Also a small tip: Pure acetone cannot dissolve paraffin oil, vaseline and paraffin wax. Which means those are good cheap alternatives to protect the skin when soaking off.
Finally, someone who says what speed to use on a nail drill to remove gel polish. I was using it (or trying to) remove with a very low speed but it was of course, doing nothing. I was too scared to up the speed. I’m new to this so really didn’t know. I’ve also been attempting this with a fine drill bit. But now I know what I need to do. Thank you 😊
That suit screams “I am the boss” 🙌🏻 I have an anxious habit where I pick off my overlays and it has totally knackered my nails. I have been making a conscious effort to not do it and the damage is growing out slowly but I forgot and accidentally filed too much on the damaged part and omg ouch!! So I’m sticking to soft gel overlays for a while.
I haven't bought any full cover tips because I was waiting for someone to do the removal without filing them off to show a safer way. So thank you for sharing this! Now I'm not so worried about the removal anymore. You're outfit is gorgeous and you make it look even more beautiful. ♥️🤗
Thank you for your excellent tutorials. I'm a nurse by profession, but an amateur home nail tech for nearly 30 yrs(Patients, friends, and family), and your videos have really helped me try new things and products. I agree. Your outfit is so beautiful and flattering. May I ask where you got it? Thank you again for your guidance. 😊
I really appreciate how well you care for clients skin and nails. Your dry manicure skills are exceptional and with all the nail techs I have been to, they are never this thorough. Also,very pretty outfit you’re wearing,
I always cover the cuticles with Vaseline or neosporin when I soak off these days. I'm just a hobbyists, but your right it does help to have a protectant.
I’m a total beginner and it’s been taking me well over an hour and a half the last couple of times I’ve removed my soft gel extensions 😅 thank you so much for posting this!
Thank you for making this video! I've been doing soft gel extensions on myself and struggling with removal. I end up causing some damage to my natural nail every time I remove them, and now I know why! I love the tip to apply cream to the skin to protect it from the acetone, that will definitely be helpful.
Thank you for these tips! I especially appreciate the one on using the thick cream around the skin before using acetone to remove the gel, as my skin is very sensitive and dry. This is a huge problem for me, so big THANK YOU! 😃
anastasia! you are amazing. thank you so much for providing step by step instructions for safe removal. i absolutely hate HATE acetone and avoid it as much as possible, but your video shows a very approachable and non-threatening way to help remove soft gel, especially for people with sensitive skin. i feel like your videos are for nail technicians, but as an at-home diy beginner, i greatly appreciate the amount of education you provide to your youtube audience. i've hurt and damaged my nails due to lack of education and knowledge, so i love learning from your videos for hopefully healthy future nails! please never stop making videos!
Thank you Anastasia and yes I learned something new. This helps me so much. I'm still learning how to do my nails and your tutorials are so clear and easy for me to learn. I'll be using your method this week. Thank you again for your tutorials 😊❤️💚🖐️.
A nail tech I went to at one time,use to wrap my nails in the foil,then she laid a very warm towel on top and for some reason,the heat helped removed the product even better
I’m enjoying these videos. I became a gel nail tech in 2003. Stopped doing nails about 3 years ago! But I’m very passionate about nail extensions and decided to order the model ones soft nail kit. I may just start doing nails again!! Thanks for the inspiration!
I accidentally bought a big box of HAIR foils. They are used in chemical treatments for hair. Wanted to mention they work VERY well. They are already cut down into smaller shape and the foil is softer than regular cooking foil.
I thought that with soaking you would harmed the skin so I always filed them off but not with pleasure because no matter how careful I am I always heard my natural nail but now because of your clear explanation I'm going try to soak them of! Thank you for the video.. 😘🥰
As someone with incredibly thin nails who also would like nice looking nails I was wanting to do gel nail extensions but all of the removal methods were damaging. That is until I found you. Thank you so much for showing me how that I can have beautiful and healthy. You definitely get a sub from me👍
One of the best tutorials I have watched Ur voice is very clear and.calming. aswell as the way u mentioned how to do this and that was extremely helpful while.being able to visualize and.see what u were doing. Thank u
Omg ur outfit is beautiful! But trying not to get distracted I'm here for nails lol I'm jk.. but I love the flare on your sleeves I love ur outfit so much! But I (personally) could never wear something that beautiful! U really make that outfit gurl!
Thank you so much for the tips on the efile part. I have accidentally run over my skin early on with a sanding band at a LOW speed which tore my finger up, so I have been timid about using the efile at anything higher than 9 rpms, but I definitely have noticed those heat spikes. In fact, the heat made me nervous about going any higher in rpms. I really didn't know that a higher speed means quicker removal without an increase in heat, so I am going to get braver and try that.
Do you have a nail glue you recommend? I have the Beetles glue that need curing, but I’m looking for something that dries quicker but won’t damage the natural nail
Really needed this video, bc not enough gel extension tip videos exist! I wonder if it's any different if the DIYer or inexperienced other technician has used too much gel product to adhere the gel extnxn to the nail plate tho? I'd like to see how you handle that problem because I suspect from my own use of gel tips that it makes removal a much longer process.
I read from labmuffinbeautyscience tht adding glycerin to the acetone also did the trick ! Could be quicker and less messy, but i haven't tested it, the skin around my nails doesn't seem to be able to dry out 😂
I feel like a lot of the damage also can come from taking off the extension at each service, when in reality you can fill soft gel extensions and not have to prep already preped nails
I guess I'm not reading it correctly, but how are the nails already prepped for a fill for the soft gel extensions if they've been on for a week or so? You still have to prep the grown out part.
Hi Anastasia, I would love to know where you get the silicone cleaning brush, I tried to look for such a brush on Ali Express and Amazon and I just can not find anything similar Thanks :)
Very informative! Does this method also work for removing solid nail glue? I always have the hardest time removing solid gel nail glue. Takes me hours to do just one hand and I feel like all of the glue still isn't removed.
I need to ask a stupid question. Right now I have clear gel polish on my nails so is it possible to apply ibd gel over the polish if I buff the shine off and apply the base coat or do so need to start over with the ibd?
@@Nailcou thanks for replying 😊 I was confused for a minute when I watched your video. I don't do nail extensions anyways so shouldn't be a problem. But I usually remove my gel nails over natural nails with e file. I believe this is what you show on most of your videos. I'm careful to leave a bit of base coat on, unless uplifted, to protect natural nails Have a good day 😊🌈
Why are you ripping the not fully melted plastic off of her nail and then telling people not to do that? Why are you doing it? It doesn't seem very smart to teach people how to do something correctly and then do it the wrong way in your video
I showed how NOT to do it in order to explain it. Sometimes it may look harmless and doesn't even feel painful, but it's still causing damage to the nail plate
@@Nailcou yes I understand that. You clearly were damaging her nail, as you stated you took "several layers" of her natural nail off when you "demonstrated", which is why I asked why you would do a demonstration that would hurt your client/model??? Seems irresponsible to me
I ADORE your outfit in the opening, omg. You look majestic!!
Thank you ! 😘
@@Nailcou you're welcome! 💜
Yes this is such
A classic outfit and you look gorgeous as always.
@@Nailcou Very classy lady!
@@Nailcou I’d love to check out the company that makes the blue top you’re wearing in this video! Do they have an online shop? 💙
Also a small tip: Pure acetone cannot dissolve paraffin oil, vaseline and paraffin wax. Which means those are good cheap alternatives to protect the skin when soaking off.
Thank you for the extra tip
Thanks! Ima try it with Vaseline
Thanks!
Vaseline is not cheap😅
@@diwigalang8810paraffin wax is tho. Or it is here. It’s an arts and craft supply
Finally, someone who says what speed to use on a nail drill to remove gel polish. I was using it (or trying to) remove with a very low speed but it was of course, doing nothing. I was too scared to up the speed. I’m new to this so really didn’t know. I’ve also been attempting this with a fine drill bit. But now I know what I need to do. Thank you 😊
For some reason it's really relaxing and satisfying to see you e-filing off the color. I would watch videos of just that. 😅
That suit screams “I am the boss” 🙌🏻
I have an anxious habit where I pick off my overlays and it has totally knackered my nails. I have been making a conscious effort to not do it and the damage is growing out slowly but I forgot and accidentally filed too much on the damaged part and omg ouch!! So I’m sticking to soft gel overlays for a while.
I haven't bought any full cover tips because I was waiting for someone to do the removal without filing them off to show a safer way. So thank you for sharing this! Now I'm not so worried about the removal anymore. You're outfit is gorgeous and you make it look even more beautiful. ♥️🤗
Thank you for your excellent tutorials. I'm a nurse by profession, but an amateur home
nail tech for nearly 30 yrs(Patients, friends, and family), and your videos have really helped me try new things and products. I agree. Your outfit is so beautiful and flattering. May I ask where you got it? Thank you again for your guidance. 😊
This is such a highly needed video! I also love that you show us all how to use the soak off method without drying out the skin completely. 😘💕
Great idea using a pipette for acetone application! I love that!
I really appreciate how well you care for clients skin and nails. Your dry manicure skills are exceptional and with all the nail techs I have been to, they are never this thorough. Also,very pretty outfit you’re wearing,
I always cover the cuticles with Vaseline or neosporin when I soak off these days. I'm just a hobbyists, but your right it does help to have a protectant.
Wow thanks for this! Using 2 cotton pads to soak off a whole set! This video is extremely helpful to me.🤗
I’m a total beginner and it’s been taking me well over an hour and a half the last couple of times I’ve removed my soft gel extensions 😅 thank you so much for posting this!
I always learn from your tutorials. You are a nail tech master!
Thank you for making this video! I've been doing soft gel extensions on myself and struggling with removal. I end up causing some damage to my natural nail every time I remove them, and now I know why! I love the tip to apply cream to the skin to protect it from the acetone, that will definitely be helpful.
I always learn something new, Anastasia! You're an awesome teacher.
I just wanted to say I LOVE the suit you are wearing, you look stunning 🤩!
XOX Luna💅🏻
Thank you so much ! 😘
Thank you for these tips! I especially appreciate the one on using the thick cream around the skin before using acetone to remove the gel, as my skin is very sensitive and dry. This is a huge problem for me, so big THANK YOU! 😃
anastasia! you are amazing. thank you so much for providing step by step instructions for safe removal. i absolutely hate HATE acetone and avoid it as much as possible, but your video shows a very approachable and non-threatening way to help remove soft gel, especially for people with sensitive skin. i feel like your videos are for nail technicians, but as an at-home diy beginner, i greatly appreciate the amount of education you provide to your youtube audience. i've hurt and damaged my nails due to lack of education and knowledge, so i love learning from your videos for hopefully healthy future nails! please never stop making videos!
This was very clear and easy to follow. I love what you're wearing!
Thank you Anastasia and yes I learned something new. This helps me so much. I'm still learning how to do my nails and your tutorials are so clear and easy for me to learn. I'll be using your method this week. Thank you again for your tutorials 😊❤️💚🖐️.
Thanks again, I will save so much product with your help.
I wasted too much cotton & even bought prepared remover foils.
Fantastic tip with the hand cream. Thank you 🙏 You look beautiful 🥰
you are amazing, from the level of professionalism to the music, to explaining everything! excellent job!
A nail tech I went to at one time,use to wrap my nails in the foil,then she laid a very warm towel on top and for some reason,the heat helped removed the product even better
I’m enjoying these videos. I became a gel nail tech in 2003. Stopped doing nails about 3 years ago! But I’m very passionate about nail extensions and decided to order the model ones soft nail kit. I may just start doing nails again!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Best advice ever! Thank you so much. A pain free and less damage removal on my natural nails 😊
I accidentally bought a big box of HAIR foils. They are used in chemical treatments for hair. Wanted to mention they work VERY well. They are already cut down into smaller shape and the foil is softer than regular cooking foil.
Yes, that's the only way to go.
Woah! Showing the ripping off of the thumb nail's product was SUCH a wonderful reminder to stop doing that to myself!
I thought that with soaking you would harmed the skin so I always filed them off but not with pleasure because no matter how careful I am I always heard my natural nail but now because of your clear explanation I'm going try to soak them of! Thank you for the video.. 😘🥰
As someone with incredibly thin nails who also would like nice looking nails I was wanting to do gel nail extensions but all of the removal methods were damaging.
That is until I found you. Thank you so much for showing me how that I can have beautiful and healthy. You definitely get a sub from me👍
You make everything look so easy! Thank you for your explanations :)
Indeed, I learned from this video how to prevent dryness on nails and fingertips. Thanks for sharing your knowledge :)
Omg Gorgeous! Your outfit is incredible.
One of the best tutorials I have watched
Ur voice is very clear and.calming. aswell as the way u mentioned how to do this and that was extremely helpful while.being able to visualize and.see what u were doing. Thank u
I wish I was good at nails 😭😭😭 you look awesome by the way! keep up the good work!!
U look amazing by the way. I never saw the cream applied to the skin. That’s a great tip. Thank u!!!!!!!!!!
Omg ur outfit is beautiful! But trying not to get distracted I'm here for nails lol I'm jk.. but I love the flare on your sleeves I love ur outfit so much! But I (personally) could never wear something that beautiful! U really make that outfit gurl!
I absolutely love this outfit.
Thank you so much for the tips on the efile part. I have accidentally run over my skin early on with a sanding band at a LOW speed which tore my finger up, so I have been timid about using the efile at anything higher than 9 rpms, but I definitely have noticed those heat spikes. In fact, the heat made me nervous about going any higher in rpms. I really didn't know that a higher speed means quicker removal without an increase in heat, so I am going to get braver and try that.
You look so chic’ in that outfit omg living!
Thank you for the information it was very helpful. PS your outfit was stunning💋
Never mind the nails, I LOVE your outfit 😍😍
Pro tip: acetone dries out your nail so you can apply cuticle oil to rehydrate them
Yeah, no shit. But it’s nice to have a nail tech that tries to make your experience the most comfortable, cause most don’t
this is my first time seeing her face and she looks so BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!
Thanks, Anastasia!
I’ve never seen the trick with using hand cream! I gotta try that now
Thanks for the cream tip!! I will do it 😊🤟
Love your outfit ❤
So informative. Thanks for the great info.
Do you have a nail glue you recommend? I have the Beetles glue that need curing, but I’m looking for something that dries quicker but won’t damage the natural nail
Definitely will try with the moisturizing cream
Very helpful.
Great information as usual!!!✨💖✨
Can you make a video like this about polygel nails? That would be so helpful!
Of course!
Really needed this video, bc not enough gel extension tip videos exist! I wonder if it's any different if the DIYer or inexperienced other technician has used too much gel product to adhere the gel extnxn to the nail plate tho? I'd like to see how you handle that problem because I suspect from my own use of gel tips that it makes removal a much longer process.
Thanks!
The removal process is the same, you can file off more product in this case, or will need to soak off longer
I read from labmuffinbeautyscience tht adding glycerin to the acetone also did the trick ! Could be quicker and less messy, but i haven't tested it, the skin around my nails doesn't seem to be able to dry out 😂
Love it
Did I see it right that the second time you had wrapped a plastic bag around it too?
I feel like a lot of the damage also can come from taking off the extension at each service, when in reality you can fill soft gel extensions and not have to prep already preped nails
I guess I'm not reading it correctly, but how are the nails already prepped for a fill for the soft gel extensions if they've been on for a week or so? You still have to prep the grown out part.
Oh! I came here to ask this! Can you fill
Soft gel tips?
Hi Anastasia, I would love to know where you get the silicone cleaning brush, I tried to look for such a brush on Ali Express and Amazon and I just can not find anything similar
Thanks :)
You look so beautiful 🤩
Thanks You for your videos !!! Kisses from Argentine!!!
Thank you!!!
I love using vasoline
I love that outfit!
Very informative! Does this method also work for removing solid nail glue? I always have the hardest time removing solid gel nail glue. Takes me hours to do just one hand and I feel like all of the glue still isn't removed.
Thank u❤️
How long do you suggest soaking for acrylic extensions?
Thank you so much for sharing 😘🥰🥰🥰🥰
This is so helpful ❤
I need to ask a stupid question. Right now I have clear gel polish on my nails so is it possible to apply ibd gel over the polish if I buff the shine off and apply the base coat or do so need to start over with the ibd?
Very informative 👍🤗💕
Can you show removal of the soft gel dupes, the full cover tips that are not made of gel ?
Thank you
Merci beaucoup ❤
I been thinking about adding this service. I couldn’t figure out how to do acrylic but Is this easier? I do gel polish
Of course it's much easier than acrylic as you don't need to sculpt anything
Yea I’m just to chicken to do it $
Is this like APRES Type product?
Wow you are beautiful 😍
So I shouldn’t rip off my nails?
Which brand of soft nail tips are you using?
I like apres, Kiara sky, enailcouture
BRAVOOOO💖💖💖💖
Yes yes yes 🙌🏾
Can you not remove directly with e file instead of soaking?
Yes, you can :)
but you need to be very confident about using e-file to make sure it's not overfilling natural nail
@@Nailcou thanks for replying 😊 I was confused for a minute when I watched your video. I don't do nail extensions anyways so shouldn't be a problem. But I usually remove my gel nails over natural nails with e file. I believe this is what you show on most of your videos. I'm careful to leave a bit of base coat on, unless uplifted, to protect natural nails
Have a good day 😊🌈
I got frustrated waiting for the gel to soften and tore at my nails. Now they’re damaged 😭
Oh no (
here after it took me 4 hours LMFAO but its bc I was so impatient and didn't file off the gel + top coat properly before soaking.
How do I let my nail people know that I want this done instead of dunking both hands in a bowl of acetone???
You finna have to do your own removal 👀
You are the queen of using bait photos 🙄
Why are you ripping the not fully melted plastic off of her nail and then telling people not to do that? Why are you doing it? It doesn't seem very smart to teach people how to do something correctly and then do it the wrong way in your video
I showed how NOT to do it in order to explain it. Sometimes it may look harmless and doesn't even feel painful, but it's still causing damage to the nail plate
@@Nailcou yes I understand that. You clearly were damaging her nail, as you stated you took "several layers" of her natural nail off when you "demonstrated", which is why I asked why you would do a demonstration that would hurt your client/model??? Seems irresponsible to me
thank u!!
Thank you