The trick to removing false nails without damaging the real ones

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You tend to skip the appointment at the manicurist to remove your false nails, and you find yourself damaging the real ones by removing them yourself as best you can at home? Stop everything: we found the trick you were so lacking to remove them without causing damage!

We know it, remove false nails is no small feat. Yes, do not improvise who wants nail prosthetist! If the followers of these fake nails, which give us an impeccable and lasting manicure, do not intend to deprive themselves of the beautiful illusion they offer, it is not uncommon that they end up with a false nail taken off which requires everything to be removed in a hurry. And then, let’s face it, it is easier to find the motivation to go have false nails done in a salon than to return there to have them removed in the rules of the art …

So many people bet on the stripping effect of acetone remover to get rid of false nails easily from home, a new beauty hack that arouses the interest of fans of perfect manicure comes as a smart alternative to this harsh chemical. This famous trick that we would have liked to know for a long time, we find it in video on the TikTok account of a influencer named Safiya Sumar (@saphsumar on the social network).

As you can see in the video shared by the young woman, just two products that are much less aggressive for your real nails than acetone for remove acrylic false nails without difficulty. The winning combo? Of dishwashing liquid and vegetable oil ! A duo that manages to dissolve the glue of false nails to be able to remove them without tearing them, and therefore without damaging your natural nails, which makes the trick particularly attractive. Other advantages of this technique with almost magical effects: these products are inexpensive and we usually already have them all at home in the kitchen.

The trick to removing false nails without damaging your nails

What you need :
– dishwashing liquid
– a little vegetable oil (olive oil, sunflower oil, sweet almond …)

  • Start by filling in a bowl or salad bowl with lukewarm water depending on whether you want to go hand by hand or remove the false nails from both hands at the same time.
  • Put a good dose of dishwashing liquid in lukewarm water.
  • Then add a generous amount of vegetable oil in the water + dishwashing liquid mixture.
  • Mix everything well with a cover.
  • Dip your hands in the mixture for five minutes minimum.
  • After this time, you can start to see the effect of the products by gently pressing on one of your false nails to see if it starts to come off.
  • If necessary, re-immerse your hands in the mixture for a few more minutes (10 minutes in total should be enough if you have put in enough washing-up liquid and oil).
  • Test the resistance of your false nails again by trying to lift them gently.
  • Your false nails should come off without a hitch of your natural nails!

Although we always recommend that you call on a manicure professional to remove your false nails properly whenever possible, this ingenious trick seems to us to be a good option to deal with emergencies in the event of an appointment not made or missed, without ever risking damaging your real nails by pulling out the false ones.

Maintain your false nails well:

Video by Caroline Lanau-Imbert

Passionate about writing and beauty, Elodie swaps her lipstick for her laptop to find the best in makeup, hairstyle and skincare trends, and professional tips …