Take It Off

There's a right and wrong way to remove polish. Learn how to do it right, here.

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There's a right and wrong way to remove polish. Here's how to do it and avoid those post-polish dry, dull nails:

First remember to:
Look for nail polish removers that don't contain acetone (it can dry out the cuticle and enamel)
Use 100% natural cotton balls or pads. Synthetic ones don't absorb liquids as well
Now get in the clear:
Saturate the ball or pad with remover and let it sit on the nail for 10 seconds.
Rock it back and forth a few times, then sweep it off the nail in one swift motion, away from the cuticle.
Don't rub it in - you'll grind the remover and old polish back on your nail bed.