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4 DIY ways to remove gel nails at home

by Kwanele Mathebula
ways to remove gel nails at home

There’s nothing like a fresh manicure to pick up one’s mood. But, with the lockdown in place, many can’t make their monthly nail appointments which means you’re probably dealing with gel nails that don’t look so good anymore. So, we’ve put together a few ways to get rid of the LED-cured lacquer at home.

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Here are 4 DIY ways to remove gel nails at home:

1. Acetone. You can remove gel nail polish using acetone in two ways. You can either soak your nails in it or cover them with acetone-soaked cotton balls and foil. Below is the cotton ball acetone-soaked cotton balls and foil option.

SEE ALSO: 5 tips to keep your nails looking healthy this Winter

2. This is the soaking option.

3. Filing. Don’t have gel? You can still file your gel polish off. Take a look.

SEE ALSO: Get salon perfect nails yourself with a DIY manicure

4. Nail polish remover.

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