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How can you remove extended acrylic or gel nails at home? Detailed instructions with video. How to remove extended gel nails by yourself. How to remove extended nails at home: video

The article answers possible questions of those who remove extended nails for the first time at home. Before proceeding with the removal of gel or acrylic nails, you should find out what and how to do, evaluate the result, analyze the pros and cons of existing methods.

Removal of extended nails does not require special knowledge, skills, tools, materials. The process is quite simple and does not require the participation of a specialist.

IMPORTANT : Before proceeding with the removal of artificially extended nails, remember what material the master used. The methods for removing gel and acrylic are different!

Nail Removal Tools

To remove gel nails you need tools:

Nail clippers or sump;
coarse nail file (abrasiveness (grit) - 80/80, 80/100) or a manicure milling cutter.


To remove acrylic mass from the nail plate, you will need:

Manicure nail clippers or cutter (tips cutter);
acrylic remover or any acetone-based product (acetone);
cotton sponges;
aluminum foil, cut into 8x8 cm squares. Number of squares - 10 pcs;
pusher, orange stick or flosser.


How to remove gel nails by yourself? Removal instructions

IMPORTANT : Gel patch plates will not soften under the influence of solvents! They need to be cut down. It can take 5-10 minutes to process one nail plate.

1. To reduce the cutting area, nails should be shortened with nail clippers or a sump. This must be done very carefully so that the gel does not crack and injure the natural nail plate.


IMPORTANT : Be extremely careful when shortening artificial nails. When removed, the loose edges of the artificial nails can shoot back, injuring the eyes. To protect yourself, place your hands in a transparent plastic bag or use protective goggles.

If the gel layer is thick enough, first cut it to the desired thickness as shown in the diagram.


2.Use a coarse coarse file or nail cutter to cut off the gel material from the nail.

IMPORTANT: To remove the gel, glass files, metal tools with a notch, europum, buff are not used.

IMPORTANT: A lot of dust is generated when cutting. It is worth taking care of the protection of the respiratory tract.

Rules for cutting off a gel coating (for a file):
start with your left hand (for right-handed people);
clamp the nail file between the middle and thumb;
pressure on the file is exerted by the index finger;
protect fingers in contact with the file with adhesive tape. Fingers will not slip and injure;
the finger from which the gel is cut off is held or fixed;
from time to time, the removal of the gel must be controlled so as not to damage the natural nail plate.

IMPORTANT: A 0.5 mm thick layer of gel should remain on the native nail plate.

3. After removing the nails, grind the nail plate with a buff or a file for polishing. It is recommended to apply olive oil to the nail before sanding.

IMPORTANT: While sanding the nail, move the tool to one side so that the nail does not heat up.



How to remove acrylic nails without consequences? Removal instructions

Method I. With a nail remover or acetone-based product.

1. Remove the free edge of the backing with nail clippers or a sump.

2. When building up, the acrylic pads are covered with a special compound that needs to be cut down, otherwise it will prevent the base material from softening during the removal process.

3. Apply a sponge soaked in acrylic remover or acetone based nail polish remover to each nail. The sponge can be trimmed to fit the size of the nail.


4. Secure the sponges to the nail plates using a tight foil wrap. This prevents the liquid from evaporating, retains the heat needed to start a chemical reaction.

5. Remove the foil with sponges after 30-40 minutes. If the acrylic continues to adhere, repeat the procedure (10 min.)


6. Remove any remaining coating with a pusher or orange stick.


7. Polish your nails with a file-polisher or buff. Apply medicated varnish.


Method II. Cutting off the acrylic layer.

The process is identical to removing gel nails.

Method III. Using dental floss (floss).

1. With a pusher or wooden stick, lift the entire bottom edge of the acrylic plate (from the cuticle).


2. Place the floss under the bottom edge of the nail.

3. Slowly and gently advance the thread while lifting the acrylic plate slightly at the same time.

4. After removing the artificial covering, the natural nail plates are sanded.

IMPORTANT: Regardless of the method of removing artificial nails, the natural nail plate requires close attention and care during the recovery period.


Cuticle oil: effects on nails

In the process of removing the artificial coating, in addition to the native nail, the cuticle also suffers. The skin around the nail plate dries up, cracks.

Cuticle oil is a nourishing agent that
moisturizes,
saturates with vitamins,
prevents flaking of the skin around the nail,
activates the growth of the nail plate,
improves blood circulation.

Cuticle oil is used every evening until the nails are fully restored. The product is rubbed into each nail in turn. Remains on hands until completely absorbed. The nail restoration process takes several weeks.

You can make your own cuticle oil. The basis of any product for the care of the nail plate and the skin around is essential oils. To eliminate thinning and delamination of the nail plate, bergamot, patchouli, ylang-ylang are used. General strengthening of nails will provide the use of lemon, eucalyptus, chamomile, lavender, rosemary, thyme, tea tree. An alternative to essential oils can be 5-6 drops of lemon juice.


Use essential oils in combination (2-3 types). This will speed up the recovery process.

Add a few drops of your favorite essential oils to vegetable oil (olive, hemp). The required amount of vegetable oil is 25-30 ml. Vegetable oils can be mixed, for example 15 ml of grape seed oil and 10 ml of jojoba.

It is advisable to add 1 capsule of vitamin E to the oil mixture.


Ekaterina, 25 years old, Rostov-on-Don

A friend uses foil with already fixed squares-sponges to remove acrylic coating. Very comfortably.

Anna, 30 years old, Moscow

At the dacha, I had to remove the gel myself. The process is quite laborious. Requires attention, strength, patience. But everything went well!
If there is no way to get to the master, you can work hard.

Anastasia, 22 years old, Pavlovsky Posad

I took off my acrylic nails using an acetone bath (on the advice of a friend). Horror! The pungent smell of acetone and dry skin of the hands.

The next experience was with sponges and foil. Simple and affordable. The main thing is not to forget to cut the top coat from acrylic.

The layers came off quickly, the nails practically did not need to be restored.

The fun way with dental floss - a must try!

Video: Removing acrylic

Video: How to remove extended nails at home

Video: How to properly remove artificial nails with a milling cutter

Artificial marigolds grow back very quickly and become not as beautiful as before. In this case, the question arises, how to remove extended nails at home without harming the nail plate?

The most logical and simple way is to contact the salon. Most often, this procedure is inexpensive, but fast and safe. Usually the nail technician simply cuts off the gel or acrylic coating, or places the nails in a special solution.

But what if you don't have time to visit the salon? Let's figure out how to do it yourself.

How to remove acrylic nails at home

You chose acrylic for modeling marigolds, and after a while you needed to get rid of them. So how to remove extended nails at home? It is worth noting that the process takes a lot of time, but it is not particularly complicated.

Purchase a special acrylic dissolving liquid. If you couldn't get it, you can use a nail polish remover with a higher concentration of acetone. You will also need: nail file, foil, cotton balls and tweezers.

  • To begin with, we will remove the excess length: "bite off" with tweezers the free edges of the artificial nail plate, not adjacent to the finger itself.
  • Now carefully and slowly cut the rest of the covering. In general, at first it will be very inconvenient - the file will begin to slip, but you should be more patient and continue to methodically remove excess material. It is important not to leave any coating residues - otherwise you will not be able to remove the acrylic itself.
  • Let's start getting rid of acrylic. We will soften it by soaking a cotton ball with a nail polish remover, put it on the nail plate and wrap our finger with ordinary baking foil. Let's fix its edges. The solvent will no longer be able to evaporate.
  • Let's check if the acrylic has softened. This can be done only twenty to thirty minutes after you apply cotton wool to the acrylic. If the process has started, take a special orange stick or pusher and remove the acrylic from the nails freed from the foil.
  • Re-run the solvent over the cleaned nail plates in order to remove the remnants of the material that could not be scraped off.
  • It remains only to wash your hands with soap and to treat the damaged nail plates with cream or cosmetic oil.
  • Done, the extended nails have been removed!

Attention! Never peel off the artificial nail! This can severely damage and disfigure your own nail plate.

Now you know how to remove acrylic extension nails at home. But what if you did the equally popular gel polish modeling?

How to remove extended gel nails yourself

So, let's move on to a more difficult task - we will remove gel nails. Not everyone knows how to independently remove extended nails from the gel.

For work we need two nail files 80/100 grit and 180 grit, tips cutter, buff and a brush for removing dust.

This process can be divided into several basic steps:

  1. Using a nail cutter, we remove the excess length of the artificial nail plate.
  2. Now we will carefully cut down the thickness, it is better to protect the face - a lot of dust appears when cutting. If necessary, remove dust with a brush.
  3. We take an 80/100 grit file in our hands and slowly cut off the gel. Then we will use a 180 grit file.
  4. When we completely get rid of the gel coating, we will polish our own nail plate with a buff.
  5. After the final removal of the gel, treat the nails and cuticles, and nourish the nail plate itself with cream or cosmetic oil.
  6. Done, gel nails removed!

There are no such tasks that a modern woman could not cope with, so if you decide to get rid of ugly nails, feel free to get down to business. First of all, you need to know what material the master used for building. This will determine the tactics and help decide how to remove extended nails at home. Indeed, depending on the material used, the methods of removing the manicure are radically different.

For example, if acrylic was used for building, then in this case a special liquid will be needed that dissolves this material. But to remove a nail extended with the use of a gel is possible only by cutting it off. But before you remove the manicure, the marigolds must be prepared.

Preparatory stage

Processing should be done not only before starting to do a manicure, but also before removing it. First you need to reduce them in size. To do this, you can use nail scissors or special "tips cutters" that are used in manicure offices. Of course, a professional boat would be perfect, but small scissors will do the job quite well. You can also use nail clippers.

So, with the help of scissors or tweezers, we very carefully cut off each grown nail. We carry out this execution slowly, otherwise there is a risk of damaging our own nail plate. When the nails on both hands are trimmed, you can safely remove the artificial tips.

Removing acrylic nails

Before proceeding with the removal of the acrylic coating, you need to prepare the following:

  • foil;
  • cotton swabs;
  • special liquid for removing acrylic;
  • manicure file.

You can buy a special liquid at a professional cosmetics salon. If there is no such possibility, then it's okay. A nail polish remover is suitable, but acetone must be included. The foil should be cut into 10 pieces slightly larger than the nail.

To remove acrylic extended nails at home, the first thing to do is to remove the special varnish. In professional language, it is called "finish". To do this, we begin to carefully cut the finish with a file with a coarse dusting. If this coating is not removed immediately, then it will be impossible to dissolve the acrylic.

After the top varnished layer is removed, we apply a tampon to each nail, which we pre-moisten abundantly in a special liquid or acetone. And since acetone tends to evaporate quickly, we put a piece of foil on the tampon and press it tightly. In fact, the foil acts as an impromptu blanket. Repeat this procedure with each nail and leave for 35-45 minutes.

Then you can proceed directly to the removal of acrylic. During this time, it has dissolved and become jelly-like, so it will be easy to remove. To do this, you can use tweezers or any other sharp object with which we pick up the jelly-like acrylic and remove it from the nail plate.

It is better to remove the foil one by one, since acrylic hardens very quickly outdoors. Therefore, it must be removed very quickly. But if, nevertheless, somewhere on the nail plates you notice the remains of acrylic, then it can be removed with a cotton swab dipped in liquid or acetone.

After complete removal of acrylic, hands must be thoroughly washed and lubricated with a nourishing cream.

The master tells how to remove extended nails at home in the following video:

We remove our own gel-based nails

Now let's talk about how to remove gel nails at home. Today, gel coatings are very popular due to their strength. But the only caveat is that the gel cannot be dissolved with a liquid. And then there is only one option, that is to cut it down. Of course, in the salon a professional will only need 10 minutes to process one nail, it will take a little more time for us, but the end result will be no worse.

Many girls may have a reasonable question about the sander. Can I use it to remove a manicure? It is worth noting here that this is a misconception that a typewriter will save you time. Indeed, during its operation, the nail plate will be very hot and here you will certainly have to take breaks so that the nail "cools". Therefore, there is no way to save time.

We need files, but not the ones that come with manicure sets. Both files should be coated with an abrasive coating of 150 × 180 grit, and the second 80 × 100 grit. These files can be purchased at a specialized beauty salon. We will also need a brush with which we will shake off the dust.

So, with a nail file 80 × 100, we begin to file off the top layer of the nail. Movements should be quick and sharp. When cutting the top layer, it is necessary to periodically shake off the dust with a brush and moisten the nail plate with a cotton swab. The tampon must first be moistened with acetone. This will help you see when your own nail will start to appear. If the gel is not visible or not, then you can tap on the nail. The gel is very hard, then when you tap it, it will sound like you are tapping on plastic.

After the top layer has been cut off, go over the nails again with a 150 × 180 file. And the final touch is to polish your nails. Next, you need to wash your hands thoroughly and apply a moisturizer.

And now a short video on how the master does it:

How to remove extended nails, you can figure it out yourself.

However, if there is no opportunity to contact the master, and the nails need to be removed urgently, you can remove the extended nails at home.

Moreover, it practically won't take time and money ...

By the way, those who prefer to speak extended nails should know that it is correct to say extended nails.

For your convenience, we will speak in a language that is understandable to everyone and use a convenient and familiar expression for everyone.

How to remove acrylic from extended nails

If the nails have been extended with acrylic, it is better to buy a special liquid.

If you do not remember what was used during the procedure, and it is problematic to look for a professional liquid, you can take the usual type.

However, today options are offered without acetone - this will definitely not help. It is necessary to take just the acetone mixture.

By the way, there is no need to talk about the dangers of acetone.

Remember how girls painted their nails in Soviet times?

Then there were no professional tools, there were varnishes of several colors, which were stored for 5-10, or even more years, diluted with the same acetone, and removed with it. And what, the nails were spoiled?

No, people were strong and healthy, including their nails.

There is much less acetone in modern nail polish removers than it used to be, so you should not be afraid, contrary to popular belief. Remember, advertising a safe, acetone-free liquid is just a marketing ploy.

So, if carried out, the following materials will be needed for removal:

  • cotton pads (pieces of cloth are also suitable, but it's still better to find cotton pads);
  • foil (food will be quite appropriate).

It is important to cut the foil into several approximately equal pieces. As you might have guessed, one piece of foil will come in handy for each finger. The size is about 12 x 7 cm.

In the case of a home procedure, the savings are scanty, so you can not cut the discs, which, moreover, will begin to exfoliate.

How to remove acrylic-based nails:

  • take the cutter. You hardly know what it is, if you are not related to the manicure craft and. However, it can be replaced with scissors or nippers (NOT for leather);
  • trim the edge of the nail with the tool to your own;
  • remove the finish gel with a durable nail file. What is the finish line? Varnish that gives shine. It is the most durable, so it is difficult to erase it with a file, but it is necessary. Without this, the nails will not come off, will not dissolve and are unlikely to fall off on their own;
  • well soak cotton pads in nail polish remover, apply one to each finger;
  • one at a time and wrap in foil. It is important to prepare it in advance and wrap it immediately after applying the disc;
  • to remove acrylic extended nails at home, you need to make sure that the air does not remain inside, and then wait 30-40 minutes. If your fingers are warm or even hot, it does not matter, it should be so, because the skin of the hands is delicate, and the liquid with acetone is not too soft, a little aggressive, which will not affect the appearance of your pens after removal;
  • peel off the acrylic with a plastic or metal spatula or other suitable tool, which will acquire a soft consistency.

How to remove gel from extended nails at home

With gel, everything is much more complicated.

Neither acetone nor professional liquid will take it.

In the conditions of beauty salons, the gel is either cut off with a file, or removed by a device.

The device works on each finger for about three minutes, but the gel has to be sawed with professional hands for about 10 minutes.

Consider how long it will take you to remove your extended nails at home.

And its removal provides for the presence of simple wide files with an indicator of 80/100.

Others, especially glass and metal nail files, simply won't do the job.

Be sure to lubricate your nails with oil or cream. Special varnishes for strengthening are now sold in stores. They won't hurt in any way.

Minimum harm when removing extended nails at home

How to remove extended nails so as not to harm your own? There are some simple tips:

  • do not try to pull off your nails. Remember, during the extension process, the master did everything so that the nail had maximum adhesion to the material, so if you try to damage the extended nail, you will damage your own;
  • do not try to cut extended nails. The main load goes, again, to your own nail, which can loosen, exfoliate, break where it will be very painful;
  • after removing the extended nails, it is better to lubricate the hands and nails with a moisturizer;
  • For those who think it is important to understand that extensions are not the best option for long and healthy nails.

However, if you do everything correctly and the top layer of the nail will not be disturbed, and most importantly, after the procedure, do not forget to take care of the care and covering the nail with an even layer of varnish, the nails can become long and strong. However, one cannot say for sure, because much here is individual.

When it is not possible to remove extended nails in the salon, you can perform this procedure at home. It should not be postponed: manicurists do not advise wearing such a coating for more than three weeks, since natural plates have an additional load, which can lead to their damage.

When removing the coating, it is important to take into account some of the nuances in order to carry out the procedure quickly and without harm to the nails, which can be easily damaged by improper actions.

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    Even in the salon, the coating removal procedure takes about an hour. Therefore, when going to remove extended nails at home, you need to be patient. You should not rush, it is important to make sure that the actions do not cause pain.

    Under no circumstances should artificial nails be torn off. Many people believe that the tips will easily move away from the plate if you just pick them up tightly. But this method will not work if the task is to remove the coating without harming the "native" nails. And if you try to tear off the tips, then they can really come off, but only together with the top layer of the nail.

    For each type of extension technique: acrylic and gel, a specific method of removing the coating is used.

    Acrylic is usually removed with a special solution, and the gel is removed with files or a special apparatus.

    Preparation

    Preparation for removing both types of coating is the same.

    It is necessary to cut off the edges of the tips with nail scissors or forceps, then it will be more convenient to remove them. There is no need to rush, the artificial plate is very tough, and you need to adjust.

    You should act carefully so as not to hurt yourself on the edges of the cut tips. The craftsmen in the cabin usually have a boat at their disposal - a special tip cutter. For home use, you can buy it at a nail art specialty store.

    1. 1. Special liquid for material softening. Acrylic remover is often used to remove acrylic. But you can take a nail polish remover, which contains acetone.
    2. 2. Hairdresser's foil (can be replaced with conventional foil for baking). It must immediately be cut into squares of the same size - in total, 10 pieces are required.
    3. 3. Cotton swabs. You will also need 10 of them.
    4. 4. Rough file.

    Acrylic nail removal procedure

    When the artificial nail edge has been removed, you can begin to file the top coat (shiny). Otherwise, the product will not be able to act on the acrylic. After that, it is required to moisten the tampons in acetone or a purchased special liquid, apply to each plate and securely fix with foil, avoiding gaps. This must be done so that the liquid does not evaporate quickly.

    Removing the acrylic coating

    The tool completely softens the acrylic in fifty minutes, after which the material looks like jelly. You must act immediately - you should pick up the material with a sharp object (for example, an orange stick or a pusher). On contact with air, acrylic hardens again. The remains must be removed with a damp cotton pad.

    Gel nail removal procedure

    Gel polish is particularly durable, and ordinary acetone will not turn this material into a jelly-like mass. You will have to cut it down, otherwise you will not be able to remove the cover. The master takes an average of five to ten minutes for one nail. A beginner at home will need more time.

    Removing the gel with a file

    You will need:

    • cotton pads;
    • files with abrasiveness 180 * 240, 150 * 180 and 80 * 100;
    • acetone.

    Craftsmen often use a special grinder, but it is quite expensive, so it is not always advisable to buy and use such a machine at home. You can use regular nail files. You should choose a plastic or wooden version with a special coating, it is better to refuse glass and metal.

    Sequencing:

    1. 1. It is necessary to take a file 80 * 100, remove the surface of the nail with horizontal movements. The resulting dust must be removed in a timely manner so as not to accidentally cut off the natural nail. From time to time, the plate should be wiped with a disc soaked in acetone.
    2. 2. Then you need to take a file 150 * 180, in which the spraying is softer and finer. Slowly grind off the artificial layer, smoothly approaching the natural plates. No need to try to cut the cover clean. Craftsmen usually leave a gap of the gel, which grows back over time and is cut off without problems.
    3. 3. The plates must be polished with a file 180 * 240. Then put your hands in warm water for twenty minutes, apply oil or cream to the cuticle.

    You have to work with the gel longer than with acrylic, but if you wish, you can learn how to remove such a coating yourself.