How Do You Get Gel Polish Off?

With a standard emery board, file each nail with a back-and-forth motion. Continue until the entire nail surface is rough to the touch.

Pour 1/2 cup of acetone nail polish remover into a bowl. Place 10 small cotton balls into the acetone until they are saturated.

Protect the skin around your nails by applying a thin layer of petroleum jelly. This helps prevent skin irritation while the nails are soaking.

Carefully remove one cotton ball and place it on each nail. Secure the cotton ball by wrapping a small piece of aluminum foil around your fingertip. Repeat on all fingers. Let the acetone solution soak for 30 minutes.

Slowly remove the foil covered cotton balls from each fingernail. The gel polish comes off with the cotton if the process has worked properly.

Using a standard nail buffer, gently buff the surface of each nail to remove any remaining gel polish and to smooth rough edges.

To prevent damage, moisturize your nails, and wait several days before applying further nail polish.