- Acetone nail polish remover = fastest way to remove nail polish and best for glitter/thick/stubborn polishes.
- Non-acetone nail polish remover = more gentle way to remove polish, but will take a bit longer.
- Natural nail polish removers = free from chemicals but will require manual scrubbing to remove polish, which can damage the nail.
So if not acetone, what else?
How to remove nail polishwithout acetone.
There are a number of acetone-free nail polish removers out there, but as mentioned, they all contain a different chemical solvent.
Phan said The Nail Lab use OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover to remove nail polish. This contains 15 per cent acetone, as well as grape seed oil, vitamin E and aloe vera.
How to remove acrylic nails without acetone.
Nail technician Vanessa Schirripa of Pretty Little Things Beauty said the alternative to using acetone to remove acrylic nails is the traditional file and drill technique.
“A nail technician can use nail pliers to help lift the acrylic from the nail bed and use a drill to help scale down the thick acrylic rather than dissolving it. However, this can be a semi-painful way of removing false nails as the drill can give a slight burning sensation on the actual nail. Not for the faint hearted!” she toldMamamia.
How to remove Shellac without acetone.
“Shellac is much thinner than acrylic and can be removed through a peel, drill or buff. Non-acetone products can be used for successful removal, too,” Schirripa said.
“All you need to do is soak a cotton ball in a non-acetone product and wrap it around the shellac polish. Cover with foil and let it soak through for 10 minutes. Then, file or drill off the shellac and you’re done.”
Side note – To help minimise damage, use a nail strengthening product in between every few manicures to keep your nails in good shape.
How to remove SNS nails without acetone.
Schirripa said SNS nails can also be removed with a similar non-acetone soaking process, but as SNS is thicker than shellac, it’ll take a bit longer.
“To remove SNS, soak the nails in an acetone-free remover for 30 minutes or until the gel starts to melt away. Once you feel the nail loosen, gently pull it off with tweezers. Then, you can file, shape and add a clear polish or nail strengthener,”Schirripa said.
A final word on acetone and nail health…
After all that, here are Dr Eisman’s final thoughts:
“Acetone is still the most effective and least traumatic way to remove nail varnish and does not at this stage appear to be toxic or have health risks. Whatever agent you chose, acetone or acetone-free, make sure to moisturise your hands and nails after polish removal.”
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Authored by: Amy Clark
Mamamia Senior Lifestyle Writer
Link to original story:https://www.mamamia.com.au/what-is-acetone-nail-polish-remover/
