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help! I need to get stubborn gel nail polish off my toenails

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imtired1butmykidsarent · 01/09/2018 15:12

please help!!! I am going out tonight, and need to get stubborn gel nail nail polish off my toes.I have tried soaking them off with tinfoil and acetone nail polish remover, but it won't shift. should I just resort to scraping it off? am wearing open toed shoes, so need it off before tonight! Thanks

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TSSDNCOP · 01/09/2018 15:13

Put the foil and acetate back in, heat with hairdryer.

MsHomeSlice · 01/09/2018 15:18

i file it off my toes...get one of those burly grey files for acrylic nails, get your foot up on your lap and have at them! Won't take long.

AND get a buffer while you are at it and finish them up with a nice shiny buff!

MrsW85 · 01/09/2018 15:20

It sound like it has a file off top coat on. Try buffing the top off with a nail file or buffer and then soak. It should scrap off then.

0hCrepe · 01/09/2018 15:21

Yes file it off or can you paint over them?

stellabird · 01/09/2018 15:24

After a long soak with the polish remover and tinfoil, you then scrape the gel off with something sharp. I used a knife, great result. Good luck .

chchchnamechanges · 01/09/2018 15:27

You can get pure acetone on amazon. Not good for your naia but will make it just peel off

itsbetterthanabox · 01/09/2018 16:24

You need to file off the topcoat.
Wrap with acetone and then wait 10 mins. Applying gentle heat helps.
Take one off at a time and use a cuticle pusher or orange wood stick to gently push gel off.

dementedpixie · 01/09/2018 16:29

Pure acetone will work better. You can get it in chemists, home bargains,etc

imtired1butmykidsarent · 01/09/2018 18:02

thankyou. will try this

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imtired1butmykidsarent · 01/09/2018 18:02

thank you

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imtired1butmykidsarent · 01/09/2018 18:02

thanks

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chchchnamechanges · 01/09/2018 18:14

You can get it on amazon prime too is what I meant to say

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