How and how to remove gel polish at home?

Gel polish owes its impressive durability to an insoluble plastic gel in combination with regular varnish. Due to the combination of these components, a gel manicure is able to last at least two weeks, and for a maximum of a month, without loss of gloss. Of course, this type of decorative coating requires timely partial or complete correction, but it is not always possible to do it with a nail master. In this regard, the question arises about the possibility of carrying out this procedure at home on their own. We will find out what tools will help to solve this problem as efficiently and safely as possible for the health of nails.

Masters of nail service negatively relate to self-removal of gel coating at home in order to save time and money on visiting the salon. They argue this with the fact that due to the use of unprofessional means or mechanical manipulations when removing gel polish, the nail plate may suffer. So, it’s better not to risk it and remove it from professionals. Otherwise, damaged nails will have to be treated and repaired, so an attempt to save on the contrary will lead to an increase in time and financial costs.

Such information often becomes a reason for women to think about whether or not to apply this beautiful, durable coating. After all, if it is urgently needed to remove it, then where is the guarantee,that at that moment there will be no problems with time for correction in the cabin? In fact, with certain skills and knowledge, this material for manicure can be removed at home without negative consequences for the health of nails. But it should be borne in mind that its removal is considered a much more time-consuming process compared to conventional varnish.

The gel tends to penetrate the upper layers of the nail plate, which is easy to injure due to careless handling of tools during mechanical removal. The use of low-quality products or a violation of the multi-stage technique for removing super strong varnish can also adversely affect the condition of nails.

In the field of nail aesthetics, certain tools and special preparations are used to create a gel manicure, thanks to which the polymer coating stays firmly on the nails and looks flawlessly when worn. And what means can safely remove it and what are their features, we will find out further.

Masters of the nail industry remove gel polish and other artificial materials (tips, acrylic, biogel) with a liquid called remover. Its main strength lies in its quick and delicate action. It effectively removes the decorative coating, dissolving it in 8-10 minutes and preserving the structure of the nail plate.

The presence in the cosmetic product of oils (castor, argan) and vitamin E provides nourishment of nails, contributes to their natural recovery. Conditioners take care of the beauty of the hands and maintain a normal water balance of the skin.

Removers are good to use with special reusable clothespins that are worn on the fingertips. Such clamps have great advantages over foil:

• provide a denser pressure on the cotton pads to the nails;
• reduce the duration of the coating removal procedure;
• exclude tactile discomfort, as is often the case when soaking nails in foil;
• reduce the cost of acquiring an expensive remover due to its economical expense.

Today, specialists in manicure to remove artificial decorative coatings actively use the achievements of technological progress. Although no one has succeeded in developing a machine that can accurately paint nails, but it has turned out to create a smart assistant who can dissolve shellac. We are talking about the steamer - a unique device that has exceptional advantages that the nail service masters and their clients have already appreciated.

Advantages of a useful gadget:

• makes the process of removing any artificial coatings (gel polish, biogel, acrylic) quick, easy and convenient;
• allows you to do without the grueling procedure of soaking nails with clothespins or caps made of foil;
• able to easily remove even the most complex gel polish designs;
• acts gently and does not injure the stratum corneum of the nail;
• has a clear and simple principle of operation, so it can be used not only in beauty salons, but also at home;
• gives you the opportunity to save time and money on supplies for changing nail designs.

How to use it correctly:

1. place the device on a stable flat surface;
2. pour 60 ml of remover into a plastic tank and close the lid;
3. connect to the power source and wait for the sound signal informing about the readiness of the device for work;
4. we finish the top with a buff or file;
5. lower the fingers in a row of holes, squeezing them in such a way as to exclude contact with the remover;
6. the duration of the procedure is 5-15 minutes, which depends on the type of coating;
7. during the procedure, two beeps will sound, we remove the hand from the device after the device beeps a second time;
8. take a pusher and get rid of the remnants of gel polish.

Thousands of women have tested the capabilities of a hardware manicure - a simple, safe and, perhaps, the most effective of the existing methods of nail care. In this case, the nail plates with adjacent areas are treated with a special device - a milling cutter. Depending on the type of manipulation with the nails, the masters equip it with one or another interchangeable nozzle - ceramic or diamond cutters, which is very convenient, since using one device allows you to perform a wide range of manicure procedures.

This device is used for the following types of work:

• giving a different shape to the nail plates;
• cuticle removal and pterygium - a thin film at the base of the nail plate;
• deep cleaning of the lateral sinuses of the horn plates;
• polishing nails with / without leveling their surface for applying a decorative coating;
• removal of old decorative coatings, including those made of artificial materials.

According to nail masters, removing gel polish with a milling cutter by sawing is the most sparing way to get rid of this artificial material. When the active substances of the removers destroy the components of the gel, then at the same time they degrease and dehydrate the nail plate. When using a milling cutter, this does not happen, since the polymer material is cut off only to the base layer, which implies direct contact exclusively between the milling cutter and the gel.

In the working arsenal of the pros, as a rule, there are diamond milling cutters of low abrasiveness with a red edging and ceramic products of medium hardness with a blue line. The main criterion for selecting the shape of the tool is ease of use. Experienced craftsmen advise giving preference to cone-shaped or cylindrical nozzles or those that are similar in shape to a corncob.

The procedure for working with the router.

1. We set the speed of the device. If ceramics are used, then we work at 10-15 thousand rpm, and when using diamond tools - at least 20 thousand rpm.
2. When cutting off the coating, we make long movements from the cuticle growth zone in the direction of the edge of the nail plate.
3. In the process, we do not stay at one point on the surface to be treated for longer than a second and try to perform all the manipulations with a uniform pressure distribution.
4. We cut off only artificial material, do not touch the nails. We work only up to the base layer, after seeing which removal we stop.
5. Having completely removed the decorative color layer, take a soft buff and polish the base.
6. Apply nutritious oil to the cuticle and nails.

For work, you will need several nail files with an abrasiveness of 100-150 grit. They are used to give the desired shape to the nails made of artificial materials. In this case, the coating is also cut to the base layer. In order not to remove the excess, you need to regularly remove sawdust and use a clinser to remove the sticky layer. The base is removed with a soft buff, and if it is left, then it polishes all exfoliated areas and uneven places.

This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to remove gel polish without leaving your home. The main disadvantage of acetone is the dehydration of nails. The procedure is carried out exclusively with the use of acetone-containing cosmetic nail polish remover (VDSL) of the Severina type, and not an aggressive solvent for domestic use.

Procedure:

• we take several small containers and fill them with acetone-based varnish remover;
• we cut off the finish with a file with a degree of rigidity of 100-150 grit;
• we process the area next to the cuticle and the skin roller itself with a cream with a greasy texture, special oil or petroleum jelly;
• lower your fingers in a container with liquid so that it completely covers the nails, and leave it to soak for 8-10 minutes.

The softened polymer coating is cleaned with orange sticks.

Each package contains separate bags, and each of them, in turn, contains one lint-free cloth soaked in the active ingredient. The material from which the inner parts of the bags are made is similar to ordinary foil.

After cutting off the top layer of the coating and using a greasy cream to treat the skin around the nail plates, the sachets are cut from one edge and take out napkins, wrapping them on the nails. Then they put the bags on the fingers and carefully press them so that they do not fly off.

After 15-20 minutes, check the state of gel polish. If it remains on the nails, then take an orange stick and pick it up. In case of failure, the process is repeated, pouring into the same bags of IDL, and then putting them on your fingers.

When there is no remover, spoiled gel manicure can be removed with vodka or alcohol. To dilute alcohol, water is used in proportions of 1: 2. Vodka is not diluted. Cotton pads are impregnated with any of these products, applied to nails and wound tightly over the foil to accelerate the destruction of the polymer material. After 15-20 minutes, pull the foil from the fingers in the same sequence as when laying on the nails. If the coating remains in place, the procedure is repeated. Mechanical manipulations are prohibited, as this can damage the stratum corneum of the nail.

To remove the shine, you need to damage the top with a buff or soft file. Due to the violation of the integrity of the finish, the remover will be able to penetrate deeper into the “multilayer” gel-varnish manicure, and the duration of the procedure will be reduced. Since when applying gel polish, the tips of the nails must be sealed, when it is removed, it is important to treat them with a file, thereby “printing” the coating on the ends of the nail plate. All actions taken should be neat and measured, excessive efforts are definitely not needed here.

For subsequent hand washing, neutral soap and warm water are used. Then, the periungual ridges are lubricated with any of the available creams to reduce the aggressive effect of the active substance in the remover and protect the skin.Otherwise, a liquid agent can cause an undesirable reaction or severe redness of the skin. After that, they go directly to the coating removal procedure itself.

Let's take a step-by-step look at how to properly remove gel polish according to standard technology using a remover or acetone-based IDL.

To work, you will need:

• cotton pads;
• nail files: buff for polishing gel polish on natural nails and a file with abrasiveness 180-240 grit;
• sticks made of orange wood;
• tear-off foil or special clamps;
• cream with a rich and rich texture.

It is important that these products are made of lint-free material, that is, after their use in gel and acrylic modeling, particles of threads do not remain on the nails. Napkins are very convenient to wash the sticky dispersion layer from artificial coatings after polymerization in a UV lamp, to clean artificial or natural nails from gel polish, degrease the nail plate. Another plus of napkins is economical consumption.

Sequencing.

• We cut 10 pads from cotton pads that match the size and shape of the nails to minimize the harmful effects of aggressive substances of the solvent composition on the skin.
• We thoroughly soak the pads with a remover or IDL, close their nails with them and wrap the foil on top or put on clothespins to prevent the evaporation of the active component.

• Note the time. To remove the polymer coating with a remover, you need to wait 8-10 minutes. If you remove it with an acetone-based product, the waiting time is doubled.
• To speed up the process of soaking the gel, it is recommended to knead the foil on the fingers from time to time with light massaging movements.
• After the designated time has passed, we remove the foil or clothespin with a cotton pad from one finger. Then we try to pick up and erase the softened polymer coating with a pusher or wooden stick. In order to avoid delamination of the nail plate with a tool, we work only in the direction of its growth.

• We get rid of the remaining strips of foil or clothespins along with cotton pads and similarly remove the coating from other nails.

• In the presence of gel polish residues after the procedure, take a soft buff and gently clean out the problem areas.

• We brush off the sawdust, wash our hands and treat the nails with a nutritious composition.

Many fans of gel polish like dazzling nail designs with rhinestones. To remove such jewelry for nails is no more difficult than to apply. This can be done using a manicure router with a sharp nozzle, for example, an umbrella-shaped, or old manicure tweezers. In the first case, the pebbles simply gently pry the bottom with a mill, and in the second case, tweezers need to be brought to the base of the rhinestone and gently pressed.

Using gel polish alone can not cause deterioration of the condition of the nails. But the violation of the technology of its removal can just lead to various negative consequences - the deterioration of the appearance and thinning of the nail plates.

Errors due to which when removing the polymer coating the nails most often suffer.

• Incorrect cutting of the top.Instead of removing the gloss from the nails, some beginners try to get rid of all the artificial material, affecting the upper part of the nail plate. Among them, there are those who do not distinguish between a base and a natural nail due to the transparency of the base coat. As a result, the nails are cut almost to zero.
• Use an iron pusher instead of orange sticks. This is a tool for experienced craftsmen. If it is used for cutting off the top by those who are just getting acquainted with manicure, then in most cases such an experiment ends in failure. It is much simpler and safer to remove the finish buff to the base coat, followed by soaking its residues with a remover. After that, it remains to take a soft wooden stick, which is simply not able to damage the nails, and remove the coating.
• Removing insufficiently softened coating. If the material, after soaking in foil or clothespins, is difficult to remove, some continue to persistently clean it and thereby injure the nails. Although you just need to hold the gel polish in the foil or add removers to soften the polymer coating to the maximum.
• The use of cheap means of poor quality. After removing gel-varnish coating with such preparations, the skin on the hands or fingers may begin to itch or itch. For owners of sensitive skin, allergies most often begin, which is manifested by blisters or edema of the skin.

After removing the gel polish, the nails need comprehensive care, which consists in their nutrition, strengthening and protection. To improve and restore the beauty of nails, you can use both store-bought preparations and inexpensive home remedies.

We list the most popular ready-made products for strengthening nails.

• Keratin mask with nourishing oils. Due to the content of keratin, the main building material that forms the nail plate, such preparations will become indispensable assistants in the struggle to restore badly damaged nails after removing gel polish.

• Firming coatings. Such varnishes contain calcium, which increases the strength of nails, various vitamin and mineral compounds and proteins that solve the problem of their fragility, silk and Kevlar fibers, which form a protective barrier on the surface of the nail plate. There are also medicinal colored varnishes. Their use allows you not to give up a beautiful manicure during the restoration of nails.

• Mineral pastes. Such products have the ability to seal exfoliated flakes of the stratum corneum, contribute to the healing of microdamages, restore shine and smoothness to nails.

• Restorative oils. They contain tocopherol and pantothenic acid. These vitamins stimulate tissue regeneration, prevent stratification of nails, and activate their growth.

• Nutrient Serum. Such systemic complexes with a balanced vitamin-mineral composition are used to solve a variety of problems with nails.

You can put your nails and cuticle in order with the help of home remedies.

Hand massage is best done with olive, burdock, castor, almond linseed oil. For nourishing masks, jojoba oil and grape seed oil are suitable. The systematic use of oils softens, nourishes and rejuvenates the skin.

Strengthen and restore nails injured by aggressive active components in the composition of acetone-based WDSL, you can use the baths with natural means.

• With oils. Castor oil, soybean oil and bergamot essential oil are mixed in a ratio of 7: 3: 1, and then the resulting mixture is heated in a water bath. The fingertips are immersed in the bath, periodically massaging the skin around the cuticle. The duration of the procedure is 20-30 minutes.
• With sea salt. Warm water is poured into a small container, 30 g of pure sea salt is dissolved without aromatic fragrances or other impurities, and fingers are immersed in the treatment solution. The duration of the procedure is 15-20 minutes.

How to remove gel polish at home, you will learn from the video below.