Gel nail extension removal

[ilovelashes]

So I recently did a gel nail extension course and am not comfortable with having to file off as opposed to soak off.

How do I know I'm not causing lots of damage to the natural nail? Is it possible to soak them off?

Many thanks x

 

[moushax37]

It is not possible to soak them off. They file down so much easier than acrylics though. You just have to be very careful...

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[Crystal colleen]

You have to buff them off.I use a rough grit file to get the majority off then softer grit file when I'm coming close to the natural nail being really careful then when I'm literally there I use a buffing block.

You can get soak off gels to.

I'm sur some other geeks can help to xx

 

[Chickafish]

Buff off gel doesn't dissolve in acetone. The only thing that would melt off on a set of gel extensions are the glued on tips. It's best to use a rough file or e-fil (if you're trained to use one) for the bulk, then use a block buffer for the remainder.

 

[ilovelashes]

Thanks geeks for your quick replies. I don't have a buffing block so will get one of those, what grit are they?x

 

[Chickafish]

I use 100/180 and finish with a 220/240 block

 

[souz]

i have used several gels and have recently trained in bio sculpture which is a soak off gel, it is the best i have ever used and am getting great results with it. for years i thought the course was too expensive but its defo worth investing in