However, not many know how to remove this very functional gel polish. The thing is, indeed removing gel polish is a bit more difficult than removing an ordinary nail polish. Bacaterus will tell you an easy way to clean gel polish from nails. Come on, look at the way! But, before that, let us first know the advantages and disadvantages of gel polish.
Table of contents:

Strengths and Weaknesses of Gel Cut 10 Ways to Remove Gel Cut 

1. Acetone
2. Manicure Stick
3. Aluminum Foil
4. Nail Buffer
5. Gel Nail Polish Remover Clip
6. Nail Polish Remover Wrap
7. Thought in the Salon
8. Wash hands
9. Cuticle Oil
10. Apply a moisturiser 

Strengths and Weakness of Gel Cut 

The advantage of gel polish is the validity period. In general, gel polish can last much longer than ordinary nail polish, which is up to 2-4 weeks. So, you don’t need to justify or change new nail polish frequently if you use gel polish. While the disadvantages lie in the installation and removal. Gel gel should use ultra violet light to dry quickly. Meanwhile, we all know the dangers of UV light for our bodies. Then, the process of removing gel polish is also not as easy as ordinary nail polish. However, it is not impossible for you to remove the gel polish yourself at home. Here are the easy steps from Bacaterus for you.

10 Ways to Remove Gel Cut 

1. Acetone

The first way to remove gel polish is to use nail polish remover . Yes, you can still remove the  gel nail polish with ordinary nail polish cleaning products . However, try cleaning products containing acetone (only 60% maximum so that your nails are not damaged). Or, if you want, you can use pure acetone.

But, if you use acetone, don’t throw it directly on your nails, huh. The trick, prepare a small bowl, fill with acetone about 1.25 cm. Soak your nails in acetone (bend your fingers inward so that all nails can be submerged at one time). Soaking time is 10 minutes. Keep skin exposed to acetone, because acetone will feel sore when exposed to the skin and can make the skin dry. Do not lift your nails before 10 minutes for maximum results.

2. Manicure Stick

Manicure stick or  orange woodstick are essential items in  nail art . If you are a nail craft lover, you must be  familiar with this thing. After soaking your nails with acetone, the next step is to scrape up nail polish using a  manicure stick. Press all the edges of nail polish using this stick, then push gently until the nail polish is scraped or released.

3. Aluminum Foil 

In addition to using acetone and  manicure sticks , the other way to remove gel polish is to use aluminum foil. If this object is usually used for cooking, now we will use it to remove gel nail polish.

The trick, prepare aluminum foil, cotton,  nail polish remover , and scissors. Cut the cotton to the size of a nail and cut a large enough aluminum foil box to wrap the finger (about 8 cm). Apply cuticle oil to your nails and fingers as a start. After that, soak the cotton that has been cut into acetone. Place aluminum foil on flat media, then place your finger in the middle. Store one sheet of cotton on the nail, then wrap your finger tightly with aluminum foil. Let stand for 10 minutes. If so, open aluminum and cotton, clean the rest of the nail polish that is still attached to a  stick or cotton manicure .

4. Nail Buffer

The next way to remove gel polish is to scrape the paint using  nail buffer . This is a soft sandpaper coated sponge that is used to soften the sides of the nail after being cut.

First, apply oil or cuticle cream to your nails. After that, your nail file uses nail buffer until the nail polish layer peels off. After that, soak the nails like in the first step.

5. Gel Nail Polish Remover Clip 

There is also a gel polish eraser product that can be directly used, but it looks like it’s still hard to find in Indonesia. This product is called  gel nail polish remover clip . Usually this product contains 10  plastic clips that already contain cotton that already contains acetone.

If you use this product, you need to leave it for around 15-20 minutes to work optimally. However, back to the quality and thickness of the gel nail polish you are using. You can check whether your nail polish has been eroded or not every five minutes.

6. Nail Polish Remover Wrap

This product is similar to the above  nail polish remover clip gel , but the material is made of aluminum foil instead of plastic. This is a practical version of how to remove gel polish using aluminum foil that you cut yourself. Unfortunately, this product has also not been widely marketed in Indonesia. 7. Thought in the Salon
If you see a  nail art tutorial on Instagram or YouTube, you must have seen a nail on the ‘dash’ using a small tool. The name of the drill is electric nail drill . This object is usually used to remove gel nail polish from the nail by eroding it.

Looks terrible, huh? But, actually this tool is not dangerous, really.  But, indeed if you are not used to using it, you should just let the experts do it.

8. Wash hands

After doing the ways to remove the gel polish above, immediately wash your hands with clean water and soap, yes. If you can use warm water, not ordinary water. Water is useful for removing residual acetone and nail polish from your nails and hands.

9. Cuticle Oil

After washing your hands with soap and water, it’s time to nourish your nails. Use oil or cuticle cream on your nails and fingers evenly. You do not need to wipe off excess oil or cream, just rub it until it seeps in perfectly into the nails and skin.

Cuticle oil and cream is useful for nourishing, moisturizing and softening nails and skin. This product is available at pharmacies, beauty product stores and nail salons. You can also buy it online at Bukalapak by clicking this link.

10. Apply a moisturizer

If there is no oil or cuticle cream, you can also use  hand cream,  body lotion, petroleum jelly (like NIVEA),  body butter , or other skin moisturizers. All of this is useful for nourishing the nails and skin due to contact with acetone. Now, that’s ten ways to quickly remove gel polish from Bacaterus. How easy is it not to do it? You can do these methods yourself at home without the need to go to the salon. Except for the drill section, if you are not confident you should not scrub your own nail polish with a drill, huh. If you know of other ways to remove gel polish, please comment below.