Acrylic Nails-Silly Question

[nickelsfamily]

Aside from going to the nail salon, what is the best way to remove acrylic nails at home? I have only every had it done at the salon and I want to do it myself. There are several kits you can buy in the store, is one of those good? Or does soaking in acitone polish remover work better??
TIA

 

[disneynutt1225]

Sometimes I just rip them off. It hurts, and it damages the nails, but it gets the job done.

Soaking them in 100% acetone works well if you've got the time on your hands. It's a time consuming process, IMO. Filing, cutting, soaking...starting all over. Basically in my experience when I soak them they come off almost in layers. A bit of a pain in the neck, but there's less damage that way.

 

[pixiepower1971]

I agree that the best way to do it is to soak them in 100% acetone. Cut them down as short as you can and soak them. It is time consuming. When I used to wear them I would cut them and them peel them off as they started to lift. That version gives you a lot of damage though. I have grown mine back in and will NEVER go back to acrylics!

 

[Dopey Sharon]

I got acrylic nails last summer and I swore I would NEVER get them again after I took them off at home. I had three bleeding fingers and seven very sore ones. I soaked them in acetone, which made them sort of melt and slimy. It wasn't a very pleasant experience. And my natural nails were horrible for a while.

Whatever the salon charges, to take them off, it's worth it!