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    Can I take acrylic nails off without acetone?
    Kristin Pulaski
    Salon Owner & Nail Specialist
    Kristin Pulaski is a Professional Nail Artist and the Founder of Paintbucket, a self-owned and operated nail salon based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She has over five years of experience running Paintbucket and is licensed as a nail technician. Paintbucket offers nail art manicures, pedicures, and soft gel extensions along with customized packages for wedding and bridal parties. She holds a BA in Managerial Science from Manhattan College.
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    No. I wouldn't recommend taking them off at home though, even if you are using acetone. It's always better to have a professional do this.
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    Can you file gel nails to make them shorter?
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    Unfortunately, filing can break the gel seal at the edge of your nail and make your manicure vulnerable to peeling and chipping. If you need to shorten your gel nails, your best bet is to remove the gel first and then redo it after you’ve trimmed or filed your nails.
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    Can you get acrylic nails shortened during a fill?
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    Yes, a fill is a great time to have your acrylic nails shortened or reshaped. Let your manicurist know that you’d like your tips a little shorter. They can trim your nails at the same time that they’re performing other maintenance on them.
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    How do you shorten SNS nails?
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    SNS (Signature Nail Systems) nails are a type of dip powder nails. The best way to shorten them is to file them. They are often too thick to trim easily, and using clippers can cause the manicure to chip or peel.
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