- Saturate a cotton round in nail polish remover, then use quick, circular motions to wipe off your nail strips.
- Alternatively, soak a cotton round in nail polish remover and secure it over your nail with aluminum foil; wait 3-5 minutes until the nails strips fully dissolve.
- If you want to protect your nails, use an acetone-free nail polish remover and avoid peeling your nails.
Wiping Off the Polish
Soak a cotton round in nail polish remover and place it over your nail. This is the easiest method to remove your nail strips, but nail polish remover can dehydrate your skin and nails. To limit your exposure to the product, trim your cotton round into smaller pieces so the remover doesn’t soak into your skin as much, and try to work quickly to remove your nail strips. If you have weaker nails that are prone to peeling, choose an acetone-free nail polish remover to minimize damage to the nail bed.
Use circular motions to rub off your nail strips. Once you place the soaked cotton round over your nail, you can remove your nail strips like any regular manicure. Use quick, circular motions to remove the polish, and replace the cotton round with a clean one when it gets too dirty. Repeat this process on each nail until all the polish is gone. If you have large chunks of glitter that won’t come off, take a nail file and gently buff the surface of the polish to help you remove it.
Wash your hands and apply cuticle oil. Since nail polish remover can dry out your skin and nails, wash your hands with soap and water to remove any residue, then apply a nourishing hand cream. Add a drop of cuticle oil onto each nail and massage it into the sides of your nail. If you want to grow long, strong nails, file them into a basic round shape to prevent breakage and regularly moisturize your nails with hand cream.
Dissolving the Polish with Foil
Soak a cotton round in nail polish remover and wrap it around your nail. Cut the cotton round in half so it fits your nail snugly, and press the soaked area of the cotton round against the surface of your nail. Then, repeat this process on each finger. If you want to protect your nails, pick acetone-free nail polish removers with ingredients like ethyl acetate or ethyl alcohol.
Secure the cotton rounds in place with aluminum foil. To dissolve your nail strips easily, cut the foil into squares that are large enough to wrap around your finger. Then, tightly fold each square over the cotton rounds to saturate the surface of your nail with remover. If you don’t have aluminum foil nearby, use a rubber band to hold the cotton rounds in place. To speed up the removal process, cover your hands with a hot towel to loosen up the polish.
Wait 3-5 minutes before removing the aluminum foil. Let your nails soak in the remover for a few minutes until the polish dissolves. Before removing all of the foil, take off one piece of foil and swipe the surface of your nail with a clean cotton round. If most of the nail polish is removed, take off the remaining foil squares. If there’s still a lot of polish remaining, wait another 3-5 minutes to let your nails soak further.
Rub off any remaining polish with a soaked cotton round. If you see any spots of polish after you take off the cotton rounds, soak a clean cotton round in nail polish remover and scrub away any excess polish. Wash your hands with soap and water, then apply a moisturizing hand cream to hydrate your skin, nails, and cuticles. To care for your nails, dab almond or avocado oil onto your nail beds and cuticles to prevent them from getting brittle and flaky.
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