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Learn how to take off Color Street nails without any damage
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Color Street nail strips are made of 100% nail polish, which means you only need nail polish remover to take them off. This makes the removal process super quick and easy, but there are several techniques to minimize damage to your nails. In this article, we’ll teach you how to safely remove your Color Street nails in just a few minutes. We’ll also provide some helpful tips on how to care for weak and peeling nails so you can maintain healthy-looking hands!
Things You Should Know
- Saturate a cotton round in nail polish remover, then use quick, circular motions to wipe off your nail strips.
- Alternatively, soak a cotton round in nail polish remover and secure it over your nail with aluminum foil; wait 3-5 minutes until the nails strips fully dissolve.
- If you want to protect your nails, use an acetone-free nail polish remover and avoid peeling your nails.
Steps
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Soak a cotton round in nail polish remover and place it over your nail. This is the easiest method to remove your nail strips, but nail polish remover can dehydrate your skin and nails. To limit your exposure to the product, trim your cotton round into smaller pieces so the remover doesn’t soak into your skin as much, and try to work quickly to remove your nail strips. [1] X Research source
- If you have weaker nails that are prone to peeling, choose an acetone-free nail polish remover to minimize damage to the nail bed.
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Use circular motions to rub off your nail strips. Once you place the soaked cotton round over your nail, you can remove your nail strips like any regular manicure. Use quick, circular motions to remove the polish, and replace the cotton round with a clean one when it gets too dirty. Repeat this process on each nail until all the polish is gone. [2] X Research source
- If you have large chunks of glitter that won’t come off, take a nail file and gently buff the surface of the polish to help you remove it.
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Wash your hands and apply cuticle oil. Since nail polish remover can dry out your skin and nails, wash your hands with soap and water to remove any residue, then apply a nourishing hand cream . Add a drop of cuticle oil onto each nail and massage it into the sides of your nail.
- If you want to grow long, strong nails , file them into a basic round shape to prevent breakage and regularly moisturize your nails with hand cream.
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Soak a cotton round in nail polish remover and wrap it around your nail. Cut the cotton round in half so it fits your nail snugly, and press the soaked area of the cotton round against the surface of your nail. Then, repeat this process on each finger. [3] X Research source
- If you want to protect your nails, pick acetone-free nail polish removers with ingredients like ethyl acetate or ethyl alcohol.
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Secure the cotton rounds in place with aluminum foil. To dissolve your nail strips easily, cut the foil into squares that are large enough to wrap around your finger. Then, tightly fold each square over the cotton rounds to saturate the surface of your nail with remover. [4] X Research source
- If you don’t have aluminum foil nearby, use a rubber band to hold the cotton rounds in place.
- To speed up the removal process, cover your hands with a hot towel to loosen up the polish.
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Wait 3-5 minutes before removing the aluminum foil. Let your nails soak in the remover for a few minutes until the polish dissolves. Before removing all of the foil, take off one piece of foil and swipe the surface of your nail with a clean cotton round. If most of the nail polish is removed, take off the remaining foil squares. [5] X Research source
- If there’s still a lot of polish remaining, wait another 3-5 minutes to let your nails soak further.
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Rub off any remaining polish with a soaked cotton round. If you see any spots of polish after you take off the cotton rounds, soak a clean cotton round in nail polish remover and scrub away any excess polish. Wash your hands with soap and water, then apply a moisturizing hand cream to hydrate your skin, nails, and cuticles. [6] X Research source
- To care for your nails , dab almond or avocado oil onto your nail beds and cuticles to prevent them from getting brittle and flaky.
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Tips
- To stop your nails from peeling , trim your nails after you get out of the shower to prevent them from splitting, and wear gloves to protect them when you clean or do chores. [7] X Research sourceThanks
- If the edges of your Color Street nail strips are lifting, it doesn’t mean you have to remove the entire strip. Just soak a cotton bud in nail polish remover and run it over the edges of your nail to get rid of any sticky residue. [8] X Research sourceThanks
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Warnings
- Peeling off nail polish can remove the top layers from your nail plate, making your nails more thin, weak, and brittle. Always use a nail polish remover to take off your nail polish, and follow up with a hand cream or oil to hydrate your skin and nails. [9] X Trustworthy Source Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School's Educational Site for the Public Go to sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://larasandora.com/remove-color-street
- ↑ https://youtu.be/5ZEW2zAh4lg?t=9
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- ↑ https://youtu.be/8X7P3GFc96U?t=92
- ↑ https://www.aocd.org/page/BrittleSplittingNail
- ↑ https://youtu.be/peViZc-_S7U?t=805
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-look-at-the-effects-of-nail-polish-on-nail-health-and-safety-2019112118231
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