Q&A for How to Remove Nail Polish from Acrylic Nails Without the Nails Coming Off

It really isn't a good idea. Acrylic is a pretty tough product and the adhesive is basically a type of cement. I'd recommend getting them removed at a nail salon so that a professional can take them off, if possible.

I wouldn't recommend it. Since gel polish is made of the material as the gel nails, anything that breaks down the polish will begin to disintegrate the nail as well.

Yes, acetone polish remover works best, but you can use non-acetone as well, just be prepared for a longer soak.

Yes, but it may take longer than acetone. Soak your nails for a minimum of 10 minutes before trying to remove the acrylic.

You can soak the nails in rubbing alcohol then gently pry them free with an orangewood stick.

You should wash your hands after you remove the nail polish with the nail polish remover so you don't have any chemicals on your hands. Then pat your hands dry and put on lotion to keep them soft. Once you have done that, you can put on nail polish whenever you want after that.

It depends. If you use the peel off base coat in advance, then you could. But, if you use it as nail polish remover, as in you put it on top of polish and try to rub it off, it won't work.

Use a cotton bud with nail varnish remover on it to wipe off the polish. As long as you are gentle and your whole nail doesn't get dipped in nail varnish remover it should be fine.

Get a Q-tip or a small piece of a cotton pad/ball and wipe it off carefully.

Don't peel them off, it will damage your nails and fingers. It is best to file them down, apply petroleum jelly around the edges, then use acetone to remove. If you are still unsure, read the article on removing acrylic nails .

It is not recommended, as it may be too harsh for your natural nails.

Use a non-acetone nail polish remover. Make sure it's acetone-free, as acetone may remove the acrylic.

Acrylic nail polish. It really helps with the layout of the nail, and is glossy.

You need nail polish remover. It's widely available and very cheap.

Yes. Gel polish never dries without a UV lamp. You can get one for relatively cheap on Amazon.

Yes, if you use a deeper shade then the one you have on now. Or to use a lighter shade, just put a coat or two of white to mask the under color. This method also makes the new color pop really well.

Pour some pure acetone into a bowl or something similar that you can fit your nails into. Then soak your acrylic nails in this bowl for 10 to 15 minutes. Then slowly scrap off the acrylic. Repeat as needed.

Your best bet in removing the colour is to use an acetone free nail polish, a nail file and/or buffer. Firstly take the nail file and gently file the polish until it becomes textured and most of it has come off, being careful not to damage the nail. Then buff the nails, after filing and buffing most of polish and top coat off, remove the rest of the polish with acetone-free nail polish remover (it has to be acetone-free if you don't want to melt the plastic and damage the extension). Then once all the polish is gone and your nails are clean and dry, you can paint and decorate them however you choose.

No, it is best to use an acetone-free polish remover as acetone melts plastic, hence why it is used to remove acrylic or press-on nails.

Most nail polish removers are made with acetone, which is the same ingredient used to strip off acrylics. Therefore, using non-acetone remover is a good option for regular nail polish. However, gel polish is difficult to remove without acetone, so you will need to use a nail file to remove gel polish.