No more peeling, picking, or panic. We’re showing you the right way to say buh-bye to your Gel Nail Polish— stress-free, damage-free, and 100% fab.
Let’s be real — the urge to peel off your gel polish is so real.
But, babes, we’re here to stop that nail drama in its tracks. 🙅♀️
Your nails deserve love, care, and the royal treatment — and we’ve got your back.
Whether it’s time for a new shade or just a fresh start, here’s your easy-peasy guide to removing gel polish the right way.
💖 Why You Should Never Peel Your Gel Polish (Like, Ever)
Peeling off your gel polish might feel satisfying, but it's a crime against your nail beds 😭
Here’s what goes down when you pick:
💔 It rips off layers of your natural nail (ouch).
💔 It weakens the nail plate. 💔 It can make your next manicure look bumpy and uneven.
Bottom line? Healthy nails > quick fixes. Always.
✨ What You’ll Need: Your Nail Rescue Kit
Before you dive into removal mode, get your tools ready:
💅 Acetone-based gel nail polish remover
💖 Cotton pads or cotton balls
🧻 Aluminum foil strips
🧻 Hard Buffer
🧻 Soft Buffer
🪄 Cuticle pusher (gentle queen only)
🧤 Gel Nail Polish Remover Wraps
🧴 Cuticle oil (for that post-removal glow)
🪄 Step-by-Step: How to Remove Gel Polish Without Tears (or Tears in Your Nails)
Step 1: Break the Top Coat Like a Boss
First things first — grab your hard buffer (grit 80) and gently buff off around 50% of the gel polish.
🌀 The vibe? We're just loosening the top layer, not going all-in.
💡 Buff gently! The goal is to lift the product, not damage your natural nails.
Go slow, stay soft, and treat your nails like the queens they are.
Step 2: Soak & Chill
Let the magic begin:
· Soak a cotton pad in pure acetone.
· Place the soaked pad directly on your nail.
· Wrap each fingertip with a small piece of aluminum foil to hold the cotton pad in place. This helps prevent the acetone from evaporating too quickly.
· Let your nails soak for 5 to 10 minutes.
· After about 15 minutes, check your nails and repeat soaking if needed.
Step 3: Gently Push — Don’t Force It!
- Once your nails have soaked up all that acetone magic, it’s time to say goodbye to that gel polish!
- Grab your cuticle pusher and gently scrape off the softened gel — no harsh moves, be kind to those natural nails!
- Take a fresh cotton pad soaked in acetone and wipe away any leftover bits.
- Boom — clean, smooth nails ready for your next manicure masterpiece!
💡 Hot Tip: Your gel should glide off like butter. If not, it needs more soak time.
Step 4: Buff + Hydrate = Nail Spa Realness
After the gel is gone:
✨ Use a soft buffer to smooth out your natural nail.
✨ Massage in cuticle oil like you’re in a spa ad.
✨ Massage it in gently to bring back that moisture and keep your nails happy!
💫 Bonus Nail TLC Tips
Want to keep those nails healthy and fierce between gel sets? Here’s the tea:
💧 Use cuticle oil daily — trust us, it’s a nail game changer.
🧤 Wear gloves while cleaning (your manicure deserves protection).
🚫 Skip back-to-back gel manicures — give your nails a breather!
❌ Never (like, never) peel your polish again.
🧚♀️ Can Beginners Remove Gel Polish?
absolutely!
Removing your gel manicure is easier than choosing a Netflix show — especially with the right tools.
Calyx London’s beginner-friendly kits make it effortless (and super cute).
Soak it. Wrap it. Slide it off.
✨ No salon. No stress. Just YOU and your glow-up.
💅 Final Nail Notes from Your Calyx Crew
Your gel polish might not last forever, but your nail health glow-up? That’s the real flex.
With the right removal routine, you can keep those claws strong, shiny, and ready for your next color crush.
So go ahead:
✨ Remove it right.
✨ Nourish those nails.
✨ And get ready to slay your next manicure like the nail queen you are.