[spazzyjazz]

is there an easier way to get rid of my acrylic nails other than ( painfully) pulling them off?

 

[Kelly]

Look for an acetane nail polish remover and soak them for several minutes. They will become gummy. Then take a stone or nail file and scrap off the gummy stuff. Then soak again and repeat til done. Takes some time and patience.

 

[daiyumi69]

Yea there is that way or go to the salon where you got em done and they'll remove em or just use the same stuff they do...

 

[starlite714]

dont you have to pay more money to have them removed?

 

[daiyumi69]

I'm not sure. The lady that I go to does it w/ no charge for me and she usually discounts me on a lot of stuff so...

 

[Naturally]

Some charge - some don't. Some won't if you're going to get new nails also. Soaking in the acetone takes a lot of time also but it does work. You might be able to find a stronger solution at a beauty supply store - maybe what the nail professionals use (if it's not regular acetone based polish remover). Trim them down as much as possible also and then soak until they get gummy like Kelly said!

Clarins makes a GREAT hand & nail treatment cream - use that afterwards too. It will help strengthen your nails. Oh - your nails might be tender for a bit after you remove the acrylics - just FYI!

 

[spazzyjazz]

yea i think the best thing to do is clip them down and then try to remove them

 

[vtoodler]

There is some stuff that you can use to remove them.

 

[freya]

A lot of the useful and interesting information on nails :
Nails Beauty & Health
nails-vogue.blogspot.com

 

[YorLooks]

Soak them in 100% acetone, remove the acrylic as it becomes gummy. Soak your nails and fingers in an oil treatment to restore their moisture and oil, as the acetone stuff is very-very drying.

The removal process will require patience and perhaps a good book.