Nail polish is an essential ally for all women who want to show off a perfect manicure and always be at their best. Too bad, however, that it lasts very little and most of the time we find ourselves having to change the product every 3-5 days … and here the problem begins. Yes, because for many, removing the enamel – rather than putting it back on – is a real nightmare. Especially if you have little time and little desire, it is often difficult to eliminate it and you risk damaging your nails or leaving residues that, inevitably, will make the next manicure less perfect.
The situation becomes even more complicated if the enamel used has glitteror it has a dark color, in this case the product is more resistant and removing it could prove to be a challenge. The risk in these cases is to lose patience, ending up rubbing and rubbing the nails with excessive energy, with the result that they will be damaged. How to remove nail polish: solvents and products
The most popular products for removing nail polish are solvents . There are a lot of them on the market, with or without the presence of acetone. The former are particularly effective, but they have a very pungent odor and are often aggressive, so much so that they are not recommended during pregnancy .. These products should be used with caution, as they may weaken the nails and redden the skin. Acetone-free solvents are much more delicate and can be used to remove nail polish on both artificial and natural nails .
There are many tools on the market to eliminate the product in a few minutes, especially if you have little time available. The laziest ones can focus on sponge-covered jars in which to put their fingers. A few seconds of “immersion” are enough to have nails clean and without polish as if by magic.
The same result, only with greater precision, can be obtained thanks to the pens. They allow you to remove the product only in some places and are perfect when you want to “fix” a small error in the glaze or eliminate residues that just do not want to go away.
Finally we find the polish remover wipes , very similar to those of make-up, only soaked in solvent. They are practical to take on the road and guarantee excellent effectiveness. The only drawback is that they dry out easily if the box is not closed perfectly. How to remove the nail polish: the alternative methods
The nail polish just doesn’t want it to disappear and you don’t want to use the solvent
Then try some alternative techniques. One of the most used methods is enamel on enamel, perfect especially in an emergency and when you don’t have anything available to remove the product .
First apply a layer of the new one to the old nail polish . Then, without letting it dry too much, remove it using a tissue. In this way, the enamel underneath will moisten and will come off in an instant. Obviously this is an emergency solution and the result is not always perfect, but residues may remain.
Another very effective product for removing enamel is olive oil . Pour some into a wad, let it act for a few minutes, then remove the product. The result will not only be perfect, but you will also have soft and hydrated nails thanks to the action of the oil. Use it especially if you have very delicate nails and are afraid of damaging them or subjecting them to excessive stress with the solvent.
White vinegar is also an excellent ally to say goodbye to nail polish. Mix it in a bowl with some orange or lemon juice . Then dip your fingers inside and stay there for about 15 minutes . Finally dry your hands and with the cotton remove the product from the nails. How to remove resistant and glitter
nail polish A long lasting nail polish or glitter polish can be very difficult to remove. What to do in this case
There is a technique that will help you remove even the most resistant product. First, cut ten small pieces out of a paper handkerchief, then wet them with the solvent and roll them around the nail . Finally wrap your fingers with aluminum foil. Let it act for a few minutes and remove everything: the enamel will be gone as if by magic!
