There’s no denying that acrylic nails are totally Instagramable, but they’re not exactly the easiest to remove on your own once you’re ready for your next beauty look. (Jelly nails for winter anyone?) You definitely can’t just rip them off—you’ll regret it if you try! You can head to the salon and have a nail technician remove your acrylics—then redo your nails for you. But if going to your salon or favorite nail tech is not an option, you may have to just remove those acrylic nails on your own at home. While learning how to remove fake nails may seem intimidating, bringing you back to that idea of ripping off your nails, we promise it’s actually quite simple. Below, we’re sharing a few of our favorite methods for at-home acrylic nail removal, including two ways to remove acrylic nails without acetone.
HOW TO REMOVE ACRYLIC NAILS AT HOME
There are a few tried-and-true methods when it comes to removing acrylic nails at home. Whether you’re rocking a classic French mani on almond-shaped faux nails or just indulged in some cool neons, you can take your pick from the removal options below.
OPTION #1: ACETONE SOAK
One of the most common and foolproof ways to remove acrylic nails is to do an acetone soak. This is typically the same process that’s used at salons. As for what it entails, exactly, simply follow the steps below.
