Non acetone or acetone?

Apr 30, 2013

Lala M.

I was wondering whether I should buy nail polish remover that is non acetone or acetone? I heard acetone is really harsh and bad for the nails but non acetone nail polish remover leaves a white chalky residue on my nails after I use it? Any suggestions?

Apr 30, 2013

Sonya R.

2me: acetone removes faster.

Apr 30, 2013

Jocelyn T.

Non acetone of meant for removing polish the pure acetone is so harsh and stronger because that I meant to take the acrylics off unless you have acrylics then use acetone if its just polish use non acetone

Apr 30, 2013

Alaine K.

I usually use acetone it removes faster but usually right after I use cuticle oil so it doesn't dry my cuticles and the " chalky effect " does not dry them out :)

Apr 30, 2013

Nicole F.

Non acetone to remove polish. acetone dries out nails and makes them more prone to splitting and breaking. the only time I use acetone is for cleaning up a mani once I'm finished.

Apr 30, 2013

Alondra G.

I do the same as Alaine.

Apr 30, 2013

Sarah K.

No aceton, damages the nails
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Apr 30, 2013

Nicole F.

Oh and just scrub your nails after using the non acetone. I like cutex non acetone, its pink. it doesn't leave a chalky residue, but it tends to be a bit greasy, which I like because its moisturizing. so scrubbing my nails with.soup and water removes that and dead skin cells or other debris and gets them perfect for polish :)

Apr 30, 2013

Liz R.

I always use acetone cuz it's soooo much faster lol.

Apr 30, 2013

Lala M.

Ok thank you all! :)

Apr 30, 2013

Lala M.

You ladies were all very helpful!

Apr 30, 2013

G S.

Acetone works the best. I get so frustrated with non acetone.

Apr 30, 2013

Nicole F.

Lol obviously I meant soap haha damn autocorrect! it can turn polish into hamburger but not soup into soap, wtf? haha :p.

Apr 30, 2013

Isabel R.

I prefer acetone because it removes polish (and glitters) quickly and does a significantly better job at getting rid of natural oils on my nails. In turn, making your mani and pedi last longer.

Apr 30, 2013

Megan S.

I use acetone and I paint my nails 2x a week and mine are never dry or brittle from it, just make sure its doesn't say pure acetone that kind is for removing acrylics.

Apr 30, 2013

Shelley W.

Acetone works better for me. I immediately wash my hands and apply apricot oil. Been doing that for years and my nails grow like weeds.

Apr 30, 2013

Lala M.

Ok thanks again everyone! :)

Apr 30, 2013

Sydney R.

I only use 100% acetone because its faster and I keep my nails painted at all times. If you aren't going to keep them painted 99% of the time then I would use remover with some acetone but not all. My actual nails are terrible but you can't tell because I always have color on them.

May 6, 2013

Fernanda A.

Non acetone is better but if you like acetone is good to add 1/3 of liquid glycerin on it. It makes less damage and your cuticles won't get dry.