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Manicures

I am still oxox — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:10:32 GMT

I am about 2 weeks over due for my fill in and powder manicure.

I am not sure how to file this polish off so I can glue my own nails, or maybe I soak my nails and get them totally redone after the crisis is over.

I know that is is by no means a major event but it is a diversion for me

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ECBG — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 01:25:36 GMT

@I am still oxox @Shanus May know how to get the nails off.

When I retired from teaching with my technician all the way across town, I wore off and filed them off. It took several weeks as I remember.

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lulu1 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 21:47:36 GMT

There are numerous videos on YouTube. Also, I've seen it discussed several times on Facebook.

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spursfan2 — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 20:50:50 GMT

soak ur fingertips in acetone nail polish remover. i had the french manicured tips yrs ago that literally destroyed my fingernails. that's how I got mine off.

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I am still oxox — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 21:00:39 GMT

@spursfan2 I just want to remove the Dip manicure and leave my gel nails intact, I am not sure this is possible

@spursfan2 wrote:
soak ur fingertips in acetone nail polish remover. i had the french manicured tips yrs ago that literally destroyed my fingernails. that's how I got mine off.

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Peaches McPhee — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:59:16 GMT

This weekend I soaked off my powder, and put on clear nailtique for the duration. My natural nails are so weak.

I learned that acetone is not the same as nail polish remover.

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bonnie f — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:10:04 GMT

ughhh i have acrylics im over 3 weeks since i last went, 3 naiils are off.. the rest i'm waiting to come off... i filed them down real short.. hard for me to soak off because when i get it done there takes awhile and they use there drill which i dont have,,, and omg i just went to target and they have no sally hansen hard as nails or anything like that!!! im going to look tomorrow when i do go out...... everyone bought all that too.. its as hard to find as toilet paper!!! hoping my nails come off soon, so i can just paint them all and wait till nail salons open again.. this will be the 1st time for me in over 25 yrs that i had no nails on...my real nails really do need this lol

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Lipstickdiva — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 14:43:22 GMT

I have an acrylic overlay on top of my natural nails. It was 3 weeks Saturday since my last fill. They are very grown out but none of them are lifting. That's why I love my nail tech. I guess I'm just letting them grow although the length is starting to bother me.

I'm hoping they will loosen and I can easily get them off. I detest the entire process of soaking off acrylics. It's a timely and a mess.

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Luv pets — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 18:02:11 GMT

I saw a blog about how to disguise nails that need a fill. I thought it was clever. You can get a sparkly polish and put it in the area you need a fill. It was pretty! I suppose another color would work too. The chunky glitter hid the difference between the space on the nail very well. I know this isn't for everyone, but it could help someone.

I have gel nails and gel polish. I haven't had a fill in five weeks. Here in NY things closed earlier than other parts of the country, and without notice! I will need to cut and then file my nails. They are super long! My own nails are damaged after twenty plus years of gel nails.

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isaboo — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:04:35 GMT

Can anyone recommend a good top coat that is self leveling and shines? I had been using Julep which was so good but I cannot find it now.

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southtexan — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 02:18:44 GMT

I have used China Glaze Fast Forward Top Coat for years. Very high gloss and self-levels. Amazon, Sally and Ulta.

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juperier3 — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 03:00:35 GMT

@I am still oxox You should be able to remove the powder with acetone. Buff the surface gently to break the seal first. How the acetone will affect the gel underneath will depend on what type of gel was used. From your description, it's very possible that you have "hard" gel, which is designed to be filed off. If so, you may well be able to remove the dip without damaging the gel.

Acetone itself is safe for use on the nails. Drying, but safe. It's trying to rush the removal, thus scraping too hard that so often causes nail damage (that and too aggressive buffing prior to application). There's also minimal chance of developing an allergic reaction. Any allergic reaction is much more likely to be caused by something that has been dissolved by the acetone (for example, undercured gel).