How to remove extended nails at home
Beauty salons offer a wide range of services in the nail industry. Wanting to look great around the clock, ladies do anything. They get their nails done, do paraffin therapy, and visit a manicure and pedicure room. But what to do when you can’t go to a specialist who can help you get rid of extended nails? That's right, remove them yourself at home. Important recommendations developed specifically for these purposes will make the procedure quick and painless.
From the history. About fifteen years ago, beauties used false hairpieces and special eyelash curlers, and in those days their nails were attached with glue, after which they were covered with a thick layer of varnish. Compared to the past, the current breakthrough in the beauty industry is amazing. Previously, ladies did not think about how to remove nails at home, since false attributes were removed with the wave of a magic wand.
Nowadays, professional hairdressers know their work so well that they do extensions not for a day or two, but for a month. The only problem is the overgrown nail plate, as a result of which women’s hands lose their aesthetic appearance.
Acrylic or gel technology was used on your nails, it doesn’t matter at all, the tips are designed for two types of extensions. If you do not neglect them, your natural nails will remain intact and unharmed.There's no need to rush
The procedure for removing nails in a salon lasts about 2 hours, so you don’t need to count on a half-hour process. Pay attention to every little detail, then actions will not cause pain.
Do not try to tear off the extended nail
It is important to understand that the main goal is to remove the coating without harming your own plate. The young ladies believe that the tips will come off easily if they are properly picked up. Yes, this is true, but they will come off with the top layer of the original nail.
Step-by-step instructions for removing extended nails
Preparation. Regardless of whether you have a gel or acrylic coating, the preparation is the same.
Take nail clippers or scissors and cut off the edge of the tips on the fingers of both hands. Take your time, the artificial plate is quite rigid, so the procedure will not be easy.
Be careful not to injure yourself on the sharp edges of the cut tips. To reduce the length of extended nails, masters use a special tool - a tip cutter (cutter). It can be purchased at a professional cosmetics store.
After the first task is completed, proceed to the second stage. Self-removal of artificial nails depends on the extension technology.
Removing acrylic nails at home
Necessary materials:
- Buy a special liquid that will soften the material. The Acrylic Remover company has proven itself well; it produces a series of products for removing acrylic (cost 460 rubles). You can also use regular nail polish remover that contains acetone.
- In addition to liquid, it is worth purchasing baking foil or hairdressing foil. Cut it into pieces measuring 3*3 (cm) so that you get 10 equal squares.
- Cotton swabs in the amount of 10 pieces and a rough nail file.
Once all the materials are ready, you can begin the procedure.
Withdrawal. You have already removed the artificial edge of the nail, so start filing off the final (shiny) coating from the entire surface. If you don't do this, you won't be able to treat the acrylic with a liquid that will soften it.
Next, you need to moisten 10 cotton swabs with a generous amount of acetone or Acrylic Remover, then apply them to each nail separately and secure with foil (wrap it around the edge of the finger without creating gaps).
The product will completely soften the acrylic after 50 minutes, causing the material to look like jelly. Now you can’t hesitate, take a sharp object (a small knife, a sheet of thin cardboard) and pick up the edge. If you do not act quickly, the acrylic will harden again when exposed to air.
After removing the softened material, remove the residue with a cotton pad, first moistening it in acetone.
This is how you remove acrylic nails yourself, without resorting to the help of nail experts. If desired, you can make a hand bath using sea salt and essential oils.
Removing gel nails at home
Gel technology is very popular among modern women. This material is durable, rarely breaks, does not wear off or cling to clothing. What else does a young lady need? Unlike acrylic, gel cannot be turned into jelly using regular acetone, so you will have to file it clean off.
The master spends approximately 12 minutes on one nail, which means that a professional will take 2 hours to treat both hands. If you are not an expert, be patient, everything will definitely work out.
Necessary materials:
- Files with abrasiveness 80*100, 150*180, 180*240.
- Paper napkin, towel or brush.
- Cotton pads.
- Acetone.
To cut off all layers of gel coating, some people use a sanding machine, which is quite expensive. Therefore, stick to regular nail files; they are sold in all cosmetic stores. Please note that the file should not be iron or glass; it is usually wooden or plastic with a special coating.
Withdrawal. Using a file with an abrasiveness of 80*100, file the surface of the nail with sharp horizontal movements. In order not to overdo it and not to cut off your own nail, remove the resulting dust, this way the nail plate will be better visible.
Keep cotton pads soaked in acetone nearby to periodically wipe the nail. If during filing it is difficult to distinguish the artificial coating from the natural one, tap on the nail; the gel is hard.
Before reaching your natural nail, stop and take a file with an abrasiveness of 150*180; it has a finer and softer coating. Continue to grind down the layer slowly, getting closer to the natural plate. Don’t try to cut down absolutely all the material, that’s not the point. Artists also leave a thin gap of gel on natural nails, over time it will grow and you will cut it.
All that remains is to polish the nails, giving them an aesthetic appearance. The procedure is carried out with a file with an abrasiveness of 180*240. When finished, immerse your hands in warm water with sea salt for 20 minutes, cover the cuticles with special oil and apply cream.
You have acquired sufficient knowledge to remove nails yourself at home. Compared to acrylic, gel requires more time and patience.
Caring for natural nails
- Use Smart Enamel nail product for damaged nails. Cover your nails with this polish every day for two weeks. The result will be 100% subject to regular use.
- Almond, castor, corn, olive or other oils have a good effect on nails from the inside. You need to rub them in every evening until you see the result.
As you may have noticed, the procedure for removing nails at home requires patience and attention to detail, but it is quite doable if you approach the process thoroughly. Be careful, use the materials described above and everything will work out. Enjoy the fruits of your labors and do not neglect proper care. Natural nails are in fashion in any weather! Be irresistible!
