There is nothing as fascinating as wellfixed polished nails. It adds a touch of glitz to your overall look. But then, you can’t wear it forever. Turns out wrong removal process can damage your real nails if care is not taken.
It leaves your natural nails rough -the pinkie nail beds really botched up and jagged.
Damaged nails can be so painful, especially when you’re trying to grow strong and natural nails underneath it.
It is particularly disheartening when your nails had grown to an enviable length and then, just like Jack the Reaper, the artificial nails take the budding nails with them when they are coming off!
Acrylic nails are held fast to your natural nail bed with glue. When they start growing out or look thick with too much polish, it’s time to take them off.
To save you a trip to the salon and the heartache of damaged nails, you will need: Nail polish remover (Acetone), Nail clipper, Olive oil, moisturising lotion, clean towel, petroleum jelly, water, Orange wood stick, nail buffer, nail file and glass or metallic bowl but not plastic as the acetone is likely to melt it.
Steps to follow:
• For the first step, you want to begin by cutting your acrylic nails as short as possible, using the nail clipper without hurting yourself. This will make the job quicker and easier as there is less acrylic nail to deal with.
• File the topcoat off of the nails. Use a fine-grade buffer to file off the paint and remove as much of the acrylic as possible. Use long strokes that run the length of the nail.
•Fill up the bowl with acetone nail polish remover before getting any lotions or substances on your hands.
• When the acetone nail remover is ready, apply some petroleum jelly around the nail bed to protect your skin from the harshness of the acetone nail polish remover.
• Soak your hands and nails in the bowl and make sure there is enough acetone to cover your nails completely. Leave to soak for 15-20 minutes.
The fake nails should have lifted off from your natural nail plate and become soft.
• Then use the orangewood stick to gently remove the artificial nail from your natural nails.
You can file the fake nails down and buff them completely off. If you find some of the nails haven’t lifted you can soak again in the acetone for a further 5-10 minutes and repeat the step above.
• Be sure not to yank the acrylic nail off your finger. This could lead to rips in the nail where germs and bacteria can live and thrive.
These can then get in contact with your skin and maybe your b l o o d leading to infections.
• Once the fake nails have been removed, buff your natural nails with the buffer until smooth and shiny.
• Restore the moisture to your hands. Acetone causes skin to become extremely dry. Rinse off the remaining traces with soap and water.
Dry your hands and rub them with body oil, olive oil or a moisturising lotion. • Be sure to leave at least a week between fixing artificial nails so your nails have e n o u g h time to heal.
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