DIY: how to remove shellac nails at home

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removing shellac nail varnish at home

by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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The country is self-isolating and we're not going to lie as well as missing seeing our actual friends and shopping one thing we truly miss is going to the nail shop.

Seriously it's an hour on just relaxing and quite literally being waited on hand and foot.

Ahh the good times.

However due to the outbreak of coronavirus all the nail shops are closed which means we're pretty much our own nail technicians nowadays.

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Here's how to remove shellac nails ©Getty Images

Filing our nails the correct way? We're doing it. Applying gel nailsto our own hands? We've got that covered. However taking off shellac nails is another story.

We miss sitting back and letting the nail technician do all the work... Unfortunately that's no longer an option so if you're anything like us and you need to remove shellac nails yourself, we've gathered together everything you're going to need.

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How to remove shellac nails at home

12 Pack Professional Nail File Set Double-Sided 1001 of 7
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12 Pack Professional Nail File Set Double-Sided 100

To begin with you're going to want to file your nails in the shape of your choice. It's best to do this before because after you remove your shellac your nail beds may be soft.

Lictin 200 Pcs Foil Nail Wraps Remover and 1 Piece Cuticle Pusher2 of 7
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Lictin 200 Pcs Foil Nail Wraps Remover and 1 Piece Cuticle Pusher

This is Amazon's best seller in nail wraps so we'd definitely recommend. Not only does it include foil and cotton pads but it also comes with the nail cuticle pusher so you can remove any remaining nail polish.

Superdrug Nail Polish Remover Acetone Free 250ml3 of 7
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Superdrug Nail Polish Remover Acetone Free 250ml

You're going to need to apply some nail varnish remove to actually get the shellac off your nails. This one is cheap, cheerful and gentle on your nails. Because it's acetone free it might take a little longer than usual.

The Edge White Sanding Block 220/240 Grit 4-Way For a Soft Acrylic Nail Finish4 of 7
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The Edge White Sanding Block 220/240 Grit 4-Way For a Soft Acrylic Nail Finish

Then lightly buff your nails to smooth your nails and this buffer will leave you with a high gloss finish.

Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover5 of 7
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Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover

Your cuticle are probably overgrown at this point and then best way to get them back in place is with a cuticle remover.

Cuticle Nipper, Saxhorn Cuticle Cutter and Remover with Cuticle Pusher for Dead Skin6 of 7
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Cuticle Nipper, Saxhorn Cuticle Cutter and Remover with Cuticle Pusher for Dead Skin

After leaving the cuticle remover above, it's now time push back your cuticles and then cut them off. Make sure you're careful though, you don't want to cut yourself.

Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil7 of 7
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Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil

Finally you're going to want to finish off by applying some cuticle oil - with vitamin E - on your nails so they're deeply hydrated. This one also reduces brittleness and breakage.

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