How To Choose A Nail Polish Remover • Tips From a Nail Pro

[@Jiminie53421]

I know that technically, you’re not supposed to use both gel and regular nail polish together but because regular nail polish removes so easily, if I want to only have a color or design for a few days, I’ll do extensions with gel, do a gel top coat, then I’ll do regular nail polish on top! Then I can just use acetone to quickly remove the regular polish whenever I want but it won’t go through the gel top coat! The only regular polish I use is holo taco now and any of the toppers over a clear gel overlay or extension is literally so stunning 😍

[@NailCareerEducation]

Yup I do that all the time - great tip

[@nightvisitor6079]

I have a lot more nail polish than gel polish, so I do the same all the time 😅 I want to use up my polish collection before I start a gel polish collection

[@Jiminie53421]

@@nightvisitor6079 Yeah, I started getting into nail art in middle school so I built up a collection of regular nail polish throughout middle school and high school but then I started getting into doing my own nail extensions in college so now I have both a regular nail polish collection and gel polish collection 😅 I definitely use more gel than regular polish but I exclusively use regular polish on my toes because I don’t want to have to prep them for gel and I feel like removal/refills would be a pain 😂

[@nightvisitor6079]

@@Jiminie53421 yeah, I also prefer regular polish for pedicures :)

[@cameronr59]

I do this same thing too! Protects the acrylic!

[@josecarrizales2055]

Susie in your next video will you explain the difference between shellac and gel polish, and why salons charge different prices for these two services? Aren’t gel and shellac the same thing? Thank you so much!

[@chrishall9880]

The only difference in it is a brand name shellac is cnd ‘s gel polish range that’s all .. it’s just gel polish there really is no difference..

[@enits3938]

I think shellac has ordinary polish mixed in so it can be removed with acetone easier instead of soaking it like you would with straight gel products. Don’t know about the prices though.

[@TallulahFoxxx]

Nail tech here 🙋🏼‍♀️ So Shellac is a brand name, and gel polish is the type of product (like Kleenex vs tissues). Shellac is one of the *original* gel polish brands therefore it’s the most well known ☺️ Shellac is expensive for techs to buy so generally shellac manicures have that cost passed on to the client. Other great professional gel polish brands often have lower priced products, so you can charge your client less. Shellac - in my humble opinion - isn’t that great lol. It was revolutionary when it came out, but it isn’t now. It’s been surpassed by other products. As someone above said, Shellac smells like nail polish because it isn’t 100% gel. The issue with this is the polish parts start drying as you apply it, so it can often be more difficult to work with - especially when you’re doing nail art on top of it. If you make a mistake when using 100% gel polishes, you can use some alcohol and wipe the art away to start over, and the base colour stays untouched. With Shellac, wiping over it will smear it and remove some of the colour because the nail polish inside it will start to dissolve. It also doesn’t last as long as 100% gel polish. Shellac is only guaranteed for 2 weeks, and this is part of the reason - normal nail polish breaks down. Shellac is still popular, AND it’s overpriced purely because of its name - not because it’s a better product. Gel polish technology has moved on since then and 100% gel polishes perform much better. It’s why most pro brands are now 100% gel. Now, I’ve personally never seen any salon charging two different prices: one for Shellac and one for another brand, but I’m in the U.K. It may be that in that area, clients “know” the shellac brand and don’t want any other one, so the salon buys in some shades. As I mentioned, Shellac is overpriced, so it costs the tech/salon more to purchase it, therefore the client charge is higher. For clients that aren’t looking specifically for Shellac, their service costs less since other professional brands cost less for the salon to purchase ☺️ Hope that helps!

[@TallulahFoxxx]

@@chrishall9880 see above ☺️ Shellac isn’t 100% gel. It’s an older “generation” of gel polish, so it still contains nail polish - hence why it smells like a regular nail polish. It has a slightly different application texture and doesn’t last as long as 100% gel polishes.

[@krahvata]

@@TallulahFoxxx Thank you for the insight. To me, the advantage of gel polish is that it stays on once you cure it and doesn't dry quick like regular polish so you can manipulate it as you like as long as you don't cure it. So there's not really an advantage to buying Shellac if it behaves like regular polish.

[@BrittMFH]

Years ago I used non-acetone with no problems, but these days it's worthless. Now that I know how to polish my nails properly (basecoat, 1-3 coats polish, topcoat), and also bc many polishes have lots of glitters, acetone is the only way to go. TFS 😻 Britt

[@The1NaMillion]

Same. The ingredients have definitely changed in non acetone removers

[@st4rmunky]

The Kwik off also comes in containers that use like a silicone bristles instead of the sponges... My wife prefers the bristle ones. It doesn't effect the gel or acrylic extensions like the sponge does.

[@mariehawkins]

Zoya Nail Polish Remove 3 in 1 Remover is the best I've found yet. Mild Acetone. Works very fast.

[@carriekennedy5903]

LA Colors (popular at Dollar Tree) has little acetone free pre soaked remover pads that smell like strawberry oil that work like a charm for residue or tiny bits of stuck polish after soaking off gel. It is amazing for moisturizing cuticles for me because I remove the polish in mornings then do new polish at night or next morning for myself. For a buck for like 50 little pads, you seriously can’t beat them. I also use them for any glitter stuck on skin too. It’s definitely a staple for my nail care arsenal.

[@PayneWaterStudio]

I love those little pads too! I carry them in my purse and just use two to take my polish off and use a third one to run through all nails and then rub it in cause it’s oily and hydrating for my nails

[@carriekennedy5903]

@@PayneWaterStudio no idea what the magic is but they’re great for sticker residue too. Lol. Love having something that gives a little moisture too.

[@jenb3932]

She's so sweet.learned alot watching her

[@taniaABal]

I use pure acetone bc it saves me time and money :)

[@taytayrazors9033]

Exactly

[@emerald_mtn]

I LOVE the last remover! I have been using it for years. I use it every time to remove glitter polish! I do have to rub it harder like you would a cotton pad. Sometimes I will use my other hand when it gets low. I wouldn't use it on clients for sanitary reasons. The sponge starts to not look pretty but still works til it's empty.

[@elenaw5859]

can u do a video on how to like refresh old gooey sticky clumpy nail polish

[@Joanna7xo]

I was just wondering the other day and I couldn't find anything useful on Google and now you upload this video, thanks 💖

[@MsPatricia2683]

The jar acetone is the EASIET way to take off gel tips. No mess and you can do both hands at the same time by using two jars. and you can reuse the jars - just disgard the old acetone. Great video again Suzie and Cameraman.

[@parriszeigler5760]

I LOVE nail polish too Suzie!!!

[@silverpalm]

Holo Taco 😍I have 2 orders on the way to my house right now 😆I also got the 3rd anniversary collection and it was SOOOO nice!! Thank you for your videos! They're always so fun, and I have been going back through content little by little. I'm a big fan of your longer videos because you're so thorough and relaxing!

[@kimberlyhaller5356]

Back when I used the sponge/brushy type ,red polish would get everywhere in it & on your fingers the next time.

[@MissBinkerton]

My grandmother used to have the sponge in the container kind! As a child I would paint my nails just so I could use that. It isn't the quickest or best, but it brings back good memories! Thanks for the video!

[@joyblack4169]

To be honest, I’ve tried the range and a few more, but keep going to pure acetone from the beauty supply store chain. It’s the most cost effective and efficient.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Exactly

[@Libra13Witch]

I get a can of acetone, add some lavender essential oil, lemon essential oil and vegetable glycerin to it in a polish remover pump bottle. Works just as well and saves money.

[@dakotajones6681]

i also hate single-use kitchen gadgets! I'm glad someone knows what I mean! LOL

[@TheBachBabe]

I'm loving that you use Halo Taco!!

[@barbc38]

I use straight acetone mostly for glitter nail polish. The one that takes for ever I feel it’s safer for your nails. Straight acetone to me thins out my natural nails a little brittle. To use the none acetone some my nails inside the bottle. Thank you for making this video. I appreciate it. I think I will try the OPI one.

[@carleneclark1702]

Thanks for the info on polish remover.💕❤️

[@CrownedLily]

I've switched to non acetone remover because I heard acetone is bad to use when you're trying to get pregnant. But I HATE non acetone removers. 😭 I also can't use gel or acrylics though due to that dreaded allergy. Whatever I grab to remove my polish however I always, always wash my hands very well after removing my polish. And than I drown my nails and fingertips in my cuticle oil.

[@phantomkate6]

Acetone evaporates really, really quickly. There won't be any left on your skin by the time you get to the sink to wash it off. It also works a lot faster to remove polish. My reasoning is one would have to be very confident that the non-acetone remover was proportionally safer, to make up for the fact that you are in contact with it for so much longer. Just something to think about! Ps: I'm also not sure where you learned of acetone's adverse effects in pregnancy but... there's no evidence to suggest it's dangerous for anyone except in extremely high concentrations. I understand if that doesn't change your mind, though!

[@robynb9931]

I tried the Kwik Off sponge thing once and it worked a lot better than I expected. The edges of my nails always needed a touch-up with a cotton pad though, so I didn't repurchase. It just couldn't get those trickier spots.

[@MultiFabulous14]

Agreed! I have very curved nails, so it only got the center part

[@emilya6373]

They just feel kinda forbidden to use… The one I have is just a sponge with a slit cut into it. But it also removes the trickier spots because it‘s a bit denser… but still weird to do.

[@juliamiller5213]

the nails inc nail polish remover pot is amazing!! it removes so quickly (no like actually, 30 seconds, 60 at most) and is a great non-acetone option for anyone wanting to avoid acetone and doesn't have time for normal non-acetone removers. i was shocked at how fast it removed polish the first time i tried it and it lasts soooo long so the $8 is totally worth it!

[@phantomkate6]

It contains MEK, a chemical compound that is very similar to acetone, which I'm going to guess is why it works so well. Sounds kind of like a '6 of one, half dozen of the other' situation to me. 😂

[@charlottesometimes6987]

Suzie I remember many years ago there was a product similar to the one in the jar…I believe the sponge was pink and there was one hole in the center

[@Nailedbycanada]

Yes. My mom used a similar product like this in the 80s

[@StevenSchulman1]

This is Joanne. I just wanted to mention that there is an advantage to the sponge remover. You can actually put more than one finger in at a time. This could also speed up the removal process. Also, it is all contained in the jar and good for on the go or at the office.

[@NailCareerEducation]

Great tip

[@oliviamiranda4453]

Love this ❤️ nice seeing you 🤗

[@sasuke017]

Funny enough I’m taking off my nail polish while watching this Lol

[@TMarieE2023]

Walmart has that it works but I like the one you put your finger in and I just use my nail stick to get the rest

[@kasie680]

I have one with the sponge and about every 6 months I take the sponge out, squeeze it off, tip out the dirty stuff and top up with acetone, The dirty Acetone is always a dirty purpley grey!

[@NailCareerEducation]

Thanks for that

[@dasiapierre8592]

I have never been so early to a video 😲

[@simple_naildesigns]

Love using nail lacquer because I can change them quickly during the week. Great video!

[@monie2514]

Glad to be first to say good afternoon at 12:58 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Celebrating my birthday as you know I go through August I've truly enjoyed your skills. I hope that you will do some more acrylic overlays and showing people the different way they can take acrylic to do in capsule and. I hope that they will be a square shape or squoval shape.🤔😇 Thank you so much

[@lialoves063]

Love this video❤️

[@ianadee8976]

I haven't watched a video from you in a while, cuz I lost interest in nails but I'm back cuz I'm bored 😭😭 hi sis

[@DelicateTitanium]

I use an acetone free dip pot to remove my polish and it works great. It's a lot smaller so easier to twist the finger in and spin around. Polish is removed in seconds. X

[@nightvisitor6079]

That's quite interesting. Where I live (Europe), I can get acetone free nail polish remover in the drugstore pretty much only. But it's not as bad as the one you used here. Still not as fast as regular acetone though. It's somewhere in-between.

[@joyblack4169]

You can get a range in retailers in the US. There are multiple acetone free removers, and I’ve noticed that some work better then others.

[@cameronr59]

I enjoyed this! Can you make a video educating people on restoring thick, dried-out nail polish? I noticed a lot of people, even techs, just keep trying to make it work not knowing there are products out there to restore them to their original consistency.

[@bethnadeau6183]

The problem with lacquer thinner is that you can only use it a couple of times in the thick polish before it's not effective. Polish gets thick in the bottle because it's being used before the first coat is dry, basically contaminating the polish. Happens with top coat, a lot, because of impatience... (personal experience, there!)

[@cameronr59]

@@bethnadeau6183 I don't necessarily agree. Nail polish naturally wants to dry and if you do not keep the bottle closed tightly and/or keep it open in a place where air conditioning is running or you live in a dry climate, it's going to thicken or dry up a bit. I feel thinner is pretty effective at maintaining the consistency of some of my older polishes and it never lets me down.

[@the.mermaid.scientist]

Also it is helpful to clean off the screw threads of the polish bottle, with, you guessed, acetone :) I'd suggest using a lint free wipe for this since you wouldn't want to get lint particles in the polish.

[@senecajones5266]

Lol love the sound effects

[@elenaw5859]

i get the nail polish remover lid and pour the remover into the lid and get a couple qtips and let them sit in there for a couple minutes and then wipe off my nail polish with it and its so easy and not messy at all!!

[@usflin]

I wonder if the non-acetone product needed to be shaken or was open for a while or if that particular brand just doesn't work? I use a non-acetone remover by Mineral Fusion and it works just as quickly as acetone for me, I really cannot tell the difference! One time I went quite a while between uses (6+ months) and it had stopped working. I replaced it with a new one which worked just fine. My guess is that the ingredient that does the work of removing the polish had evaporated by then since the bottle had been open for so long.

[@leannabristow356]

I like that one. From Sally hansen. I have brought it on Amazon.

[@dezinechic]

mrs. suzie said she had time today!!!!!!😆😆

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

I like to consider myself a nail polish expert - used to use automotive paint touch-up vials from Canadian Tire for that extra metallic finish, i have signature patterns including the "Pink Panther Claw", my nails were once featured in ELLE Canada, and people still ask me if my nails are real. Yes they are, i only use nail polish, no fake or gel nails and i'd never let someone else do my nails. And one of my rules is : never use nail polish remover. It's basically acetone i.e. paint thinner - it doesn't matter if it has lanolin it in LOL... that's like saying, my arsenic has omega-3's in it... and it will damage your nails and fingers. I apply 2 coats of Natural Revlon as the base coat and use a quality nail polish - i used to love Julep before they went bankrupt and now i use ILNP. When i want to change colors or my nails have grown enough that you can't repolish them and it look good (3 weeks max), i can just peel off the polish like a banana peel. I'm surprised you don't know that as a nail expert. I also always let my nails breathe for 24 hours between polishes, and i moisturize them 😉

[@phantomkate6]

She may know about it. Many of us just don't care for peel-off base coats. I won't use them for hygienic reasons. Glad to hear you've found something that works so well for you, though!

[@caoleighfay7163]

"Let's go in the crack" 😂😂

[@NailCareerEducation]

🤣

[@vickiehurt2665]

I❤ you Suzie!! I love your videos because they are easy to understand fun and funny!

[@charlenejo2490]

The only time I use pure acetone is to remove gel polish at home. Although, I do like using remover with acetone to remove regular polish, esp. glitter. And yeah, those tub ones don’t do a great job of getting the little corners and the side walls.

[@blessed9491]

How do u remove the gel polish with acetone ?

[@blueblousedesigns]

I use a special acetone nail polish remover that has vitamin E added. It's called Nourishing Nail Polishes Remover and it's easy to find because it's died blue. I get it at Walmart for $1 (6 oz bottle w/o pump) $2(10 oz w/ pump)

[@Deadly_Beauties_Jewelry]

So I use a form of the kwik off but it has acetone and it has like a brush. It is great but down side the polish will just sit in there and idk how long it really last

[@LbEternity]

Vinyl gloves always “melt” bc of acetone that’s why I use nitrile gloves instead which wont deteriorate.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Yes, agree!

[@dakotabeayrd2419]

Suzie what do you think about glass cuticle pushers also how do you use them?

[@PriscillaConnell]

jar one is great if you are just removing one hand/nail do to mistake or desgin change..lol it doesn't ruin the rest of the mani..

[@kayleebristow1511]

I have used Sally Hansen nail polish remover it works good. Way less mess than nail polish remover.

[@krahvata]

I don't like acetone free removers but it's the only one that I can buy in drugstores. I need to order acetone from specific nail supply stores online.

[@Lyn4817]

I have just ordered straight acetone for the same reason, it's fast. I have plenty of nail oil so there's no drama with dried skin lol.

[@heartandseoul1299]

What type of gloves material would work well for when you’re using acetone. I’ve tried nitrile and it just melted them. I’ve seen techs use gloves with acetone before and always wonder what material it’s made of

[@NailCareerEducation]

The longer the acetone sits on the glove it will eat it

[@simple_naildesigns]

You want to use nitrile gloves, they won’t deteriorate with acetone.

[@emm3817et]

so pure acetone doesn’t damage your natural nail?

[@Drina.]

Depends acetone free nail polish remover (the blue one) works really well on nail polish, I’ve been using it for years 😄

[@janetgrant7512]

can you use polish with hard gel top coat

[@Thegaskins-s4q]

1st and I’m a huge fan

[@catherinemay723]

Hi Suzie what was the name of that purple one

[@happy_bubble7]

With the kwik off sponge option, yes... eventually, after several colors have been introduced, it will stain your entire fingertips whatever colors you've been using. I used to only use these, and they only last for a few months... 10 or so polishes. And of course, you can't really use it to remove toenail polish. You can also flip the sponge over after several uses, so that you have more life out of it. Definitely not handy for glitter polishes.

[@rochellemarcum5436]

I was wondering if you would suggest a good gel polish remover and cuticle oil. Thanks!

[@micheledecicco9960]

My skin no longer tolerates acetone. 😔 My fingertips have like a chemical burn when I use it. Any suggestions so I can do dip or gel again?

[@taytayrazors9033]

😮😮

[@phantomkate6]

Some non-acetone removers use MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), which is a similar chemical compound to acetone. It's a powerful solvent but I haven't personally used it to try to take gel off. Might be worth looking into but of course, no guarantees -- it might turn out that you're sensitive to that as well. Wishing you luck!

[@micheledecicco9960]

@@phantomkate6 thank you so much for the advice!

[@Silthria]

Daaamn, I've never seen such a terrible nail polish remover as the first one. :o I almost always use removers without acetone and they work much better than the first one. I'm kinda too scared to use pure acetone because I already have problem with dry hands.

[@mistynicoll4130]

I have a hard time prepping my nails properly. I have a difficult time removing the shine without filing my nail too much. Even using a higher grit file I still can't remove the shine. Any suggestions? My enhancements will lift with ease because I know they are having a hard time adhering to the nail. Even with using dehydrators and primers

[@bethnadeau6183]

Are you using acetone to remove the oils from your nails? Are you using a primer to prep the nail before starting the work to build the enhancement??

[@alirae3663]

So silly question- but is 96% acetone pretty much pure acetone? Or do you count it more as just generic polish remover

[@jenniecartier3917]

You can't use the nail polish removed with the sponge in it with clients? Isn't that unsanitary?

[@NailCareerEducation]

Acetone will also sanitize

[@denisecurtis872]

Zoya is the best foe me

[@jetson10100]

I think it's so funny you have never used those dip polish removers! lol I've used them for 30 years

[@NailCareerEducation]

I still won’t when doing client cause my fingers can add the pressure to remove much faster than swishing

[@jetson10100]

@@NailCareerEducation oh yes, I just use them for myself.

[@jenniecartier3917]

I just use nail polish remover with acetone! Not totally acetone, my clients are all senior and their nails are dry

[@NailCareerEducation]

Simply add oil

[@zainabadnan4084]

🤗

[@biancablair4213]

I knew instantly that the non-acetone nail polish remover was gonna perform the worse because of personal experience. I switched to acetone and never went back.

[@saltycat662]

I once bought acetone free NP remover and it drove me insane. Never again.

[@semasahin2457]

i find that acetone free dries my nails unlike the acetone remover

[@jessicamounts8115]

I came here because you calm me and when you said “wow, this is giving me some tude!” 😂😂 Thank you for making me laugh!

[@satinswan1979]

I'm not a fan of the sponge remover. I like to wear red polish and I wind up with red fingertips every time! Makes it look like I was up to no good 😄

[@jennglow4647]

😀

[@Baileys.small.engine.repair]

Results from each remover according to the video: 1. Non-acetone remover- doesn't dry out or harm the skin/nail but does not effectively remove the nail polish 2. OPI Expert Touch lacquer remover- doesn't dry out the skin but works effectively and contains acetone 3. Pure acetone- works effectively but can dry out the skin/nail and remove natural oils 4. Kwik Off- works well made for sensitive/artificial nails and doesn't dry out the skin/nail does contain acetone Bottom line: If it contains acetone it works effectively and MAY dry out the skin or nail but non-acetone just doesn't do the job very well at all even though it doesn't dry out the skin it just doesn't work well

[@annakarlsson.sminkochhudvard]

🥰🥰🥰

[@dakotabeayrd2419]

But there’s different types of nail Polish there’s cremes easy to remove and then there’s glitter

[@mrbraulio8579]

I developed allergy to acetone. So I use free products only...

[@C1nderfire]

No acetone work if there’s no top coat and maybe just a base coat or a base n 1 coat of color. That’s it. Lol.

[@kayliebooth8377]

Hello blogger, I'm Kelly, I'm very interested in your channel, I want to consult your business cooperation, I hope you can reply.

[@Half_Nelsen-vd6we]

Can u please do a video Where u test a cheap amazon acrylic kit and see if it is beginner friendly? I’m a beginner looking to buy a cheap kit. THANKS Anyone who sees this please copy and paste

[@NailCareerEducation]

Any acrylic powder is beginner friendly- it’s the monomer that you need to at attention too. It’s also the technique

[@Half_Nelsen-vd6we]

Omg thanks