How to Remove a Press-On Manicure Without Damaging Your Nails
I’ve recently become a press-on nail stan. As someone who admittedly lets her unmanicured nails see the light of a day for a little too long, I find that press-on nails look very natural and are a lifesaver when I need a fresh manicure ASAP. I usually go for the press-on nails that you glue on because they last a little bit longer, however sets that come with adhesive on the backs have come a long way and are much more durable and long-lasting than you probably remember.
Whenever I'm done wearing my press-ons, though, I’m always faced with the same question: how do I take them off without damaging my nails? To help me figure it out, I chatted with celebrity nail artist Gina Edwards. Keep reading to learn the right way to remove all types of press-on nails.
STEP 1: Use a Good Glue
The first step in correctly removing your press-on nails actually happens before the removal process begins, explains Edwards. To ensure a seamless removal, you want to make sure you’re using a good glue that won’t cause damage to your nails. For instance, the Kiss Brush-On Nail Glue is made for easy application and removal and formulated with aloe vera to help keep your nails moisturized and protected.
STEP 2: Soak Your Nails
“The best way to remove press-ons is to soak them in a small ceramic or glass bowl filled with acetone-based nail polish remover,” says Edwards. Soak until the glue breaks down and the nails become loose enough to effortlessly pull them off or until they fall off on their own. This method works for press-on nails that you have to glue on yourself and the ones that have the adhesive already on them. To speed up the process, Edwards says you can also use an artificial nail remover kit, like the Dashing Diva Soak Off Gel Remover Kit. Whatever you choose, remember to be patient. If you yank off your press-ons before they’re ready, it could strip layers off your natural nails and damage them.
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