Safe way to remove press on nails

I’ve been using press on nails for 2 years. This is the cheapest and easiest way to enjoy salon quality mani at home! But you have to do it right. Especially when it comes to removing them.

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When I removed my first press on nails I soaked them in acetone… I don’t recommend you to do that! I watched some “how to” videos that recommended that. I don’t know what I was thinking about 🤦‍♀️. It burned my skin! Never do that!!!

1. Soak your nails in a warm water (warm or a little bit hot) mixed with soap and oil (I use 1 tablespoon of soap and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil) for 10-15 minutes.

2. Using orange wood stick, gently lift your press ons. Never force it! NEVER! If they don’t come off- soak them again and repeat.

3. If you do everything correctly your nails will not look damaged.

4. Buff your nails to remove remains of old glue.

5. Apply cuticle oil or serum. If you want to apply new press ons - skip this part. Wait at least 20-30 min till your nails are fully dry. Apply new press ons and then cuticle oil or serum.

6. I recommend you to use new press ons. Even if you old ones are reusable. Remember they were soaking in a soapy/oily water and still have old glue on them. They have to be prepared for the next time. Rubbed with alcohol and cleaned up from old glue. Otherwise they will tot stay long.

If you remove press ons correctly they will not harm your nails! Never try to remove them without soaking!