Adhesive nails allow you to do a perfect manicure in minutes, but it is not always easy to remove them. However, there are several ways to facilitate the process: dipping your nails, using a cuticle pusher or nail polish remover. Remove the stickers, take care of your hands and nails to help them regenerate from the stress they have suffered.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using Solvents and Cuticle Pushers
Step 1. Hot soapy water is effective in dissolving adhesives
Pour hot water and a few drops of hand soap into a small bowl. Dip your nails and let them soak for about ten minutes.
- During the dive you can try to move them back and forth to help soften the adhesive;
- When ten minutes are up, take your hands out of the water and try to peel off the false nails.
Step 2. Cuticle oil is another effective product for removing adhesives
Apply a couple of drops on your nails, focusing on the meeting point between the nail itself and the adhesive, and let it act for a few minutes.
- At this point, try waving your fingers back and forth to see if the adhesive has loosened enough to be peeled off;
- If you can't remove it easily, don't try to forcefully tear it off the nail.
Step 3. Melt the adhesives with a wooden cuticle pusher
Slip the pointed end between your nail and the adhesive, then slowly start rolling the cuticle pusher back and forth to detach the fake nail.
When handling the cuticle pusher, proceed from the cuticle to the tip of the nail, rather than the other way around
Step 4. After removing the stickers, examine the nails for any residual glue
You can help yourself with a cuticle pusher.
If the adhesive doesn't break, try soaking your nails in lukewarm water, otherwise tap a solvent-soaked cotton ball on them
Method 2 of 3: Using Nail Polish Remover
Step 1. If you can't remove sticky nails using warm water and cuticle oil, you can give nail polish remover a try
Pour it into a small bowl and dip your nails (up to the cuticles). Let them soak for about five minutes, then take them out of the liquid and try to peel them off.
Remember that acetone-based solvents can dissolve glue, while acetone-based solvents won't help you
Step 2. If you don't want to soak your hands in the nail polish remover, you can apply it to your nails (focusing on the edges of the fake ones) by tapping it with a cotton swab
Try to let it seep under your fake nails to soften the adhesive
Step 3. As the solvent begins to take effect, the adhesives should begin to loosen, so take advantage of this to remove them
If they are detached enough, help with your fingers, otherwise use a cuticle pusher.
Take your time, however much the adhesive appears to have melted. Removing it too quickly can damage your nails
Step 4. Wash your hands with warm water and a mild soap
The acetone in the remover can dry out the skin, so give your hands some special attention after removing the false nails. Once washed, dry them well and apply a moisturizer, even on the nails.
Method 3 of 3: Repair Damage Caused by Sticky Nails
Step 1. Take a break from nail polishes and adhesives
In case of damage, the nails can repair themselves, but it takes a few days. In the meantime, let them breathe without applying any product.
While recovering, polish them with a few drops of cuticle oil
Step 2. Once the stickers are removed, the nails may be brittle, so trim them to prevent them from cracking or chipping
Use a nail clipper or a pair of scissors.
If they are already short, you can smooth out the rough edges with a file
Step 3. Since the stickers can peel off small pieces of the nail, leaving the surface rough and uneven, try to repair the damage by smoothing them gently
Gently smooth out rough areas with a sanding pad
Step 4. Remove the adhesives, recover lost hydration by regularly applying a nourishing cream
Always keep a vial in your bag or on your desk to be able to repeat the application often.
Step 5. Make two coats of top coat before using the stickers again to protect the nails
This product will create a barrier between the nails and the adhesives.
