i used to always just soak them in pure acetone for awhile & then peel them off. it still damages your nail a good bit & it hurts pretty bad. but if you dont find a different way & you do this, if you apply a hardener/strengthener to your nails they will be back no normal in about a week.
very painful! i did that once & will never do it again. Its alot easier & painless if you go to a nail salon. They can do it quick & it will not rip your own nails off.
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Jun 20, 2012
KeJuana Itty Bitty B.
How can I take off my acrylic nail without ripping my own nails?
Jun 20, 2012
Autum D.
i used to always just soak them in pure acetone for awhile & then peel them off. it still damages your nail a good bit & it hurts pretty bad. but if you dont find a different way & you do this, if you apply a hardener/strengthener to your nails they will be back no normal in about a week.
Jun 22, 2012
Amber Does Nails x.
SOAK SOAK SOAK and buff.
Jun 23, 2012
Mary P.
very painful! i did that once & will never do it again. Its alot easier & painless if you go to a nail salon. They can do it quick & it will not rip your own nails off.