How To Remove Press On Nails

How To Remove Press On Nails

Press on nails might just be the most convenient option when you are running late to your favorite concert and want to look your best! After all, they save you the need to have a proper manicure done which can easily take hours depending on how you are getting them done.

People have resorted to fake nails for a very long time majorly due to the ease of use they bring. But are they as easy to take off as they are to put on? Knowing how to remove press on nails is a valuable skill to have and we are here to make you an expert at that!

Removing press on nails can be a little tricky if not done correctly so we recommend you closely follow the instructions mentioned below.

There are more than a few methods you can perform to get rid of press-on nails.

Method 1: Warm Water and Soap

For this method, you will need:

• – Warm water
• – Bowl
• – Liquid soap

Press-on nails use a strong adhesive to stick to your nail so they can stay last a long while. To remove fake nails, take some warm water in a bowl and soak your nails for at least 15 minutes. This should loosen the glue and your nails should start to come off. In most cases, the nails will start to come off.

However, if you face trouble loosening the glue, you can move onto the next step.

Mix some liquid soap with warm water in a bowl and soak your nails in it. Let them soak for another 15 minutes. Once they’ve been soaking for 15 minutes, use a wooden stick to carefully lift the fake nails off your real nail slowly. This will not hurt the real nail and you should have your fake nail free from the finger in no time!

Method 2: Using Acetone

Warning: Acetone is a strong chemical with a pungent smell. Use it only if you have a nice exhaust system to help the vapors escape and if your skin is not sensitive to acetone. Acetone is also flammable.

For this method, you will need:

• – Cotton balls
• – Pure acetone
• – Warm water
• – Small bowl
• – Aluminum foil

Pour some hot water into a large bowl and pour the same amount of acetone into a small bowl. Put the small bowl into the larger bowl so the hot water heats up the acetone in the smaller bowl without you needing to use fire since acetone will catch on.

Soak your cotton rounds in warm acetone and apply them to your nails. You can hold them in place by using tape or aluminum foil. Let them soak for a few minutes and check to see if the glue has loosened.

Once they are loose, use a wooden stick to pry the fake nails off your fingers. This is the fast way of getting it done!

Another method you can use with acetone is to directly have your nails dipped into it. This can speed the process up even more.

Method 3: Baby Oil

For this method, you will need:

• – Bowl
• – Pure acetone
• -Baby oil/Mineral oil

Pour some baby oil/mineral oil and acetone into a bowl and mix them well. Try to homogenize them as much as you can. Dip your nails into the mixture and let them soak for upwards of 45 minutes.

You will notice this method takes significantly longer as it uses a more gentle approach to remove the press-on nails. This is a safer method since it will not hurt your skin as much as pure acetone would.

Like we have always done so far, pry the nails off when the glue is loose, using a wooden stick. Press on nails without a good adhesive tend to come off easier than ones with stronger glue.

Now that we have learned how to all we needed to about the removal process, it’s time we focus on the health of our natural nails themselves:

• -To start, always try and keep your nails short as trimmed nails will not break easily on impact
• – Using oil can help your cuticles stay nourished and strengthen your nails as well
• -Stay hydrated and always clean your fingers well when taking a shower
• – Using biotin is a great way to maintain good health for your nails as it contains vitamin B
• – After using acrylic or press-on nails for a long time, your nails will start to look worn out and broken — fix this by moisturizing your nails
• – Another great way to help your nails is to apply some conditioning cream to them — they will have a high moisture content
• – If you want to be extra protective of your nails, use a base coat to cover them before putting on press-on nails

Why are press-on nails better than acrylic nails?

After years of success acrylic nails have seen, you will now see women convert to press-on nails. Why is that?

The variety and options you get with acrylic nails are huge no doubt. But no one likes to spend a lot of money on the salon on a monthly basis. Watching hundreds of dollars go down the drain for nails that will not even last long enough is something to think twice about.

Whereas on the other hand, press-on nails bring a very convenient and easy fix for you. You can apply press-on nails from the comfort of your own home and fit them into your own schedule.

You don’t have to make time for them as they can easily fit into your busy timetable. All of this without shelling out tons of money to some nail technician that never satisfies you. You also get a huge variety when it comes to designs, colors, and shapes in press-on nails.

What’s even better is that press-on nails are far easier to remove than acrylic which takes so much effort to remove. Once you are hooked to press-on nails, you will never want to go back!

If this wasn’t enough, press-on nails can be reused once you have them taken off. All you will need to do is apply the glue again which is very easy to find online or in your nearest convenience store, and put them back on.

With this neat little trick, they can easily last you for as long as two weeks. And if they still happen to be in good shape by the end of that time, you can re-paint them and save them for another session when the need be.

Summary:

Press-on nails are the future and we believe you deserve the very best when it comes to manicures.

Manicures in the comfort of your own home and saving on a lot of time? It doesn’t get any better than that so grab your nails and start experimenting right away!