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🧴💅 HOW TO REMOVE PRESS-ON NAILS (SAFELY & CORRECTLY)

🧼 STEP 1: Soften & Loosen

👇 Choose based on how you applied them:

➤ If You Used Glue (strong hold, 7–14 days):

Soak your nails in warm, soapy water mixed with a little oil (like olive, coconut, or baby oil)
– Soak for 15–20 minutes
Gently try wiggling the press-ons side to side to see if they loosen.
– If not, soak longer — don’t force them.

💡 Optional: Add a little bit of acetone to the soak to speed things up (but not too much — it can dry your nails).

➤ If You Used Adhesive Tabs (short wear, 1–3 days):

Soak in warm water for 5–10 minutes.
Use a cuticle stick to gently lift from the sides, not the middle.
Slowly peel off, applying more water or oil underneath as needed.

🛠️ STEP 2: Remove Residue

Use a cuticle pusher or wooden stick to gently scrape off leftover glue or adhesive.
Soak a cotton pad in acetone or rubbing alcohol and press on each nail to dissolve residue.
Buff lightly only if needed — don’t overdo it.

💅 STEP 3: Aftercare for Natural Nails

Your nails need some love after press-ons, especially if glue was used:

✅ Wash hands and apply a rich cuticle oil
✅ Massage in a nourishing hand cream or nail strengthener
✅ Let your nails rest a few days before reapplying press-ons
✅ Trim and shape your natural nails to remove any damage

🔥 Bonus tip: Use a keratin treatment or nail serum if your nails feel weak or dry after removal.

❌ NEVER DO THIS:

❌ Don’t rip them off (you’ll tear layers of your real nail)
❌ Don’t use dental floss unless you’re trained (it can work, but risks serious lifting)
❌ Don’t file the press-on off unless you’re removing gel or acrylic types

Want product recs like the best acetone-free remover or nail repair treatments for post-press-on care? I can recommend based on your nail type! 💖