The Right Way to Remove Gel Nail Polish At Home | Beauty How To

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ค. 2024
  • Gel manicures allow us to wear polish for weeks at a time without experiencing a single chip. But many of us have experienced a bad removal - from peeling or sanding off the polish - which can make your nails thin and fragile and can even break them. So what is the right way to remove gels safely, without causing damage? We give you each step, so you can start clean at home. Product: OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover On Kirbie: Alice & Olivia dress
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  • @TraceyJeanne
    @TraceyJeanne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +656

    Anyone else here bc of the quarantine ??

    • @rehabuca
      @rehabuca 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      :(( yes sister! im giving it another week or so before i do this

    • @elliegomez4989
      @elliegomez4989 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me 🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @objetsdart3141
      @objetsdart3141 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @karinm121
      @karinm121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too. Any success with this technique?

    • @shonabostock5994
      @shonabostock5994 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes!

  • @DeLynnNz
    @DeLynnNz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +596

    I bought acetone today & decided to try this technique. I kept my nails wrapped for 20min, a orange stick to remove the polish, used a nail/cuticle oil and my nails look great. Didn't have to go to a salon and pay to have this done. I did one hand w/out filing the top coat & the other hand I filed the top coat & it was easier to remove.

    • @thearya88
      @thearya88 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which was earlier... Filing or not filing

    • @caroleecampbell7030
      @caroleecampbell7030 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@thearya88 filing would be easier but becareful.

    • @devyanigoud7010
      @devyanigoud7010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This was a good review of the technique. Thanks

    • @armpitfuzz
      @armpitfuzz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this regular acetone ?

    • @DeLynnNz
      @DeLynnNz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@armpitfuzz That's what I used. I live in New Zealand & finding nail polish remover with acetone as strong as being sold in the states is a pain so I used straight acetone. :)

  • @queueteapi5126
    @queueteapi5126 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1612

    This tutorial alone makes me want to just go back to normal nail polish. I like the shine of gel, but this seems so time consuming

    • @PinksinNYC
      @PinksinNYC 6 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      QueueTeaPi so agree with you. Did the gel nail it’s pretty and all gives nails a nice shine....but I realize it does damage your nails 😩 I’ll stick with the old fashion way regular nail polish & a shiny top coat. Just want my Healthy nails back 💅🏽 ☺️

    • @natasham4184
      @natasham4184 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I only use gel because I'm not allowed regular nail polish at my work place

    • @gigibakir9728
      @gigibakir9728 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Natasha M Why is that?!

    • @umopepisdn.
      @umopepisdn. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      I find regular nail polish more time consuming, honestly. It takes forever to dry and I always end up having to redo a few nails because I end up smudging polish.

    • @nanaimogirl2000
      @nanaimogirl2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Not me I'm so impatient waiting for regular nail polish to dry. I often smudge it

  • @amusementparknut
    @amusementparknut 7 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I can't watch this without commenting. My information is for Shellac or gel nail polish NOT gel nail enhancements. First take a nail buffer and gently buff to remove the shine, take 3 cotton balls, cut 1 in half (thumbs), cut the other 2 into 4 pieces (fingers), soak in acetone (yes acetone nail polish remover will work regular acetone can be too hard on the nails, wrap nails in foil, wait 20 minutes (this can be cut down further if you put your hand in a sandwich bag) If ready it will be lifting off the nail, DO NOT USE A METAL CUTICLE PUSHER THIS IS WRONG use an orangewood stick to gently scrape off the polish from cuticle to tip, once everything is off a light coat of cuticle oil to counter act the drying nature of the acetone.

    • @Maha-hr3ql
      @Maha-hr3ql 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you

  • @angelaanderson2528
    @angelaanderson2528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks for this!!!!!! 7 years later and it’s still helping people!!!!

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @MagicWandsTarot
    @MagicWandsTarot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Time saving and very vital video! Thank you so much! Its great specially in busy weekdays

  • @WikkidAngel503
    @WikkidAngel503 10 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Thank you for this tip. I had a manicure for mother's day and yes, the gel nail polish lasted a long time, but it looked horrible after my nails started growing. Your instruction was simple and it works.

    • @pennenoodles
      @pennenoodles 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ya they look like fake nails

  • @aeginamonroe
    @aeginamonroe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thank you for telling how long to let the nails soak, worked!

  • @Cheannjo
    @Cheannjo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    for someone who is impatient on things, i don't think i am ever using gel polish for a long time. i love it how it looks on my long nails, but yea - it's a hard work on removing it.

  • @deirdrehaggerty9437
    @deirdrehaggerty9437 9 ปีที่แล้ว +472

    Never use a metal instrument to remove gel nail polish! It will damage the nail. An orange wood stick is preferred!

    • @JessSkubi
      @JessSkubi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Deirdre Haggerty - Exactly just wait another 10-20 minutes until it falls off.

    • @kylahenry9288
      @kylahenry9288 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Deirdre Haggerty well, said!!!!

    • @hiteshprajapati9310
      @hiteshprajapati9310 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ADS

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JessSkubi Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

    • @andreaw7787
      @andreaw7787 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Every salon I visited used the metal scrapper, yikes.

  • @xashology
    @xashology 7 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Actually worked. I had gel nails for almost 3 weeks and they still looked good but I was getting tired of it and didn't want to go to the salon. I did what she did and it worked ! I used nail polish remover but I let it sit longer

    • @iscovalard28
      @iscovalard28 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you so much, I used nail polish remover after reading your comment, it worked!!! God bless you!! 🌸❤️

  • @queendee086
    @queendee086 7 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    i tried this and it worked perfectly. I buffed my nails first b4 I used the acetone and foil. I also used a wooden cuticle stick instead of metal.

  • @thevoyagerchickbyjess91
    @thevoyagerchickbyjess91 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great tip, I did it yesterday and it worked!!

  • @bivi1073
    @bivi1073 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I often doubt of what I see on the videos. So, I didn't believe it, but I just did it and worked!!!! Thanks!

  • @neonpanda101
    @neonpanda101 8 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Idk why people are saying this doesnt work. Its literally fool proof as long as youre using pure acetone.

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @SpontSteph914
    @SpontSteph914 8 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    You have to break the seal of the gel. File over the shine before u do all this

  • @patriciatreslove4449
    @patriciatreslove4449 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I did this, and it worked just like she shows

  • @hulenafekote4230
    @hulenafekote4230 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After 10 years here i am reading for the first time and applying the same method which is super easy!

  • @TanyaFelder-uz3by
    @TanyaFelder-uz3by ปีที่แล้ว +4

    very informative and straight to the point, thank you

  • @venetiancat
    @venetiancat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks, just got myself a home gel kit and appreciate this video very much. I had gotten gel nails for the first time for my daughter's wedding, and when I went back to the salon, they used a ceramic drill to remove the polish-YIKES, NOT IMPRESSED, which inspired me to do my own.

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @Calida
    @Calida 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Yesss thank you! I had the hardest time removing my gel manicure a few months ago, but now that I knew how to nicely remove it, I'm not afraid to go get a new gel manicure. Thank you! ^^

  • @Me2020ohmy
    @Me2020ohmy 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. It worked wonderfully.

  • @shaunalee5939
    @shaunalee5939 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    worked perfectly!!! thanks

  • @mimime5376
    @mimime5376 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This video came just in time. I peeled off my finger nails and still have to do my toes. Hope this works! 🤞

  • @anjadikeman264
    @anjadikeman264 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! Lifesaver! Thank you!!!

  • @daijapeck4516
    @daijapeck4516 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm doing this right now and it works

  • @patriciatreslove146
    @patriciatreslove146 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, I did it, and it just came right off. my manicurist has been filing the Gel off and has completely wrecked my nails, I wish I have watched this before going to her, it has taken me 5 months to grown the damaged bed out.

  • @rainbowklee
    @rainbowklee 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I appreciate your video is only 3:30 minutes long and it works.

  • @CutiePie-iu7bz
    @CutiePie-iu7bz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doing it right now!!! Hope it works

  • @aashit4329
    @aashit4329 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This really works...thank you so much 💖

  • @nimnim25
    @nimnim25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    This is way better than the 10 to 11 minutes long tutorial videos!

  • @mihaelastir4687
    @mihaelastir4687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It worked!!! Thank you!!

  • @ashlen8717
    @ashlen8717 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This was so helpful! Thank you so much! I’m so thankful for TH-cam and people doing tutorials and reviews as I was able to figure out how to do my gel nails at home on my own! It’s my first time doing them, and they’re still going strong! Here’s to seeing if they last another week, as I’m past the one week mark already!

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

    • @lolabrini3758
      @lolabrini3758 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i agree! youtube is amazing. People upload videos that benefits us, and our viewing of these videos benefits them! it's win win situation!

  • @bhagyashrigitte60
    @bhagyashrigitte60 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gonna try this for sure. Thank you 😊

  • @nermiinyasser4422
    @nermiinyasser4422 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    It works thank you !!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @kazuhapleasecomehome3430
    @kazuhapleasecomehome3430 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this!

  • @Jennyandpups
    @Jennyandpups 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you.

  • @oliviaharris1283
    @oliviaharris1283 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    It worked yay thanks

  • @heyitsmia6398
    @heyitsmia6398 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I wish I had seen this video sooner. I went to a nail salon yesterday to have my gel polish removed. The lady used this sanding tool to remove the polish and now the surface of my nails look scratchy and uneven.

  • @anaguerrero4262
    @anaguerrero4262 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sooo much!! This is really helpful!

  • @joyhowe6181
    @joyhowe6181 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice and simple to followThank you

  • @sheris7760
    @sheris7760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Like most of us, I'm here because salons are all CLOSED! I was able to finally get the polish off but it definitely took longer than 15mins to start to soften/dissolve. I left mine on for at least 30 mins. But it did work.

  • @jadathomas8283
    @jadathomas8283 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for the helpful tips

  • @Julie-qm9iq
    @Julie-qm9iq 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you!!

  • @yasminmitha374
    @yasminmitha374 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

  • @brodienation
    @brodienation 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks so much for the video! My dau had to re do her nails and I had to help her start over and you helped us out so much. You have no idea how much you have helped this diy guy.

  • @jewelzofthasea
    @jewelzofthasea 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this great informative video

  • @katelynbrown2001
    @katelynbrown2001 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    After reading the comments, I didn't think it would work..But it worked just like the video!! Thanks so much! :)

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @AndreaS-cs3uk
    @AndreaS-cs3uk 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This worked perfectly for me! I don't know why it's not working for so many people :/

  • @jyotsnajha8767
    @jyotsnajha8767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Just what I needed!! I forcefully removed one of the gel nail polish from one hand and ruined my nails 😕

  • @aparajitachakraborty3140
    @aparajitachakraborty3140 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you❤️

  • @beauti60
    @beauti60 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing, now i shall have a go to remove mine

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @rawankar
    @rawankar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello,
    Great video 👍🏻
    I just want to know does any nail polish removal would do?

  • @junerob6726
    @junerob6726 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks 😊

  • @kirabokaisha7137
    @kirabokaisha7137 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks dear❤

  • @manuelabolton6748
    @manuelabolton6748 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Will saran wrap work? Thanks again❣️

  • @catc9040
    @catc9040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video! Hopefully it'll work for me. I'm never getting shellac ever again! Shouldn't have to soak with acetone...should be able to just have a quick wipe off.

  • @asmasiddiquemalik9998
    @asmasiddiquemalik9998 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much 💓
    Its really work

  • @wilheminaboone1107
    @wilheminaboone1107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding!

  • @Nailysh
    @Nailysh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice and helpful 💗💗

  • @smallik547
    @smallik547 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!!

  • @karollbrinton8317
    @karollbrinton8317 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hmmm. I'll try this. Last night I soaked my sanded gels for ten minutes and they barely changed.
    I regret that I used the cuticle pusher because it basically ripped off the nail bed along with the gel polish.
    I used those cute clips. Next time I'll use foil. Hopefully that makes the difference.
    Some people are using Gel Moments products. Don't know how that product is.

  • @farahkajjaj7449
    @farahkajjaj7449 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good tip it actually works thank you soooooooo much ...........

  • @krystalonatolu5555
    @krystalonatolu5555 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks you

  • @gmailcuentausa6299
    @gmailcuentausa6299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks... just started to use these so call cat eye nail polishes and it was impossible to remove the polish 😒😒😒😱😱😱😭😭 thanks for sharing... 🥰🥰🥰😍

  • @Rolandsbluejacket
    @Rolandsbluejacket 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My nails are usually long when I get my nails done, so when I get tired of the polish I just clip my nails off, and then they grow back again and I repeat that, and then it grows back again and there you go, my nails are normal again. Sometimes my nails break but it works the same way as clipping them.

  • @ma.kristelredulla376
    @ma.kristelredulla376 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so muvh for sharing. This is really helpful. I really didn't want to go back to rhe salon just to have this remove. I don't have time to go there and I need this removed because of my work. It's not allowed in the food industry

  • @tiffanyonate771
    @tiffanyonate771 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    it worked! thank u so much!!

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @itstanna4465
    @itstanna4465 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your so pretty and amazing also talented and inspiring 😍😍🤗

  • @sharonhas4
    @sharonhas4 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you great job.

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @alemarii542
    @alemarii542 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello, i have a question: what is the difference between soak off gel polish and gel polish?

  • @Hanniekinz
    @Hanniekinz 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did this a long time ago and it ruined my nails! But I'm tempted to try it again...

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @amightywindswindlers
    @amightywindswindlers 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I'll stick with regular nail polish.

  • @deborahmciver9179
    @deborahmciver9179 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that's magic that was very useful tip

  • @MsDeliriousangel
    @MsDeliriousangel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you;your tutorial has been very helpful during quarantine

  • @NicNemesis
    @NicNemesis 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it work on Depend GelLack nail polishes also?

  • @hhahxv831
    @hhahxv831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    My gel nails have been on for like two weeks and they’re already peeling but I don’t wanna damage them and then quarantine happened and all shops besides grocery shops and pharmacies are closed

    • @TraceyJeanne
      @TraceyJeanne 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HHAH XV • that’s why I’m looking at this video too

    • @akanshayadav3282
      @akanshayadav3282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same, trying on one nail.

    • @ashlen8717
      @ashlen8717 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe gel polish is only supposed to last 2-3 weeks anyway. I could be wrong tho.

  • @egghead502
    @egghead502 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    With nail salons closed in NJ I want to remove my gel nail polish. Reading older comments I don't have soak off polish. the salon ladies are very professional and meticulous. This process looks easy but will it damage the nails if I file over th shine? I need to be careful. I've had gel nails for at least 10 years and my own nails are thin. Any advice will be appreciated.

  • @burningitx
    @burningitx 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about removing acrylics ?

  • @naylanaeem8651
    @naylanaeem8651 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi what is acetone shall I use remover

  • @youandme2666
    @youandme2666 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best advice that I found so far.. Thank you...

  • @samiajaved9208
    @samiajaved9208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks god someone introduced non peeling and scratching way. I ll try at home... i hope it works.

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @norwich208
    @norwich208 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yeh been peeling them of wrong I have damaged my nails thank for this hope this way doesn't damage them

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @EmmaTara
    @EmmaTara 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for sharing :)

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore

  • @laurenandriessen8829
    @laurenandriessen8829 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you use normal nail remover?

  • @YOMAME123
    @YOMAME123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ty bc Quarantine had me worried to get the gel of my big toe bless u 🤸‍♀️

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric

  • @Nicholelevels
    @Nicholelevels 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ima use this on my feet to

  • @chriswood3027
    @chriswood3027 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good

  • @esraamer3484
    @esraamer3484 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Regular acetone?

  • @artinanal550
    @artinanal550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can we use lakme nailpaint remover

  • @sbonelocele3711
    @sbonelocele3711 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guys I kid you not but I'm currently in quarantine... Week 3 of 5. I went in with gel nails(big mistake). Anyway I wanted to remove them but I didn't have acetone. So I used my Cutex nail remover and it worked like a gem!! So if you desperately need to get gel off, try this!!!

    • @yeevanieshepherd
      @yeevanieshepherd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What brand of cutex nail remover did you use

  • @natural3378
    @natural3378 ปีที่แล้ว

    Acetone basically nail polish remover?

  • @valeriehoule5300
    @valeriehoule5300 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sooooo much...you have NO idea how much I needed to know this 😘

  • @aleashacasarez855
    @aleashacasarez855 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I buffed the surface first and this worked for me. I was able to scrape the gel off easily

  • @ReturnJaguar
    @ReturnJaguar 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good, gotta get foil and cotton swabs

  • @beautifullykayla
    @beautifullykayla 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great now I gotta go find acertone

  • @annettejamieson4489
    @annettejamieson4489 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will nail varnish remover work?

  • @mynazarene1233
    @mynazarene1233 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you have to file off the topcoat first?

  • @tamikaholliday8233
    @tamikaholliday8233 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I use nail polish instead?

  • @tayslaythenailninja
    @tayslaythenailninja 8 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    you have to file off the top coat . doing it this way will take longer than 5 mins for sure

    • @makennafloyd2656
      @makennafloyd2656 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Taylor The Nail Slayer Maj I didn't file off the top coat and it worked perfectly

    • @umopepisdn.
      @umopepisdn. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She seemed to have a very thin coat of polish to start, mine is always done thick whenever I get it done.

    • @rehabuca
      @rehabuca 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you need to clip them shorter aswell? mine got so long and im wondering if they'll break

    • @ericmoore7863
      @ericmoore7863 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@makennafloyd2656 Hello how are you doing today my name is Eric Moore