How to Remove Acrylic Nails: Step by Step Tutorial

by Shirlyn Ramos

There is a certain charm about possessing acrylic nails as these look glamorous and lend a longish look to your nails. You can apply attractive designs using such nails. However, here is a post that will show you a step by step tutorial to remove acrylic nails. The steps are easy but you need to wait for sometime before removing acrylic nails.

1. Arrange all the things you would need

How to Remove Acrylic Nails: Step by Step Tutorial

In order for you to remove acrylic nails, you would first need to gather things like olive oil, water, petroleum jelly, nail polish remover, nail filer, a towel, nail buffer, nail clipper, a bowl, and a bottle of moisturizer.

Remove Acrylic Nails
Remove Acrylic Nails

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2. Use a clipper to cut your acrylic nail

You would have to begin by cutting your acrylic nail using a clipper.

Remove Acrylic Nails
Remove Acrylic Nails

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3. Fill a glass bowl with some acetone nail polish remover

The next step will see you filling a glass bowl with nail polish remover.

Remove Acrylic Nails
Remove Acrylic Nails

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4. Use the nail file to remove the glossy look of your acrylic nail

Next step will see you using a nail filer that will start to buff the nails. This will make sure the gloss on these nails is removed. Remove wholly.

Removing Acrylic Nails
Removing Acrylic Nails

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5. Apply the petroleum jelly on your skin surrounding the nails

This is done so that the nail polish remover doesn’t hurt the delicate skin around and under the nails. But, do make sure to apply two coats to be safe.

Removing Acrylic Nails
Removing Acrylic Nails

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6. Remove the glue from your nails

You would need your nails to be dipped in nail polish remover that has been filled in a bowl. Keep these nails submerged at least for half an hour.

Removing Acrylic Nails
Removing Acrylic Nails

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7. Remove the gel from your acrylic nails for another few more minutes

In order to get rid of these fake nails, you need to dip your nails further for about 20 minutes but be gentle while doing so.

Acrylic Nails
Acrylic Nails

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8. Wash with water

After the nails have been removed, these need to be washed with fresh water.

Acrylic Nails
Acrylic Nails

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9. Apply a copious amount of olive oil on your nails

Using olive oil to moisturize your nails is important as it soothes the skin and nails. Massage your nails with the oil for 20 minutes.

Acrylic Nails
Acrylic Nails

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10. Use a buffer in case your nails seem rough

After you have moisturized your nails, and they still look rough, buffer them.

Acrylic Nails
Acrylic Nails

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There are a lot of acrylic nail art tutorials that teach you the art of removing acrylic nails, and you can really learn a lot from these amazingly knowledgeable nail art tutorials. One such tutorial has been shown to you above and am sure you will practice these steps at home someday. Happy learning gals!

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About Shirlyn Ramos

Shirlyn Ramos has worked as a manager for a famous nail salon chain for over 10 years. She's seen it all, and now she likes to share her experience with others in the hopes of helping them create beautiful nails. When she's not busy with work, Shirlyn enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves going on walks and exploring new places.

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