Dip powder nails have truly transformed manicure for thousands of ladies. They stay longer, keeping the nail polish intact and chip-free for weeks, and look simply lovely. A high-quality dip powder nail manicure can last up to a month! Still, that moment comes when you need to take them off, which normally necessitates a trip to a salon. But that is not the only way you can achieve that! Here is how to remove dip powder nails at home in no time.
Preparation
Removing dip powder nails at home is fairly straightforward and you will need just a few tools to do it. Take 10 cotton balls big enough to cover your nails, a bottle of 100% pure acetone (make sure you have the right one because regular nail polish remover simply won’t do the trick), one nail clipper, aluminium foil (you’ll need to tear it into 10 small pieces), one nail file, and a bottle of cuticle oil.
Step 1: Clip Off
Most of the time dip powder nails turn out a bit longer than your natural nails, which means you have some extra nail extensions to get rid of. Simply snip them off to remove unnecessary length and the remainder of the procedure will go even faster. If your dip powder nails are short – then skip this step.
Step 2: File Down
You need to break down the shiny top coat of your dip powder nails in order to peel them off. Use a gritty nail file and file down the uppermost layer till a bit of powder forms on your nails. Be careful not to file down to your natural nails as it will destroy them. Removing the top layer will allow the acetone to do its work properly. No pricey salon procedures needed!
Step 3: Use Acetone
Now is the moment to use the power of 100% acetone. Take one cotton ball, totally soak it in acetone, and apply to one of your nails. Wrap a small piece of aluminium foil around it to secure the cotton ball. It will also generate the correct temperature for acetone to function. Repeat on each nail! It will take roughly 15 minutes for acetone to work.
Step 4: Take Off Foil
Now it’s time to inspect your nails! Take off pieces of foil one at a time to check if everything is removed properly. Gently clean your nails with a cotton ball dipped in acetone to remove any excess that is left. If the dip still clings on – rewrap the nail with foil for another 10 minutes.
Step 5: Aftercare
Once your dip powder manicure is gone for good, it’s crucial to use cuticle oil to nourish your nails and preserve their health. In fact, you should be utilizing cuticle oil on a daily basis if you’re having this kind of manicure! A nourishing treatment is required to keep your fingernails healthy and beautiful. If you’re getting dip powder manicures regularly it might be advisable to take a break from time to time in-between the operations. It will help your nails renew, giving them greater power.
Alternative
Using foils is a bit time-consuming, but there is another option you can try. You will need to utilize two sandwich bags and two paper towels that you will put inside and soak in acetone until they’re adequately moist. Prepare a bowl with hot water (but not too hot because your hands will go inside), put one hand into a sandwich bag, then into the bath of hot water (wearing the bag of course), and sit for a few minutes. Gently rub your nails against the soaked paper towel. Repeat with the second hand and carefully remove whatever excess dip powder is left on your nails using a file. This method may be faster, but it’s a whole lot messier, just keep that in mind. So that’s how to remove dip powder nails at home!