2023-07-14 12:00:53
Read this note to find out how to remove false and acrylic nails safely and easily at home!
Last update: 14 julio, 2023
For those who enjoy doing manicures at home, it is more than necessary to know how to remove false nails or acrylic nails in the comfort of home. Well, in this note we are going to tell you how to do it safely so you can take care of your nails and you can change them whenever you want making use of these types of techniques.
Of course, remember that it is always best to go to a professional. Especially, because when it comes to handling chemical products, such as those used in nail decoration, there is always a risk of minor burns or allergic reactions.
In the event of any difficulty, during the home procedure, do not hesitate to go to a professional manicurist or, if it is serious, directly to the emergency room.
Safe options for removing false nails at home
False nails are an excellent manicure option for those who prefer long nails or are in the process of repairing their natural nails. Besides, They are a practical and cheaper alternative than other types of techniques that fulfill the same function.
These nails are made of plastic or they can also be porcelain and come in different sizes, which are installed on top of the natural nails with the help of a special glue. Depending on the use you give to your hands, on a day-to-day basis, They can last more or less between one and two weeks.
To remove them there are special products, which are the ones that stylists usually use. However, there are some alternative ways to do it at home. Next, we tell you about them.
1. With baby oil
The first of the safe options, to remove plastic false nails at home, is using baby oil. Follow the steps that we are going to give you, below, and you will be ready for a new manicure.
Take a towel and moisten it with a little warm water, not very hot. Wrap your hands for a few minutes to allow the heat to build up and soften the false nails. Next, take the baby oil and put a considerable amount under each of the nails. With the help of the towel, take one nail at a time and lift it from the edge. If there is any stubborn false nail, put more oil on it and try to remove it again. When you have removed all the false nails, wash your hands with soap and water until all the oil is removed. End the process with a moisturizer.
2. Using nail remover
The easiest and most affordable trick to remove plastic false nails is with nail polish remover that you probably already have at home. This is what you should do:
Take 10 pieces of cotton the size of your fingernails. Soak each piece of cotton with nail remover. Wrap each of your nails with the soaked cotton. Wait a few minutes for the remover to soften the glue under the false nails. Take an orange stick or nail spatula to lift, little by little, each of the nails. Finish by removing the rest of the glue, from the natural nails, with another cotton ball dipped in remover. Wash your hands well and put on some moisturizer.
This same trick works with a combination of one part water to one part vinegar and also acetone. However, being more abrasive, this chemical will damage the false nails, preventing you from using them again.
3. With water and liquid soap
If you are in a hurry and you do not have any of the products that we have mentioned, get water and liquid soap. Follow these steps!
Put water to heat until it reaches a temperature that you can tolerate. Put it in a bowl and add two puff of liquid soap. Dip your hands in there, making sure the nails are well submerged. Leave your hands there for 10-15 minutes. With the help of an orange manicure stick, you are going to lift the nails that should come out easily. Use a file to buff your natural nails and remove any remaining glue.
2 homemade tips to remove acrylic type nails
Although acrylic nails are a type of false nails, unlike the ones we already mentioned, these are made on the natural nail with an acrylic product that comes in powder and liquid. When mixed, they result in a paste that spreads to shape the new nail, which can be as long as desired.
After doing your manicure at home, remove your acrylics whenever you want with homemade tips What are we going to give you?
1. With acetone and aluminum foil
To remove acrylic nails at home, all you need to have at home is acetone and aluminum foil. After gathering this, follow these steps:
Trim acrylic nails to reduce the surface to intervene. Of course, be careful not to cut the natural nails, if you want to keep their extension. File the remaining surface to thin the acrylic a bit so that the acetone penetrates more easily. Apply the advice above, do not file your natural nails. Take out 10 pieces of aluminum foil of a size that you can cover each of the nails with. Also cut 10 cotton balls enough to wrap around each nail. It is time to use the aluminum to wrap each nail on top of the cotton. After about 20 minutes, you can remove the aluminum foil and cotton wrappers. With the cuticle pusher, scrape the natural nail to remove any remaining glue.
You can do this same process with nail remover., if you consider that acetone is too abrasive for you. However, the action time should be longer.
2. Mixture of water with alcohol
If you want to remove acrylic nails carefully, without using more chemicals, then prepare alcohol, a bowl of water, an orange stick and a file.
Trim acrylic nails and file them down to make the process easier. Use the orange stick to lift the acrylic a little so that the mixture that we are going to make penetrates more easily. In a container mix three parts of alcohol for half of water. Dip your nails in there for 15 minutes. Use the orange toothpick again to lift the acrylic, which should already be soft. Wash your hands very well and then moisturize with some cream.
It is that simple and safe to remove your false nails at home!
With these home tricks to remove false and acrylic nails, you can get a manicure at home whenever you want. Of course, remember that if you are going to use acetone, you should stay away from sources of heat or flames, because this is a flammable chemical. In fact, we recommend you resort to this liquid only when the other tips have not worked.
Finally, if you have tried all these tricks and you cannot remove your false nails, you should not remove them by force, as your natural nails may be affected. In this case, go to a professional because the person who installed the acrylic or hairpiece system may have used difficult-to-remove products that may require other more specialized techniques.
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