Acetone is the Most Effective Way to Remove Gel Nail Polish at Home

According to board-certified dermatologist

Shari Lipner MD PhD FAAD

If you're looking for the most effective way to remove gel nail polish at home, acetone is your best bet. According to board-certified dermatologist Shari Lipner MD PhD FAAD, acetone dissolves the gel polish, making it easy to remove without damaging your nails.

Here's how to do it:

1. Saturate a cotton ball with pure acetone.
2. Place the cotton ball on your nail and wrap it with a strip of aluminum foil.
3. Wait 10-15 minutes.
4. Remove the foil and cotton ball and gently scrape off the gel polish with an orange stick or cuticle pusher.

If there is any remaining gel polish, repeat steps 1-4.

Once you've removed all of the gel polish, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

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