Step 2: Soak cotton balls with acetone. For the next step, you’ll want to use acetone and cotton balls to remove the gel nail polish. When applying the acetone to each cotton ball, use five to ...

The truth about gel polish removal. Here’s something most nail techs won’t tell you until it’s too late: peeling off your gel polish is basically like peeling off the top layer of your nails.

Removing gel polish doesn’t come with the same risks as removing acrylic nails or extensions. That said, even though it comes with fewer complications, it’s always best to go to a professional.

This beloved at-home gel kit from Zoya is moving fast, and is ideal for crafting a fresh mani while on-the-go. Along with a featherweight LED lamp for curing, ... Unlike most gel polish kits, ...

I tried a $38 gel-manicure kit and compared it to my usual $110 professional gel set. In a time crunch, I could see why the at-home kit could be useful, but it's a lot of work. For quality alone ...

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The polish also came off much easier than salon builder gel, which often requires a lot of e-filing and soaking. This lasted for over four weeks on my toenails, as long as a professional pedicure.