How To: Take off Acrylic Nails (The Right Way)

[MissKaylaPaige]

for some reason, this did not work for me. My nails won't budge even a BIT after soaking for 15 minutes, but the hot acetone realllly jacked up the skin on my hands. ugh =(

[ECarynSchwartz]

Your advice was great, very true to nail health. I especially like the after care tips with the nail strengthener and how to correctly file nails. One thing I would suggest, when you post a video, watch it immediately so you can see if there are any volume or camera problems, then re post after fixing. You spoke loud enough but the music was a bit high (and not really necessary, you were plenty interesting without the music). Good job, hope to see more!

[DIANA12DAN]

How fucking annoying

[HeyHayleyG]

Thanks for helping but this is some crack

Head music! Hahaha wtf

[mjisream]

OH SHIT! nEXT TIME..SPEAK LOUDER HUNNY;o

[118bubbles881]

Thanks!:D it really helped! 39 people ripped of their nails before watching this video haha xD but no worries... It was really helpfull

[AlicaVazquez]

Fuck your stupid music -__-

[MarieA495]

This didn't work for me either ....:(

[91chakis]

It doesn't work...just a waist of,time

[ashleeeybabyyy]

it's taking me forever to take mine off & I'm using this technique

[91chakis]

Thank you

[mmmbad]

Great video! Thanks for posting!

[ajcoxrox45]

if you dont have pure acetone can you just use fingernail polish remover?

[mikennaLOL13]

it really helped me, with my nails. thanx

[MzJacksonKOP]

Thanx sooo much...this helped so much!!

[KiisaKitten]

can i do this procedure also for Gel Nails??

[flooo4037]

how long do you have to keep your hand in the acetone ?

[Checkerboardx]

@flooo4037 She said 5 minutes plus wiping them off, so Im guessing maybe 3-4?

[EmoElmoOnHigh]

Wouldn't the acetone dissolve the plastic bag?

[EmoElmoOnHigh]

0:15 = humorous face x3

[MsCaramelhoney79]

gonna give this a try they actually sell a warmer for the acetone but that things is a 100$ thois is more ecanomic good one :O )

[stephaniedl0013]

thanks! this really helped(: bad thing i decided to turn the volume up on my speakers to hear you, then go on iTunes to listen to music.. i think i jumped 2 feet back from my desk haha

[TheeChelseaLove1]

The music was louder then your voice, bad choice to put background sound. But the video was very helpful :)

[supermanisha27]

I cant hear your voice? but the video was great, thanks for your help x 

[deeziner4]

acetone is highly flammable and only needs heat to ignite... putting it in warm water is not wise imo

[EmoElmoOnHigh]

@deeziner4 Warm water will not ignite acetone lmao. It needs an actual flame-based heat source for that to happen.

[ugforthewin]

I wish all girls got their nails like this.

So so nice. Take note ladies...

[sednonsatia]

Does the acetone sting if you have any cuts on your hands?

[EmoElmoOnHigh]

@sednonsatia Yes it will. A lot.

[jannerww]

cant hear u?

[funkkme]

This method works really well actually, but the acetone dries your hands horribly, even with the vaseline. I've been applying lotion a million times a day for a few days now. Hopefully it goes away soon...but as far as effective, this method is effective.

[evealexsis]

I did this with "Get em off" artifical nail remover!! It took less than 10 minute with warm/hot water. Brilliant way of doing it! Many thanks for posting this!!!!!

[katiegrider]

Tip: I tried this with "Acetone: Nail polish remover" and they didn't come off all the way, even after 20 + minutes of soaking. I think the trick to this is getting the pure acetone.

[samanthalee7846]

this girl is dumb! so didnt work for me...

[miniangel457]

my sister put them on me today for the first time and i wantt it off

[NaturallAndRelaxXed]

i love ur butterfly necklace!

[Lullabygurl77]

Thx soooo much!!!!!! :)

[danahighmist]

OK to you my dear maker of this video , fantastic job and yes it does work very well and to take the fake nails off , as to goin to prof salon they would cut your nails and they arent very nice to them and usualy talk you in to geting new ones so this methed is not only safe and the proper way to take them off but it is fairly quick and works fantasticly . Thank You so much for the video and while the voice was quiet and the music little loud it was well made and you look very nice good job.

[maxinefox51]

What if you don't have pure acetone nail polish remover stuff??

D:



[P0iz0nxR0z3]

OMG .. Thank you sooo much .. I used your technique to take off my acrylics and my nails look super healthy like I never even had any acrylics on to begin with !! Super painless and easy to do !! Once again, THANK YOU !!!! :)

[twilightfan983]

im 13 and i just got my nails done and she put fake nails on me witch i just want a manicure and they r really uncomfortable what shoul i do ?!?!?!!

[sarahprincess09]

Thanks:)

[ChrissyBug6]

Thanks for the tip :)) keep posting helpful vids!!

[HeyyHuda]

dang girl, your awesome!! totally faving this viddddddddd

[BellaFrice]

how much did you heat the water up?

[Mzchr1sbrown]

when u soaked ur acrylic off, were ur nails soft or weak?

[cecy11032007]

this is great!!!! i love this trick! it saves me alot because i wont have to spend like15$ just to get them off!!!!

[SUPletsdanceee]

This video was helpful, but you really shouldn't wear low-cut shirts like that. Not only is it unflattering, but its unprofessional. I can't take anyone serious when they're dressed like that.

[MindySaysWhat]

@SUPletsdanceee Um, go look at your own vids, you're wearing a shirt that's just as low-cut while singing at church. Oddly enough, while watching this video, I didn't notice her shirt was low at all until reading your comment.

[supercoolfunstuff]

@SUPletsdanceee does she look like she's trying to be a professional to you? clearly this is an at-home method. if you want professional go to a salon.

[prettyobsessed]

@SUPletsdanceee She is not at a job interview, she's simply giving beauty advice, you need to loosen up it is in no way offensive.

[empriss80]

Great info. I'm going to take my nails off tonight.

[arundhati1000]

I liked ur neck piece !

[apacheF236]

Thank you!!!!!!

[Welcome01213]

can this work with nail polish remover?

[MissHellowhatzup]

You said it only took 5 mins for the acetone to take ur nails off how much longer does it take for the nail polish remover???

[crystal4502]

i like 2 see ur videos u should make new one plzzz

[xxBabyDoll717xx]

wat u should do is show use removing the nails not show us the nails gone!

[beckchasewolfe]

volume fail

[princessmaryy1234]

thankyouu soo much!! your the best!! :)

[emilynguyen5]

this shit didnt work....):

[36shima36]

=OOO this worked!! iv tried 6 other ways but didnt work this was the only one thqt worked

[sherrell6230]

Hey, It def worked!! Thanks a lot!

[juliettecooley]

I've been soaking my nails for 2 hours following all your instructions....... They still aren't off

[xFabLuLux]

wont the acetone just eat up the plastic bag?

[candyapples2023]

Did not work !!!

[naomijules]

it totally worked as you said it would work :) thank you

[DGandTT]

your ridiculously hot

[mamichula18]

How long does the prices usually take?

[MzSuperWoman143]

If you make another video, PLEASE don't use that music

[superbitch1985]

This chick did a great job.

[SkynyrdGirl]

While your info is really useful and helpful, it would be better if you had not had music in the background, as its a bit distracting. Also, I think that the people saying it doesn't work didn't do it for long enough, so if you mentioned an estimate of the time it takes for the warm acetone to actually start working because "a while" is too vague. Other than those two little issues, thanks v much! :)

[aleshiaramone]

HOW does the acetone not eat through the plastic bag?!

[PsycoGummieBears]

I am going to do this tomorrow morning and we'll see how well it works. :)

PS: Your voice is super quiet andd the music is too loud D:

[ForrestGump57]

once u soaked your nails in the acetone and took them out and said they were done, it looked like they were still on. i hate using acetone, it doesn't work! i bite mine off. very painful though

[lindalikescars]

i tried this...and the acetone burned my cuticles.

[H0oLIgAnSsRo0lMaRrSz]

@lindalikescars next time, put vaseline (petroleum jelly) on your skin

[peace18ish]

Thank you so much! This was my first time having acrylic nails, and one came off on it's own, so I was ready to get them off. It took a little longer than expected, but it worked very well and wasn't painful!

[MissConceited02195]

i tried this and it worked

i soaked my hands in for 10 min,

used hot water and the acetone was sizzling,

there was still a thin layer of acrylic on my nails but i easily removed it the next day..

thank you and this is the best way to get the acrylics off ,, rather than wasting 10$ at the nail salon,

[H0LLiST3RGURL]

so, does this, or does this not work?

[cookiie205]

@H0LLiST3RGURL nooo

[cupcakkecouture]

DID NOT WORK!!!!! I followed instructions exactly and absolutely nothing.

[chemicalenginerd]

You're gorgeous, and I love the earrings :D

[clin6781]

exacly

[Makeupnerd77]

This video is terrible, didnt work at all no sound why would you upload this?

[bellajessica89]

that looks like it would take too long. I prefer to just rip them off.

[michibruns98]

it did not worked for me :( but btw execlnt video!

[amandadoesmakeup]

again I apologize about the volume on this video everyone, it was my first one that I made and I didnt realize how low it was until after it was uploaded and the only way I could fix it was to redo the video...but my nails were already off...sorry!! :)

[markee871]

@amandadoesmakeup great tips! and ur very beautiful too.

[ShiversOfHorror]

I just tried this and it worked well. However I had to use the pure acetone I found in the Walmart automotive area, as they did not have any in the beauty area. Also in my case it took about 20 minutes on the hand that had thinner acrylic. I have yet to do the other hand which is a little thicker. But my hand felt super dry when I was done with it. I also had to rub at the globby fake nail with another fingernail to get it off. After I used a buffer and shined it up and put lotion on.

[ashley11860]

Uhmm.. yeah i can barley hear you.! 

[LencitheBaddest]

thanksss so muchhh (: u really helped me out alotttt!

[Lolapstar]

tried this method n it didnt work as fast as u claimed

[amandadoesmakeup]

@Lolapstar It really all depends on how long you have had the acrylics on for, and how tight they are still fitted on, or if they are already lifted.

[2187michelle]

but ow do u remove the white part?

[GlitterStar94]

I really liked you method, but that music is the most annoying thing I have ever heard!!

[venusstardust]

... that can't be great for your skin...

[skeletonsrock0823]

@venusstardust it isn't XD it dry's it out like real bad lol

[venusstardust]

@skeletonsrock0823 eek! gotta get nails off somehow though eh!? do you just moisturize after?

[skeletonsrock0823]

@venusstardust that helps a little XD I did do it this way and they didn't get too dry =o u just have to like manage them. xD

[modelpro1993]

Your video was very helpful. Thanks.

[srahlovesyou]

this was unbelievably helpful. thank you!

[amandadoesmakeup]

@musicmania1001 acetone is whats always used to remove fake nails, its not a good idea to use it all the time because it will really dry your nails out, but every now and then its ok, just like chocolate cake :)

[me5334]

thank you ! helped a lot

[Mzzbham]

What is the name of the acetone your using?

[amandadoesmakeup]

@Mzzbham its called "beauty secrets, pure acetone"

[hbarnett101]

DOES nailpolish remover work? would it just take longer?

[amandadoesmakeup]

@hbarnett101 nail polish remover would not work. Its not nearly as strong, it would take a very very long time. acetone is only a couple dollars however, its very worth it. because you can also use it as nail polish remover as well.

[amandadoesmakeup]

@hbarnett101 yes, but it would be a lot longer, I would just spend the $4 on the acetone.

[PrettyPrincessGirl97]

why is pure acetone written the wrong way around??

[xFlojoChicax]

my sis has those earrings ! theyre cutee

[danishlover1]

@shankiwa 1983 and @amandadoesmakeup Isn't it it funny about the comment stating you shouldn't use plastic? The bottle acetone is sold in is in plastic. Thanks for the info Amanda. : )

[MsMysticSoul]

oh my goodness- if there was a nail take-off award- it would have been giving to you!! I tried it- way easier- desn't not hurt at all!! i recommended this anyone have acrylic over their natural with no tips like me!! it just came off - i did file it and put cuticle oil over my whole nail-(that just me- do not follow me-lol) girl you won my vote on this way off taking off nails!! all i can is wow!! okay talking too much- but just want you to know you made my day!!

[sonicbios]

nice,

[lamelaaa95]

can we use nail polish remover ?

[CupcakeAmi]

@lamelaaa95

Some nail polish remover contains no acetone in it. Pure acetone is the easiest, and most pain-free way, to remove acrylic nails.

[amandadoesmakeup]

@lamelaaa95 regular nail polish remover is not nearly as strong as acetone is.

[wanonnymous]

you're not supposed to sweep fully across the nail** corner to center**.

[VideoChannel08]

LOL accetone does not eat through plastic, every nail tech I have talked to always talk complete bolocks lol

[fakh786]

@mackdaddykev u r right, it scared me too

[deangela92]

You've just taught me something I've shouldve known. Lol thanks.

Love the video:-)

[delancy1234]

Love the video

[clarabrooke1]

Great video Thank you

[showgurl83]

Thank you so much for this tutorial.....I had acrylic nails and I was always ripping them off....Since I watched this tutorial I removed my acrylics and it was pain free and quick....thanks again :)

[Lois1593]

yes, I believe it was a flimsy sandwich bag, I'll try it again with a strong ziplock bag- thanks

[Lois1593]

I tried this and the acetone ate through the bag, did it do that to you?

[amandadoesmakeup]

@Lois1593 thats odd, was it pure acetone, and did you use like a strong ziplock bag, not just one of those flimsy sandwich bags? I haven't heard of that happening before.

[amandadoesmakeup]

@shanikwa1983 It did not eat through my bag any time I have done it. & yes it will dry your nails a little, but this is a quick fix not something they you do everyday so its not harmful, just like eating a cheeseburger. I also suggested in the video that you use a strengthener on your nails right after to help your nails because they will be weak after having the acrylic nails on them no matter what method you use to take them off.

[starsovertexasnails]

@shanikwa1983  i'm a manicurist and work with acetone every day too, sorry but you have your facts wrong. acetone is indeed corrosive, but is stored in plastic containers, sold in plastic containers, NEVER glass, NEVER metal. Might want to take another chemistry class dear, terrible info.

[WHENUREADY2002]

i loved it>i did it and in 10 to 15 mins i did both hands....

[Famousx81]

will this technique work to remove gel nails?

[amandadoesmakeup]

@Famousx81 YES! :)

[ImanXOMenudoXONikita]

did they buff ur natural nail with that drill before putting the fake ones on??

[amandadoesmakeup]

@ImanXOMenudoXONikita yes they did, ouch!

[AnimalLuvaa13]

@amandadoesmakeup

They did to me to ... they burnt my skin

[CathyRobinson90]

thank you so much for this video ive been like ripping my naiks off forever and waiting for them to grow back! now i know for next time!!

[Lois1593]

can you use non acetone for acrylic nails?

[amandadoesmakeup]

@Lois1593 It wont work as fast and it wont be as easy.

[VanillaSwirly]

-Lovedd It !

[colorfashionme07]

ur a preppy girl

[IntampestusNox]

You rock!!!! I tried it and it was awesome!!! I took my nails off so easily!!!!! Thx for uploadind!!!!! ^_^

[amandadoesmakeup]

@IntampestusNox No Problem!! I am glad that it helped you & your enjoyed it :)

[angela8976]

i wish i watched this before i ripped my nails off lol

[flirtclinique]

@angela8976 haha same

[ninjanette]

i'm def gonna try this. NEVER do i want to go to a salon to have my acrylics removed! They didn't soak my nails in anything, clipped the tips, stuck another fake nail between my nail & the acrylic & simply turned & POPPED it off. Bad 1st experience w/ acrylics being removed.

[amandadoesmakeup]

@ninjanette wow that sounds simply awful!! this should help you, and will be pain free guaranteed!

[x3rhix3]

i am deaf and how long should i leave my nails in the bowl?

[amandadoesmakeup]

@x3rhix3 depending on how lifted your nails already are it could take 7-15min, just remember to use a cotton ball to help pull away some of the tackiness during that time.

[suitelifegirlashley]

thanks for this video! Can you do a 'neutral eye with a pop of color' makeup tutorial? :) I love doing this look and wanted to see how you'd do it? :)

[isjosef]

just so you know for future videos that you make, it's a real pain in the ass to have you talking really softly so you have to turn the volume all the way up, and then crappy music blaring the next second. might want to even out the sound levels.

[dca1962]

@isjosef I was going to write the same EXACT thing. So annoying to have that loud annoying music come thru during the transitions! Otherwise, it would have been a great video!

[amandadoesmakeup]

@pensive247 ok thank you for your opinion, the heat does help. you can look it up or ask your instructors, I have already gone to school for it and been out for a long time, so I have plenty of experience and know what I am talking about. & I never said "saw" your nails, that obviously would make no sense and be bad for your nails, this is why I said to do it in a one motion, and I am going from side to center in the video...but thank you.

[pensive247]

WTF? I'm pretty sure the heat doesn't do anything. Just saying the acetone is as strong as it will be the heat doesn't "activate" it. It doesn't need an activator. By the way, I'm in school for this right now.

[stayyxgold]

Is there another way to do this? I did exactly what you did, twice, and my acrylics still haven't come off whatsoever.

[amandadoesmakeup]

@stayyxgold have your nails already lifted naturally? Thats odd that they have not come off by doing this, try taking a file & filing the top down to make it less thick after the polish & top coat are off.

[BraveHearted14]

Thank you so much I was watching this with my Mom and yes my nails look exactly like urs in the beginning. So I guess I do need to take them off thanks again! ;)

[VaisaNacia]

Thank you very much. How long do you sit in the acetone? You said a little while and it took five minutes to remove all. I'm confused.  This was a great vide.Next time could you lower the music? It's very distracting.

[amandadoesmakeup]

@VaisaNacia Depending how long your nails have been on for will determine how long your nails will have to soak, the more they have naturally lifted the less time you will need in the water Yes, sorry about the music and the volume being so low, I didnt realize it until i had uploaded it because I was using headphones when I was editing the video together. & after that my nails were off, so I could not re-do it :)

[IndianGurl107]

can you re-use the acetone ?



[amandadoesmakeup]

@IndianGurl107 its not a good idea to reuse the acetone because as your nails soak gunk from your nails will come off into the acetone. but as I had said, the acetone is very inexpensive at only around $3 for a bottle, and will give you enough for 4-5 uses. :)

[IndianGurl107]

@amandadoesmakeup

THANKS !!!

but cant yu just put it in warm water

[thaypink123]

what if i take it off with nail polish remover will that work ?

[amandadoesmakeup]

@thaypink123 it will work best with acetone, you can find it for only $2 at walmart or any drugstore or beauty store, finger nail polish remover will take you a lot longer to take off. :)

[xMissGrace]

this is sooo helpful thanks! x x

[amandadoesmakeup]

Your welcome :) more videos to come soon!