How to remove gel polish from extended nails?

The beauty industry in the modern world has advanced, no doubt, very far, and this applies to all areas of beauty. Today we will talk about the nail industry. Manicurists can easily grow your nails of any length and color, but it is not always easy to get rid of this, slightly deteriorated over time or boring beauty. Read about how to properly and safely remove gel polish from extended nails at home in this article.

Tools play an important role in the process of properly removing gel polish from extended nails.

Below we will consider two methods for removing gel polish from extended nails, for which the following tools are required:

• nail polish remover, remover;
• cotton swabs;
• small pieces of foil;
• nozzles for removing coating from nails;
• orange sticks or "spatula" for manicure;
• cuticle oil;
• machine with a suitable cutter.

Obviously, all these tools and fluids must be taken, if not necessarily high, then at least of good quality. There are frequent cases of chemical burns or allergies to low-quality nail polish removers. When removing gel polish from extended nails, it is necessary to maintain prolonged contact with the remover, which can aggravate the reaction.

This liquid is sometimes called a remover. Nowadays, it can be found in almost any hardware store, not to mention branded online stores and cosmetics boutiques.

Instructions on how to properly remove artificial coating from nails.

• The treatment begins by treating the cuticles on each finger with a protection cream.
• Next, moisten the swab with nail polish remover;
• wrap a nail with foil, while tightly attaching a tampon to it;
• we do this with each finger;
• leave for 20 minutes in this state;
• the remaining varnish is removed with an orange stick.

Now on sale there are special attachments for removing the coating from nails, which resemble clothespins by technology. In this case, the foil can be disregarded. These "clothespins" make the process much easier.

It is important to know that sometimes 20 minutes is not enough, and you need to endure more time. There is nothing wrong with that, the main thing is to choose a quality remover.

This method should be considered only if there was no opportunity to buy nail polish remover, and the manicure needs to be removed urgently. You can replace the remover with alcohol or vodka. Since these are toxic liquids, before the procedure, you need to dilute them with water in equal proportions. The exposure time should be the same (20 minutes), but you need to be prepared for the fact that it will take a little more time in order to completely remove the extended nails.

This method is faster and more efficient. It is most often chosen by both professional masters and girls who are faced with an allergy to a remover or simply with sensitive skin. On the other hand, when using the device without special skills and knowledge, the likelihood of injury to the nail increases, the consequences of which can flow into a long recovery after regular procedures of this kind.

When self-removing, you must especially carefully observe safety precautions. But it is best to turn to a master for this purpose.

Some craftsmen have a special manicure vacuum cleaner to suck up dust generated by the device.

First of all, in no case should you peel off the gel coating yourself. If you have hooked on the edge of the cover, then it must be trimmed with tongs. When peeling off the gel coating, there is a high risk of damage to the upper layer of the nail plate. It is worth remembering that gel polishes have a stable adhesion to the surface, and if it leaves the nail at the tip, then in another place it can be firmly adhered. If it is mechanically peeled off, you can lose your own nail.

Also, when removing gel polish, there is a high risk of damage to the material of the extended nail.

As a rule, after removing the gel polish, even from extended nails, the plate is damaged and requires maintenance. Your best bet is to skip the gel coat and use a clear, restoring nail polish. It will give a pleasant, healthy shine and protect against further damage. Various oils and baths with masks perfectly help to improve and restore the condition of the skin and nails.

Another important point is the regular use of a moisturizer for your hands.

The period after the last removal of the gel polish and before its next application should take from half a month to a month.

A step-by-step master class on removing gel polish from an extended nail is in the video below.