How do I get the shellac off?!

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I've tried 100% acetone and it hasn't budged.  Do I need to go back to the nail salon for removal??  What magic things will they do?

Sorry if this is a dumb Q.

[TrudyCampbell]

I always go back for removal. I don't know what they use.

[carawestt]

Same as Trudy, I went back and asked them to remove it. I was afraid to do it myself for fear I'd ruin my nails.

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Thanks ladies. Is it fast? Can I take the kids? or are we talking soaking nails one by one?

[jaime183]

my place takes small squares of aluminum foil and a small piece of cotton soaked in acetone and wraps each nail. By the time they are at the end of the other hand, the first hand is ready. Then they take the metal stick and scrape it off.
It's probably easier to go in but it will take 15 minutes maybe

[katie]

Definitly go back to get it removed. I think it will take too long to bring the kids, at least from what I remember.

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If you get 100% acetone and soak your fingers.... it comes off!

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Jun 3, 2013 21:43:28 GMT -5 @chelsmonster said:

I always just pick mine off! Haha probably not the best method, but if they start to chip or bubble, I peel them off and they usually come off pretty easy. It's never hurt my nails either.

This is what's happening.. they are starting to peel at the sides and it's driving me nuts!!

@smudgee what do I soak them in? like a cup of acetone? and for how long?
thx

[sweetredheadx]

I cut up cotton pads, put acetone on them, the cover my nails. Use tin foil to hold them in place. Works like a charm.

Eta: I leave it on for about 15 minutes give or take.

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Jun 3, 2013 21:45:32 GMT -5 @starbound said:

Jun 3, 2013 21:43:28 GMT -5 @chelsmonster said:

I always just pick mine off! Haha probably not the best method, but if they start to chip or bubble, I peel them off and they usually come off pretty easy. It's never hurt my nails either.

This is what's happening.. they are starting to peel at the sides and it's driving me nuts!!

@smudgee what do I soak them in? like a cup of acetone? and for how long?
thx

You can use a cup....put enough in for one finger at a time! soak.... peel.... soak.... peel.... till it all comes off. Or do the cottonball tin foil. Only use tin foil cause the acetone will eat through anything else. 

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Jun 3, 2013 22:00:57 GMT -5 @smudgee said:

Jun 3, 2013 21:45:32 GMT -5 @starbound said:

This is what's happening.. they are starting to peel at the sides and it's driving me nuts!!

@smudgee what do I soak them in? like a cup of acetone? and for how long?
thx

You can use a cup....put enough in for one finger at a time! soak.... peel.... soak.... peel.... till it all comes off. Or do the cottonball tin foil. Only use tin foil cause the acetone will eat through anything else. 

Thanks!  I am now sitting here with one hand foiled up.  No kid-free time until the weekend unforch.

[TrudyCampbell]

They do the foil at my salon too. I didn't know what they used but if it's just acetone you can def do it at home! I'd let it soak as long as you can so you don't have to scrape it off and it will just fall off.

[mala]

Buff your nail with a nail file first to "break the seal".