Alison Pilkington-Child
Well-Known Member
I’m getting a big run of ladies with NSS gel overlays which need to come off before I can sort their nails out... wonky tips, void pockets collecting dirt underneath etc... the last had hers so thin I didn’t dare de-bulk with an efile and yet it still took over an hour to get it off.
Acetone plumps it up and softens it but then it’s also super-super sticky. Then as the acetone evaporates (which it does quickly) it goes rock hard again and firmly attaches to whatever its in contact with. My clients fingers, my fingers, tools etc.
I’m currently soaking three times and rolling off what I can onto tissue to throw in the bin. Then lightly filing down any remaining lumps and residue as best I can.
If I’m just following up with gel polish I don’t have an option to leave much bulk there and work over the top of it. It looks a mess at the end.
Has anyone found a way of soaking this stuff off without a fight or do I just need to man up and consider using my efile more. I generally never think to use it near the natural nail but perhaps I’ll have to get used to the idea and go against my preferences somewhat.
Acetone plumps it up and softens it but then it’s also super-super sticky. Then as the acetone evaporates (which it does quickly) it goes rock hard again and firmly attaches to whatever its in contact with. My clients fingers, my fingers, tools etc.
I’m currently soaking three times and rolling off what I can onto tissue to throw in the bin. Then lightly filing down any remaining lumps and residue as best I can.
If I’m just following up with gel polish I don’t have an option to leave much bulk there and work over the top of it. It looks a mess at the end.
Has anyone found a way of soaking this stuff off without a fight or do I just need to man up and consider using my efile more. I generally never think to use it near the natural nail but perhaps I’ll have to get used to the idea and go against my preferences somewhat.
You will need to file it off if it's hard gel.
