If you feel any pain, stop immediately. Unfortunately, regular nail polish remover won't work on a gel manicure. Instead, you'll need acetone or a soak-off remover designed specifically for gel nails.

Everything you need to know about removing gel polish at home safely, from essential tools to expert techniques that will keep your nails healthy and strong.

Before, taking off my gel polish was always a hassle ... more efficiently," explains Thea Green, founder of Nails.INC. Leave it to soak for 10-20 minutes, or until the polish begins to lift ...

I love getting my nails done as much as the next person—from a structured gel mani to the TikTok-famous Russian manicure, I'm down to try anything. That's the fun part. The not-so-fun part? Depending ...

Here's what you need to remove a gel manicure: There are also removal kits available, like this Red Carpet Manicure version and these nail polish remover soak off foils, but these options can be ...