Who does not dream of a chic and long-term manicure? For those who are not a supporter of nail extensions, by nature they have healthy and strong nails, a way out was specially invented. Innovative material - gel polish. This is a hybrid of nail polish and gel. Those who have tried this manicure method on themselves are wondering how to remove gel polish at home. The procedure is quite simple, but has its own characteristics.
In order to save money, it’s worth starting to watch instructional videos that describe what the process is. And, of course, you will have to purchase a minimum set of tools and materials:
- Nail files of different abrasiveness.
- Liquid for dissolving gel polish.
- Cuticle nippers.
- Polishing for nails.
- Cuticle and nail oil.
Before you remove the gel polish at home, it makes sense to seek advice from the master who did the manicure. Firstly, only the master knows what specific material he used (and there are many of them). Secondly, a specialist in his field can suggest some key points that relate specifically to your nails. Thirdly, it is your master who will take into account all possible errors.
Removing gel polish at home is not much different from the same procedure in the cabin. The main steps:
- Hand disinsection (washing with soap is also suitable, in the absence of a special tool).
- Application of liquid to dissolve the material (cotton pads and cling film can be used).
- Massage the fingers during the period of exposure to the liquid (it takes about 10 minutes for each finger; for bright and saturated colors it is worth increasing the time to 15-17 minutes).
- The softened material is easily removed (if this did not happen, it is advisable to apply the liquid again; you can’t peel off the varnish by force, you can injure the nail plate).
- The free edge is filed with a nail file.
- The nail plate is sanded with a buff or a soft file (strictly in one direction).
- The cuticle is removed with nippers, oil is applied.
- The nail is polished.
Removing shellac at home will not cause any negative consequences, if you follow the technique and sequence of actions. Moreover, you can purchase a special kit that will help simplify the procedure. Naturally, the material must be professional, bought in a special store. The use of acetone is strictly prohibited, otherwise you can injure not only the nails, but also the skin around them.
Before removing gel polish at home, it is advisable to read special literature, get acquainted with the company's products. Perhaps in the series of this company there are also special fluids and tools that help remove the coating. The use of drugs of the same brand simplifies the procedure several times.
It is worth remembering that gel polish (shellac, gelish and others) is primarily a varnish. That is, the process of applying it is a manicure (but very persistent, up to 4 weeks).
Each happy owner of such beauty thinks about how to remove gel polish. At home, subject to all the rules and features, the removal procedure will not cause injury.