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Can You Take Gel Nails Off With Regular Nail Polish Remover?

Written by Tara

Acetone offers the most effective way to remove gel nail polish at home, says board-certified dermatologist Shari Lipner, MD, FAAD. Instead of wrapping your nails in foil, she recommends using plastic food wrap.

You probably could remove gel nails with regular polish remover, but you would have to allow the nails to soak for a very long time. You need pure acetone to effectively and quickly break down the gel polish. A bottle of acetone like Pronto’s 100% Pure Acetone ($10; amazon.com) will do the trick.

Generally Will non acetone nail polish remover take off gel nails? To effectively remove gel polish, you’ll need to soak in 100 percent acetone. Non-acetone nail polish remover simply isn’t strong enough to remove gel, says Jin Soon Choi, a celebrity manicurist and founder of JINsoon Nail Lacquer.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Will nail polish remover remove gel top coat?

UV-cured top coats are technically not gels but they have some of the same properties. They are used over polish โ€” like a traditional top coat โ€” but cure very quickly when exposed to UV light. They can also be removed with any nail polish remover or acetone.

How do you get gel nails off without acetone?

Hand sanitizers, hydrogen peroxide, and cuticle oil are some of the most popular and effective methods. You can also try a kitchen oil like olive oil. If you have nothing else on hand, warm, soapy water or vinegar can be used to remove gel nails.

How do I take my gel nails off?

Acetone offers the most effective way to remove gel nail polish at home, says board-certified dermatologist Shari Lipner, MD, FAAD. Instead of wrapping your nails in foil, she recommends using plastic food wrap.

Can vinegar remove gel nail polish?

In summary, it says that if you’ve run out of nail polish remover, don’t worry! You can easily remove your polish by first soaking your nails in warm water for 10 minutes, then soaking cotton balls in a mixture of equal parts lemon juice and vinegar, and placing them on your nails for 20-30 seconds. Hurrah!

Is acetone the same as nail polish remover?

Differences between Acetone and Nail Polish Remover Acetone is a volatile, flammable and colorless liquid that is miscible with water. On the other hand, nail polish remover is an organic solvent that may include coloring, scents, oils, and solvents.

How do you remove UV gel nails at home?

The key to removing gel polish is to soak your fingertips in acetone. You can do this in a small bowl filled with acetone and a drop or two of cuticle oil, Saulsbery says, or you can use a soaked cotton ball on each nail. Tracylee prefers cotton balls to pads because they’re closer to your nails’ size and shape.

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Tara

I am Tara, and I am addicted to nail polishes and other beauty related things!:) Join me on my ride to paradise!