The best and simplest way to remove gel nail polish at home is to follow the soak-off method. There are slight variations on ...

Don’t do it! We’re about to tell you how to remove gel nail polish at home the right way—so you don’t do any long-term damage. We’re fully aware that this may be easier said than done ...

The best way to remove gel nail polish at home is the soak-off method, which is as simple as it sounds. Hanna says to start the process by filing the top layer of your gel with a nail file until ...

Instead, they recommend rubbing a washcloth with warm water to remove the excess. Going to the nail salon is always the safest bet when it comes to removing gel polish, but we get it—not ...

With gel manicures, for example, it may seem like the easiest way to remove the polish is by peeling if off—but that can be a lot more damaging to your nails than you think. I'm personally ...

Below, the experts break down just how bad peeling polish can get for your nails and how to remove gel nail polish the right way. Read this to spare your nail beds from any damage. Gel nail polish ...

You need to file off the top layer of your gel polish, but we’re not talking about aggressive sanding here. Use a nail file to gently remove the shine from your polish until it looks matte.

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But the same factors that make gel polish so durable also make it tricky to remove. Standard nail polish remover won’t work on gel nails and picking it off can damage your nails. Knowing how to ...