How to Remove Dip Powder Manicures at Home

Dip powder nails have truly revolutionized manicure for thousands of women. They last longer, keeping the nail polish intact and chip-free for weeks, and look absolutely gorgeous. A high-quality dip powder nail manicure can last up to a month! Still, that moment comes when you need to take them off, which usually requires a trip to a salon. But that is not the only way you can do that! Here is how to remove dip powder nails at home in no time.

Preparation

Removing dip powder nails at home is quite easy and you will need just a few things to do it. Take 10 cotton balls big enough to cover your nails, a bottle of 100% pure acetone (make sure you have the right one because regular nail polish remover simply won’t do the trick), one nail clipper, aluminium foil (you’ll need to tear it into 10 small pieces), one nail file, and a bottle of cuticle oil.

Step 1: Clip off

Most of the time dip powder nails turn out a bit longer than your natural nails, which means you have some excessive nail extensions to get rid of. Simply clip them off to remove extra length and the rest of the procedure will go even faster. If your dip powder nails are short – just skip this step.

Step 2: File down

You need to break down the shiny top coat of your dip powder nails in order to take them off. Use a gritty nail file and file down the uppermost layer till a bit of powder appears on your nails. Be careful not to file down to your natural nails as it will damage them. Removing the top layer will allow the acetone to do its magic properly. No pricy salon procedures needed!