary cotton wool, tearing off small pieces suitable in size for nails;
  3. cut (or tear) the foil into pieces large enough to wrap your finger and secure the foil itself to it; If desired, you can use tape for fixation;
  4. moisten a cotton piece generously with acetone, being careful not to inhale its vapors, and apply it to the nail; then wrap your finger in foil; do the procedure for the remaining nails; important: you must try to ensure that the cotton wool with the caustic agent does not touch the skin, so as not to cause a burn or inflammation;
  5. then you need to wait 10-12 minutes; and then gently rub and massage the nail plates through the foil and cotton wool, this will make it easier to clean off the gel polish;
  6. With a sliding movement, removing the foil and cotton wool from one finger, using a stylus, a plastic or glass spatula, or an orange stick, you need to remove the softened Shellac from the nail plate; if the coating does not come off, you can return the cotton wool and foil to your finger for another 3-5 minutes, or simply wipe the nail with cotton wool soaked in solvent;
  7. repeat the procedure with all other nails; important: you need to remove the foil and cotton pads one at a time so that the shellac softened with acetone in the air does not harden again.
For a visual aid on how to easily and correctly remove shellac from nails at home, you can watch the video below:

Method three: without foil and acetone

The step-by-step instructions for removing the coating from nails in this case will be the same as in the previous version. Only some tools are replaced, but this does not affect efficiency.

You can remove shellac at home using isopropyl alcohol, which is very cheap and is sold in hardware departments of stores. The exposure time of the product will be the same as in the case of acetone.

Instead of alcohol or acetone, as part of the analog method of removing shellac, it is permissible to use regular nail polish remover, but which includes acetone concentration will be high. The exposure time should be increased to 15-18 minutes. And, unfortunately, removing Shellac with nail polish remover that does not contain “aggressive” components will not work in the same way as using vinegar. The maximum result that can be achieved in this option is the disappearance of the gloss of the coating.

You can remove shellac without foil by replacing it with regular foil cling film. This option will be even more convenient, because fixing the film on your fingers is much easier than fixing the foil. In this case, the result will be just as successful. A regular one will do as well. plastic bag, cut into wide ribbons.

Without using cotton pads, you can remove shellac with bactericidal patch. The soft sponge on it is impregnated with the selected coating remover, and the patch is fixed on the finger. The effectiveness of this method will be slightly lower, and the exposure time should be increased to 15 minutes.

Method four: “extreme”

The method received such a conditional name because the aggressive effect of acetone on the skin in this case will be quite strong. But in terms of the success of the procedure, the option is not inferior to other methods, and there is no need to use foil or cling film.

  1. Prepare a nail bath with a generous addition of acetone (by eye).
  2. Apply a thick protective cream or olive oil to clean and disinfected finger skin. This will slightly reduce the negative impact of the chemical solvent on the skin.
  3. Dip your fingers into the bath and wait 10-15 minutes. In a situation where painful sensations begin to appear immediately, you should abandon this method and wash your fingers with running water and soap.
  4. After the time has passed, you can remove the shellac. If the coating does not come off in a thin and even layer, it’s okay. It is not difficult to scrape off its remains from the surface of the nail, but care must be taken so that the nail plate is not damaged. In this case, shellac should be removed with the same stylus, spatula or orange stick, moving from one nail to another.

How to remove shellac from nails, what methods of removing shellac coating exist, and whether it can be removed at home, you will learn from the article.

Every girl is familiar with such a new manicure as shellac coating. Shellac is an innovative nail polish that has the properties of a gel. A long-lasting nail coating developed by an American company is popular all over the world. Compared to regular polish, shellac lasts longer on your nails, on average about three weeks.

The distinctive features of shellac coating are that the application occurs without cutting off the top layer of the nail. In this case, a special technology is observed using an ultraviolet lamp and professional products (base and top).

Shellac gives the artist incredible scope for design. Drawings, sparkles, rhinestones and other decorative elements, the effect of broken glass, classic or colored French - all this can decorate shellac-coated nails. The procedure is more in demand than a manicure with regular varnish and extensions. Unlike extensions, shellac is a more gentle option, damages the nail plate less, and is not inferior in terms of effectiveness.

The main advantage of manicure using shellac is durability. Removal features are also associated with it. Regular nail polish remover will not work. Manicurists strongly recommend seeking help from a beauty salon, but sometimes this is not possible. For example, the manicure was damaged during vacation or the nail artist cannot accept it in the near future. Then it becomes necessary to remove shellac yourself at home. This is possible if you know the features and follow the rules for removing shellac.

Methods for removing shellac without special liquid

To remove shellac without the help of a specialist, you will need the following products: acetone or acetone-containing nail polish remover, isopropyl alcohol, aluminum foil, cotton pads or cotton swabs, and an orange stick. Technical acetone should not be used. It injures the skin, cuticle and even the nail plate.

Let's look at two simple but effective ways to remove shellac without special liquid.

Option #1

Before the procedure, make sure that the product does not cause allergies. To do this, apply a small amount to the inner surface of the elbow. If after ten minutes there is no redness or irritation, carry out the procedure.

Prepare the components necessary for the procedure. Split the cotton pads and cut them into two halves - semicircles. If regular cotton wool is used, small cotton pads are formed. 10 squares are cut out of foil of such a size that everyone can wrap their finger. Wash your hands in warm water and soap, this will degrease the skin and allow you to carry out the procedure more effectively.

  1. Moisten the cotton wool generously with nail polish remover. Apply the moistened swab very carefully, avoiding contact with the skin and cuticle to prevent burns.
  2. Wrap the nail with the cotton wool tightly attached with foil. To secure cotton swabs, regular rubber bands will also work. Do this action with each finger.
  3. The design is left on the nails for 10-15 minutes, after which it is removed from each finger in turn. It is recommended to remove the cotton with rotational movements, this will remove more varnish.
  4. Most of the coating should come off the nail immediately after removing the foil; the remnants are removed with an orange stick.

An orange wood stick can be replaced with a pusher - this is a metal spatula for pushing back the cuticle. With a pusher you will need to work more carefully and press more delicately on the tool, since the metal can damage the nail plate if pressed hard. If the shellac does not come off the nail plate, repeat the procedure for several minutes.

The procedure for removing shellac is completed by polishing with a buff (this is a polishing block that is softer than a file, helps smooth out uneven nails, and brings the manicure to perfection). It removes the smallest remnants of the coating and sharpens the shape of the nail. A polishing file will also work. To prevent dryness and thinning of the nails, apply cuticle oil with light massage movements.

Video instructions

Option No. 2

The second method is easier and faster than the first, but has disadvantages. It is less gentle and has an aggressive effect on the nails and skin of the hands.

  • Before the procedure, wash your hands with warm soapy water. The top shiny layer of shellac is cut off with a sanding file.
  • The skin around the nails is lubricated with a rich cream. Soak your nails in a bath of acetone or concentrated nail polish remover for 10 minutes. You can immerse one at a time, if the size of the container allows, to soften the coating on both hands at once.
  • Carefully remove the film of varnish with an orange stick, trying not to damage the nail plate. Wash your hands thoroughly in warm water and mild soap.
  • As in the first option, we treat the nails with a buff and lubricate the cuticle with a special oil.

After suffering stress, nails and hands need recovery. To do this, lubricate them thoroughly with nourishing cream. To make your hand skin recover faster and become soft and tender, make a special mask that will moisturize your hand skin and nourish it with beneficial substances.

The listed methods for removing shellac coating at home will help you save money and not have to resort to a visit to a nail salon.

Professional methods for removing shellac

It is easier to remove the shellac coating than the gel used for extensions. To ensure that the procedure goes quickly and without negative consequences for the nails, you should contact specialists in salons. Nail salons use specialized products that will allow you to:

  • Completely remove the gel polish from the nail plate, leaving not even the thinnest film. A thin transparent layer of coating remaining on the nails will ruin the future manicure, depriving it of both aesthetics and durability.
  • Prepare a base for your next manicure that will make you look flawless.
  • Strengthen nails thanks to nourishing and moisturizing ingredients.

To simplify the task of removing shellac, professional kits are used. They are suitable for both salon and home use.

The standard set contains a shellac dissolver, an orange stick, disposable nail bags, a professional nail file and cuticle oil.

In specialized salons, only professional products are used and the technology for removing shellac coating is as follows:

  1. Shellac remover is applied to cotton sponges that look like regular fingertips. They are put on each finger and secured with Velcro. Thus, the liquid gradually corrodes the coating without affecting the skin.
  2. After 10 minutes of exposure, the sponges are removed, and the remaining softened gel is removed with an orange stick.

Video tips

Professional masters use high-quality products in their work, which saturate the nails with caring components during the procedure. Immediately after this, you can apply a new coating; this will not harm your nails.

Types of shellac remover

The choice of shellac remover should be taken very seriously. A durable coating is difficult to remove, so some liquids have an aggressive effect not only on the varnish, but also on the nail plate.

Any shellac remover contains acetone or its analogues, for example, acetylate, solvent. These chemical compounds break down gel polish well, but a side effect of use is dryness of the nail plate. Another component often found in many liquids, isopropyl alcohol, also has a negative effect on the nail.

To neutralize or reduce the negative impact of chemical elements on the nail, well-known brands supplement the composition of liquids with vitamins A and E, petroleum jelly, glycerin, disinfectant additives, plant extracts and essential oils. Castor, lemon, almond oils, tea tree extract, and wheat germ decoction are good for nails. Some manufacturers produce this nourishing liquid under the name “smart enamel” because it provides safe comprehensive care and promotes a healthy appearance.

If the product does not contain nutrients, be sure to use cuticle oil after each shellac removal procedure. This will prevent the cuticle and nail plate from drying out. It is strictly not recommended to remove the coating with concentrated acetone. It aggressively affects the nail plate, provokes delamination of the nail and, penetrating the body through the skin, poisons it with toxins. To avoid harm to health, use high-quality shellac remover.

Let's look at the most popular liquids.

  1. Firm liquid CND (Shellac) gently removes varnish in an extremely short period of time - 8 minutes (standard 10-15 minutes). The vitamin E and macadamia nut oil included in the composition moisturizes, preventing the nail plate and cuticle from drying out and the appearance of white spots on the nails. Some brand liquids have a pleasant smell (CND Product Remover).
  2. Manufacturer Color Couture Entity One produces the product in containers with a very convenient dispenser. The protective layer of the nail plate is created by lanolin, which prevents dryness and irritation.
  3. Liquids from companies Gelish Harmony, Jessica Geleration,GelFx Orly dissolve the polish in 10 minutes without harming the natural nail plate.
  4. Firm Astonising produces liquids that are suitable for removing not only shellac, but also gel polish and acrylic.
  5. Brand products are more versatile IBD Just Gel. They remove any types of coatings from the nail plate: gel polishes, acrylic, tips, fiberglass. In addition, the composition includes clotrimazole, an antifungal and antibacterial agent. Thus, not only protection occurs, but also treatment of the nail.

Well-groomed hands, a long-lasting beautiful manicure that is not afraid of any external factors, such as housework, is the dream of all modern women. Its embodiment was a manicure using a special shellac coating, which is a kind of symbiosis between nail polish and nail gel.

It looks very impressive, and most importantly, it lasts for about three weeks. The process of removing this product also requires time and skill. There is not always time or financial opportunity to visit a specialist in a beauty salon. But one nail color can become boring over such a long period of time.

Since shellac coating is a varnish with a certain gel content, this substance is removed quite simply. For this process, there is no need to mechanically process the nails with a file, as with gel coating. There are several ways to quickly and efficiently remove shellac on your own, without turning to a manicurist for help.

Removing shellac using a professional kit

You can remove shellac from nails efficiently and safely by purchasing a professional kit designed for this purpose. Its cost ranges from 500 to 800 rubles. The kit includes the following items:

  1. A special remover designed to dissolve this manicure composition.
  2. Disposable nail wraps.
  3. Sticks made from orange wood.
  4. Softening oil for cuticle treatment.
  5. Professional mechanical file.

Process description

This process takes about fifteen minutes. Clean and thoroughly dry the skin of your hands. Then we impregnate the nail wrappers, reminiscent of strips of medical plaster, with a solvent composition. After that, we attach the adhesive strip to the nail plate with the side that was treated with the solvent liquid.

After a short period of time, remove the stickers. Ultimately, only a thin, translucent film should remain from the coating on the nails, which can be easily and quickly removed with a wooden stick. At the end of the procedure, we polish the surface of the nail with a nail file and cover it with a nourishing composition with moisturizing components.

Alternative (budget) method

A professional set for removing shellac manicure coating is undoubtedly good. However, due to the high cost, not everyone can afford this pleasure. And you can only buy it in specialized stores for nail design. How can you remove the remains of shellac, in the absence of a kit specially designed for this purpose? Let's use the means at hand that can be found in every home. So, you will need:

  1. Food foil
  2. Cotton pads
  3. Acetone (this substance allows you to remove shellac without a special liquid)
  4. Sanitary sticks or cuticle remover
  5. Scotch

Process description

So, in order to properly remove shellac at home, use these recommendations.

  1. Wash your hands with soap. This will remove grease and dirt from the skin and nail surface.
  2. Cut the cotton pads into a crescent shape. Soak in liquid and press firmly onto nails.
  3. The next step is to wrap each finger with a strip of pre-cut foil and secure the covering with tape to secure it.
  4. After about ten minutes, the foil can be removed from the nails.
  5. Now the softened coating can be quickly removed using a wooden stick or a manicure tool for processing the cuticle. Shellac should come off easily. If you have any difficulty with this process, wrap the foil around your nail again and wait a few more minutes.
  6. In order to clean your nails from remnants of gel polish, as well as to make their surface smooth and even, treat them with a sanding file or buff. Just be careful not to put pressure on the nail. Otherwise, you can cut down the natural plate, damage the cuticle or cause some kind of infection.

How to remove shellac polish without foil?

To remove the coating without wrapping it in foil, generously wet your feet with acetone (even better, completely immerse the nail surface in the solution using a hand bath).

Wait about fifteen minutes for the gel coating to soften as much as possible under the influence of acetone. If everything was done correctly, the shellac will be removed in the form of a thin film, to remove which the same orange wood stick is used.

It must be said that this method of removing coating from nails is less reliable and takes much longer (on average, half an hour). Shellac may come off unevenly, so in some cases the procedure has to be repeated.

In addition, a layer of ordinary food-grade polyethylene can replace foil when removing the gel coating at home. The end result is approximately the same.

How to remove shellac without acetone?

Using acetone can damage the structure of your nails, making them brittle and dull. Therefore, the question arises: what can replace this solvent when removing the shellac coating?

Unfortunately, ordinary nail polish remover is useless in this case, since it does not have a strong enough softening and dissolving effect. The manicure will only lose its shine and become several tones lighter, but the coating will remain in place.

You can replace acetone by purchasing a special remover, which is used by professional manicurists. You can order this product at a nail salon. It is not cheap - about 800 rubles. The advantages of the remover include the absence of a strong odor characteristic of acetone-containing liquids, effective removal of gel coatings, and a gentle effect on the nail plate. In addition, the composition of such products usually includes a complex of vitamins and nutrients that provide care for the nail plate.

Some young ladies prefer to use isopropyl alcohol, which can be purchased at hardware stores, to remove shellac. This solvent is very cheap and, indeed, is able to quickly and effectively remove remnants of manicure coating. However, isopropyl alcohol is a very concentrated, caustic substance and can cause skin irritation. Therefore, when using it, be extremely careful and attentive. Make sure that the solution does not come into contact with the skin and do not leave it on the nails for more than fifteen minutes.

How to properly remove shellac - pedicure on feet?

The principle and technique of removing silk polish from toenail plates is identical to the process of removing shellac manicure. However, in this case, a removal method without using foil is unlikely to be suitable due to the technical complexity of the procedure.

The easiest way to get rid of manicure at home is with a professional kit or a classic alternative with foil wrapping. For convenience of the procedure, the leg should be fixed in an elevated position. It is recommended to insert special separating sponges between your fingers.

Safety rules when removing shellac

In order not to harm your nails, but to remove shellac quickly and safely, follow the following recommendations:

  1. To avoid infection, be sure to wash your hands before the procedure. Disinfect your fingers and manicure tools with an antiseptic.
  2. Never use force to remove the coating. Do not cut or cut the covering. Shellac can be easily removed using a wooden stick. If all else fails, increase the solvent exposure time.
  3. Do not use metal manicure tools to remove shellac polish.
  4. At the end of the procedure, be sure to treat your nails with an antiseptic, such as hydrogen peroxide or chlorhexidine.
  5. It is recommended to take a break of a couple of weeks before applying a new coating.

Thus, there are many simple and budget options for how to remove shellac at home. By following the above rules, you can easily cope with this task and can change the color of your manicure coating depending on your mood and the look you want to create!

Gel polish continues to be one of the most popular decorative manicure products due to the increased resistance of the coating to mechanical damage and flawless appearance throughout the entire period of wear. And the nail design, made in shades suitable for your wardrobe from a rich palette of shellac, will last in its original form for at least several weeks without additional correction. But even the most flawless nail design gets boring over time and you want to remove the gel polish coating in the safest way. From this material you will learn how to remove shellac yourself at home so that your nails can rest and “breathe” after a long “imprisonment” under several layers of coating.

One of the main advantages of shellac is that to remove the coating it is not necessary to file the nails and thereby expose the natural plates to mechanical damage, causing their fragility, thinning and delamination. You can buy a special shellac remover kit, which contains a special liquid that quickly softens the hard coating on your nails. But if you don’t have such a liquid on hand, then you can use other products for this procedure that you probably have on your manicure table at home. You can remove shellac from your nails even with nail polish remover, and you can do without pieces of foil to fix a cotton pad with solvent.

♦ HOW TO CORRECTLY REMOVE SHELLAC WITH A SPECIAL LIQUID

It is advisable to remove hardened gel polish from nails with a professional product to prevent delamination and thinning of the nail plates. The following brands have proven themselves well: Masura Liquid, CND Nourishing Remover, Nano Professional Remover, Solomeya Nail Remover Artificial, Nila Uni-Cleaner, Severina.




· Shellac remover;

· Buff for polishing nails;

· Thin foil (cut into square pieces);

· Cotton pads (each pad is cut into four parts);

Step-by-step instruction:

❶ We treat our fingers with an antiseptic and place a piece of cotton pad soaked in a special liquid on each nail;


❷ To press the cotton pad tightly to the nail, twist a piece of foil around each nail plate and secure the workpiece with an “envelope”;


❸ After 10-15 minutes, remove all the foil “envelopes” from the fingers and carefully clean the softened coating from the nail plates with a pusher or an orange stick;


❹ A thin film of shellac may remain on the surface of the nail plates, which we remove by lightly sanding with a nail file (literally run over each nail several times), and then treat the nails with a polishing buff;


❺ After polishing the nail plates, apply a special softening oil to the cuticle with a brush, and then rub it into the keratinized skin;


❻ If your nails look weak and thin, take a strengthening bath with sea salt a few hours after the procedure, apply a mask with red pepper to the nail plates.

♦ HOW TO REMOVE SHELLLAC WITHOUT USING FOIL

It is quite possible to perform this procedure at home without foil and cotton pads, replacing these materials with a regular adhesive plaster.

Tools and materials for the procedure:

· Gel polish remover (or nail polish remover with acetone);

· Orange sticks or a metal pusher with a rounded spatula;

· Glass or ceramic file with fine abrasive;

· Buff for polishing nails;

· Adhesive plaster, cut into 10 large pieces;

· Wide bowl;

· Vaseline or fatty cream.

· Softening cuticle oil.

Step-by-step instruction:

❶ Use a file with a fine abrasive to lightly sand the surface of the coating, removing the top layer of topcoat;


❷ Pour softening liquid into a bowl so that you can dip your fingertips into it;


❸ Apply a thick layer of Vaseline or fatty cream to the periungual skin;


❹ We wrap the upper phalanx of each finger with an adhesive plaster and immerse the fingertips in a bowl of liquid;


❺ After 15 minutes, remove the adhesive plaster from your fingers and carefully remove the softened coating with an orange stick or pusher, moving from the cuticle to the tip of the free edge;


❻ Polish the surface of the nail plates with a buff and rub softening oil into the cuticle;


❼ After a few hours, take a bath with warm water in which you can dissolve 4 drops of iodine and 2 teaspoons of sea salt to strengthen your nails.

♦ HOW TO REMOVE SHELLAC WITHOUT SPECIAL LIQUID

For the procedure, you can use acetone, which is one of the strongest solvents. But it is strictly contraindicated to use this product for owners of very thin, brittle and peeling nails. It is advisable to remove shellac without a special liquid only in emergency cases, when you urgently need to get rid of decorative manicure, and you only have acetone on hand.

Tools and materials for the procedure:

· Acetone solution (concentration no more than 60%);

· Orange sticks;

· File with fine abrasive;

· Vaseline or fatty cream;

· Cuticle oil;

· Moisturizing cream;

· Wide bowl.

Step-by-step instruction:

❶ It is advisable to warm up the acetone solution (60%) a little. Fill the pan with hot water (about 1/4 of the volume) and place a bowl of acetone solution in it (so you can dip your fingertips in it). It is enough to keep the bowl in the pan for 3-4 minutes;

❷ Remove the top layer of shellac using a nail file, and then remove dust with a manicure brush;

❸ To protect the periungual skin from exposure to strong solvents, apply a thick layer of rich cream to the upper phalanx of each finger, without going into the nail plates;

❹ Dip your fingertips into a bowl of solvent so that the liquid completely covers the nails;

❺ Keep your fingertips in the bowl for about 10 minutes. After this time, the coating will noticeably swell and begin to peel off slightly;

❻ Then remove your fingers from the bowl and use an orange stick to remove the softened coating from each nail;

❼ After the procedure, wash your hands thoroughly with soap, wipe dry with a towel and apply moisturizer to the skin of your hands. After a few hours, it is advisable to take a strengthening nail bath.

♦ HOW TO REMOVE SHELLAC WITH NAIL VARNISH REMOVER

For this procedure, a regular nail polish remover containing acetone is suitable. We will also need foil squares, cotton pads and orange sticks;

❶ Fold a cotton pad in half and soak it in liquid, and then apply it to the shellac-coated nail;

❷ Pressing the cotton pad tightly, wrap a piece of foil around the tip of your finger, which will securely fix the cotton pad and prevent the evaporation of the solvent;

❸ After 15 minutes, remove the foil from each finger and use an orange stick to remove the shellac from the nails;

❹ Massage the skin around your nails and apply special cuticle oil to it.

♦ HOW TO REMOVE SHELLAC USING SPECIAL WIPES

Very convenient disposable napkins with impregnation in the form of covers. The napkin is opened in the area of ​​the incision, the film is torn off and the cover is put on the tip of the finger. The napkin is hermetically attached to the finger and within 10 minutes the gel polish coating is completely softened.


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♦ VIDEO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS

Over the past few years, manicures with shellac coating have been very popular. And this is not surprising, because it makes your nails look flawless for several weeks. And there is no need to repaint them often. Therefore, many women liked him.

However, sooner or later the coating will still have to be removed. And here almost every girl faces a dilemma: where is the best place to do this? In the salon or at home? We invite you to understand this issue and find out how you can easily remove shellac at home.

Professional salon products

Shellac gel looks impressive on nails. But after a couple of weeks, when the nail plate grows, the appearance of the hands becomes unkempt. Therefore, it is imperative to remove the gel on time.

Product Remover liquid is designed specifically for the safest possible removal of gel polish and works great with Shellac coatings. A small volume (about 200 ml) is produced especially for home use.

For those who often use this solution, there is also a large package. They use it to remove shellac in a salon, so some of them sell this solution in portions.

For convenience, the company has also released cotton sponge covers for nails. They fit comfortably on your finger and don’t move out. This allows the coating to spend the required time under the influence of the solution, and the girl does not experience discomfort during the procedure.

To remove shellac as carefully as possible, you can use other professional products. For example:

  • Nano Professional;
  • Bluesky;
  • Nourishing Remover.

They remove varnish quickly and carefully.

The classic scheme for removing gel polish from a nail using the above products is extremely simple.

  1. First of all, hands must be washed with soap and dried.
  2. A small amount of liquid is applied to the sponge (so that it is completely saturated with it).
  3. The sponge is attached with the wet side to the nail and secured to the finger using Velcro. This procedure is repeated on each nail and left to act for 10 minutes.

After the time has passed, the nail that still has the sponge on it is lightly massaged to remove any remaining shellac. After removing the paper base, the nail should be clean of coating. If there are any traces of shellac left on it, the pattern can be repeated by again wetting the same sponge and applying it to the nail.

Homemade alternatives to professional solvents

Remover is a special salon product that softens the dense structure of hardened shellac. Its less concentrated version is nail polish remover, which is freely sold in any cosmetics stores. In search of a suitable composition, some women go to the construction department of retail outlets.

  1. Acetone. Most often this product is sold undiluted. It can handle shellac without any problems, but you will have to take extra care to protect your skin. Acetone can not only dry out and thin the skin, but also cause allergic reactions.
  2. Isopropyl alcohol is also able to soften gel polish. In addition to irritating the skin, it is dangerous due to its unpleasant pungent odor.

Both agents are used as described above. Do not allow acetone or isopropyl alcohol to come into contact with your hands for more than 15 minutes. Be sure to apply nourishing cream and nail oil afterwards.

It’s not difficult to find a replacement for a professional product, but for the most part these are specialized liquids for completely different jobs. Your pens deserve the best, so you shouldn’t test aggressive compounds on them.

Acetone and nail polish remover

Special solvents from the gel polish manufacturer are, of course, much more convenient to use than improvised means. However, if there is no access to such a liquid, and it is necessary to quickly remove shellac from nails, you can use an acetone-containing solution with a concentration of up to 99%. You can find this in specialized stores, since the fifty percent product is most often presented on the shelves.

How to remove shellac at home? It is enough to use the above concentrate and several cotton pads. The procedure is carried out on nails free of dirt and grease and clean skin of the hands.

Since it is impossible to avoid contact of acetone with the skin when removing it yourself, you should try to protect the latter. Fat cream or Vaseline are suitable for this. A small amount of product is applied to the skin around the finger. The layer should be about 1-1.5 cm wide and of optimal thickness.

At the stage of preparation for removal, cotton sponges can be cut into sectors, which will be slightly larger in size than the nail plate on each finger. Additionally, pieces of foil are also prepared. They should be about 5cm wide and 10cm long. This size will allow you to cover the nail plate and wrap the foil around your finger, securing it firmly.

Worth knowing! Using foil to remove gel polish at home enhances the effect of acetone and prevents it from drying out. In this case, the coating is removed faster and with better quality.

"Severina." The most popular manicure remover This is an inexpensive but quite effective product. Dissolves varnish in twelve minutes. Can be used for natural and artificial nails.

"Solomeya" This is an inexpensive product, but unlike other special liquids, it dissolves the coating in about twenty minutes.

Any traces of gel polish soaked in liquid can be easily removed using a manicure set, especially an orange stick. It is strong enough to cope with such a task, but also relatively soft so as not to scratch the nail plate.

Using the sharp side of the stick, you need to carefully clear the plate towards the edge of the nail after the varnish has been removed as much as possible using the solution.

Without foil

What to do if you suddenly don’t have foil on hand? Don't be upset, you can find a way out of this situation. There are several ways to remove old coating without using foil.

  1. Now special plastic clips for removing gel polish have appeared on sale, which greatly facilitate the task. The need to use foil is completely eliminated, but the technology remains the same - cotton pads soaked in a special product are applied to the nails and secured with clips. After the time indicated on the product has passed, they are removed, and the remaining shellac is removed using a pusher or an orange stick.
  2. If you don’t have foil or special clips on hand, you can use regular cling film. This is an excellent alternative to standard methods, since the film does not allow air to pass through, which speeds up the process of shellac destruction.
  3. Another option is polyethylene and roll plaster. The principle is almost the same as using cling film. Take a regular plastic bag and cut 10 pieces from it. Next, follow the shellac removal technique. Place the soaked cotton pad on the nail, wrap it tightly in plastic and secure with a band-aid, preventing air from getting inside.
  4. There is another method for removing the coating - cut off the top layer of varnish and place the nails in a small bath of acetone so that the liquid completely covers the nails. After 8-10 minutes, you can try to move the shellac with a stick.

Other means

At worst, shellac can be removed without special liquid.

  1. The method is suitable for experienced ones, since we will completely remove the gel polish with a file. You will need several files of different hardness and a buff. Simply begin to slowly remove the coating, layer by layer. The procedure will take about an hour depending on the skill. Do not press under any circumstances. Be careful around the rollers and cuticles! In such areas, I recommend changing the nail file to a soft one so as not to damage the skin. If you are not confident in your abilities, leave the bottom base layer. It’s better to walk with it than to saw through your nail. It is very painful and takes a long time to heal. It is not advisable to thin the plates. At best, you will have to treat them and wait for them to grow back before applying the decorative coating again. At worst, they can move away from the fingers. Finally, treat the surface with a buff. You will hide defects.
  2. The second method also involves maximum filing (remembering that the nail plate should not suffer!). Then place your hands in hot water (similar to preparing for a trim manicure). A thin layer of varnish will gradually come off when left in water for a long time, but you will still have to help it with an orange stick. This method most often works with a poorly done manicure, so there is no hope for its effectiveness if the master did his best.
  3. An additional method for those who are armed in advance. You can buy special napkins in stores and on trading platforms (for example, Aliexpress). They are hermetically packaged, the internal contents are soaked in nail polish remover. All you have to do is open the bags and put them on like caps. Next, proceed in the same way as with the first method: remove the residue and treat the nails.

Salon and home cutting: advantages and dangers

You can only file off shellac from extended nails if you decide to update the color scheme. But it is highly not recommended to remove the top layer from a natural plate yourself. If you don't have experience, you risk being left without a good nail plate. This procedure is performed exclusively with a special apparatus by a highly qualified specialist.

Experts recommend removing shellac not on your own, but in a salon with a specialist - to do this, use an artificial nail remover (it is applied to the coating for about 10 minutes, after which it is easily removed). There is no need to file off shellac like artificial nails!

When choosing a salon, pay attention not only to the experience of the specialist, but also to his attitude towards cleanliness. He must work with gloves and properly handle and store the working tool.

Restoration of the nail plate after the procedure

After you remove the shellac, the plate becomes sensitive and vulnerable. The fact is that before applying shellac, the first, shiny layer of the nail is filed off, that is, it becomes thinner. Therefore, it is important to properly care for your hands after applying and removing biogel. Taking care of the nail plate can be reduced to two basic principles:

  • hydration;
  • nutrition.

To maintain moisture levels in the skin and nails, baths with nutrients (sea buckthorn, aloe, etc.) are excellent. Sea salt is added to them to strengthen the plate. To enrich the nails and skin with nutrients, oils (with vitamins) or glycerin-based creams are used.