Gel nails are a form of nail decoration using gel color made from nail polish mix with soft gel for nail extensions. And appli to the nails before being cured with UV light to make the gel hard and long-lasting. Gel nails can cause thin nails, torn nails, wounds that may lead to infection. Or if gel nails are done frequently, they may be harmed by UV rays, which increases the risk of cancer.
Today, the UFABET has brought you a method to remove gel nail polish that can at home for girls to try.
Equipment to prepare
- Nail polish remover
- Round cotton
- Foil
- rasp
- Nail scraper
Steps
File your nails first. If you regularly apply gel nail polish, you will be familiar with the first step of removing gel polish, which is filing off the top gel. If you do it yourself at home, do the same thing, which is to use a file to gradually grind off the top gel.
Use foil. After filing, soak a cotton ball in nail polish remover. Using a cotton ball will help to hold the remover longer than a sheet. After soaking it in nail polish remover, place it on the nail surface, then wrap it in foil and leave it for at least 10-15 minutes or until the gel polish comes off.
Be patient. After wrapping your nails with foil, you should wait 10-15 minutes for the gel nail polish to melt before using a nail scraper to gently scrape off the gel nail polish. Try not to peel off your nails with it.
Skin care. After the gel color has completely come off, it is recommend to nourish with nail oil/balm. Or you can use body oil such as coconut oil to help restore moisture to the nails after soaking in nail polish remover which may dry out the nails and surrounding skin.
When removing gel nails, do not allow the nail polish remover to come into contact. With skin other than the nails to prevent skin irritation. And Do not do gel nails for more than 3 months in a row and should rest your nails for at least 4 weeks before doing your next manicure. While resting your nails, do not forget to nourish your nails regularly every day.