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How Do You Remove Gel Nail Polish Without Acetone?

Written by Tara

Acetone offers the most effective way to remove gel nail polish at home, says board-certified dermatologist Shari Lipner, MD, FAAD.

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.

Generally What is the easiest way to take gel nail polish off? The easiest and fastest way to take off gel polish at home is to use acetone-soaked cotton balls wrapped in tin foil, and then scrape the remainder of the polish off with a nail buffer or nail file, Molly Romah, lead nail artist at Chillhouse spa in NYC, tells SELF.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

Can you remove gel polish with regular nail polish remover?

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.

What’s a substitute for acetone?

Rubbing alcohol-based products are often the best substitutes for acetone. These products include pure rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizer, deodorant, and hairspray. You can also use toothpaste or hydrogen peroxide-hot water solution instead of acetone.

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 take off nail polish without remover?

  1. Rubbing Alcohol. According to Boyce, rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer are two of the best ways to remove polish without needing an acetate remover.
  2. Vinegar and Orange Juice.
  3. Lemon.
  4. Hairspray.
  5. Soy-Based Removers.
  6. Post-Removal Care.

Will acetone ruin gel nails?

The most important part of this step is to make sure you’re using an acetone-free nail polish remover. Acetone will break down the gel manicure so if you want to keep the original polish underneath, steer clear of acetone. If this is done well, it should look like there was no polish applied on top in the first place.

Does acetone remove hard gel?

Correct removal for hard gel nails is generally to gently buff off – hard gel will not soak off in acetone, however soak off gel polish or gels can be removed with acetone.

How do you remove UV gel nails?

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.

How long does it take to soak off gel nails?

about ten to 15 minutes Soak It Off Acetone evaporates quickly, says Kandalec. The biggest mistake that leads to gel not coming off completely is not soaking the cotton enough. Repeat on all 10 nails. Then, let your nails soak for for about ten to 15 minutes, letting them go longer if the polish doesn’t easily slide off.

How do you get hard gel off without a drill?

Removal is simple. Just soak your fingers in pure acetone for about 20 minutes. If you just sit there long enough, you’ll see the dip lift off, Ms. Logan said. Dip nails are just powder and glue.

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