How do I remove dip nails at home?
05/06/25 8:21pm
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To remove dip powder nails at home, start by filing off the top coat with a nail file. Next, place a cotton ball soaked in 100% acetone on each nail and wrap your fingertips with aluminum foil hold them in place. Let your nails soak for about 10-20 minutes, or until the dip powder starts to soften and flake off. Finally, scrape the dip powder off each nail with a cuticle pusher, then wash and moisturize your hands.
To remove dip nails without acetone, buff off the top layer of the dip powder. Then, soak your nails in isopropyl alcohol, vinegar, warm soapy water, or a mixture of oil and water (olive oil, coconut oil, or cuticle oil work well) to soften the dip nails. After about 30 minutes, use a cuticle pusher to gently lift or scrape the dip powder off of your natural nails.
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To remove dip nails without acetone, buff off the top layer of the dip powder. Then, soak your nails in isopropyl alcohol, vinegar, warm soapy water, or a mixture of oil and water (olive oil, coconut oil, or cuticle oil work well) to soften the dip nails. After about 30 minutes, use a cuticle pusher to gently lift or scrape the dip powder off of your natural nails.
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