Is It Safe to Remove Your Nails With Dish Soap+Water+Oil 🤔

I saw the trend of using Dish Soap + Water + Oil for Nail Removal on TIK TOK, and wondered why does it appear to work for some and not others? In this video I explain in detail why this happens (and doesn’t happen).
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00.15 Underwater Dreaming by Tom Boddy ✫
00.41 House of Cards by Hale ▵
01.42 Brand New You by Lincoln Grounds | Richard Rayner ✫
03.02 Protect Filing by Cameraman➤
03.51 Animation Underscore by Cameraman➤
04.08 Dremel 2 by Cameraman➤
05.26 Working-Detailed by Cameraman➤
08.27 Apex 2 by Cameraman➤
10.39 Underwater Dreaming by Tom Boddy ✫
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Prep the Nail Bath
01:42 Why Does This Work For Some?
02:54 Still Will Damage Natural Nail
05:09 Soaking
08:02 After Soak Inspection of Improperly Applied Nail
09:20 After Soak Inspection of Properly Applied Nails
09:59 Conclusion

[@moonfire75]

If this worked, my nails would pop off every time I did the dinner dishes😂 hot water, soap and grease...lol

[@AT-sx2jp]

So true!

[@lelemarie6125]

Facts!

[@melaniem4798]

That's what I was thinking! "Wouldn't their nails just come off in the shower or bath if this method worked?" Haha.

[@blank5439]

Thank you! My thoughts exactly!

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Moom Fire 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌺

[@KCNails]

I personally think this method is just for removing press on nails, not properly applied nail enhancements. I’ve never tried it though

[@notconvincedgranny6573]

Yeah, I was thinking about those of us who still hand-wash dishes - by the time you finish the pots and pans, all your nails would be floating by.

[@liv1639]

For sure for glued on nails.

[@hollysnails2626]

That's the same thing I thought too. That this is for the super temporary glue on nails and not for true Acrylic or gel nails.

[@nicnac4257]

Nope. Not for glue. Its not water soluble either. Only for the adhesive tabs.

[@liv1639]

@@nicnac4257 glue isn't water soluble but in my experience it doesn't always adhere super well and some oil is often enough to get it to lift off.

[@bicarbonat1]

That beginning sound would actually make for a non-stressful alarm!

[@cbgbstew4072]

It’s so interesting how people perceive that sound differently. It relaxes some, but made me want to throw my phone against the wall!

[@ashlieelizabeth8170]

@@cbgbstew4072 LMAO RIGHT! For me it makes me want to throw my phone against the wall too

[@damonsalvatore145]

I love this video! the stats, the scientific explanation, everything. You just gave me the motivation I was lacking to start filing them off

[@sadiestyles5023]

I 1000% with you Susie , I’ am a licensed Tech and in my opinion safe file of or acetone soak off is the only way to safely remove enhancements from the nail plate! Great video!

[@mandmhutchins5202]

I love watching your videos, I have been doing my own nails for years and you have really helped me branch it into more styles and better application. You are right that every Mom out there knows how water, soaps, and oil will not remove enhancements... Otherwise we couldn't have our nails done at all!

[@erinodonnell386]

Man. Those French lines are satisfying. Suzie really is an amazing artist.

[@samanthamcdonagh7856]

These nails are freshly done and still have the shine. Old nail polish that is growing out and starting to lift slightly would probably respond better to this method.

[@lisal3645]

I bought your nail system awhile back and I love it! It gives me enough time to get the acrylic where I want it. However twice now I have gotten so excited to use it that I have forgotten to put the prep and primer on one hand then then other the next time. Both times I have done this I have not had any lifting or any problems with my nails. I, however plan on trying to do better about remembering to put them on both hands from now on. I want to thank you Susie for your videos and your products so that I can have nails again. See I’m disabled and I can’t just go to salon and sit there waiting because I can’t sit for long in on spot. And there are some times I’m in pain so making appointment is really no good because I don’t know what my pain level will be from one day to the next. Anyway sorry about the rambling just to say thank you so much for giving me nails back. And I think I’m getting pretty good. Please keep the videos coming. I’d love to see one with you and camera together where we can see both your faces.

[@hyde1893]

i've been learning to do my own nails because of my debilitating anxiety! susie has helped me in the same way she has helped you 😊 i'm learning to be as self-sufficient as possible: i cut and dye my own hair, been doing my own acrylics, etc. the reality for disabled people is that we have to be more self-reliant than others because sometimes the services available just can't work for us

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Lisa 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@lisawood4903]

Love your videos!! You have taught me much and I could listen to your voice all day!! Thanks for what you do!!

[@barky2881]

Suzi, I love all of your videos SO much. You explain everything so well, and it's very easy to follow along with everything. I love the interaction between you and Cameraman always. Cameraman, your editing and video work is superb, and y'all's videos are just top notch. I appreciate all of the time, planning, production that you both put into these videos. Also that lovely nail tapping at the beginning was ASMR heaven!

[@Gina-yl9zs]

Cameraman is her husband and I think it's stupid she calls him cameraman.

[@jorothbaum4114]

Love it when Suzi talks pirate " let's me just pull out me hand"...

[@rachbeth86]

when you stop anything and everything for Suzie because you’re on the notification squad! 🥰 i can’t do my own nails again yet due to an accident and 10 stitches in my hand but i’ll be ready to do my fill when they come out! love you Suzie and Camera Man!

[@HisCubanMami]

Idk what happened, but I genuinely wish you a speedy healing and recovery

[@VannaRoses]

What a helpful video! I was wondering about this technique!

[@dizzinese]

I just love watching your videos! You guys are funny, and your chemistry and love is heart warming to see! The video effects are fantastic as well as music, only matched by the fantastic talent of you Susie! You and I would get along so well! I’d love to pick your brain because you started when I did, but after a bit over 15 years I had to quit. So ive watched tons of videos from you but I’d love to just sit and chat! That would be so cool! For curiosity sake, where are you and cameraman from? They are lucky to have you to do their nails! You are a superior nail technician in so many ways! And a true joy to watch!

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Denise 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@katiawinikat1485]

Finally a truthfull review done by a professional 😌 might work for pressed nails and stuff but not for acrylic nails thank you Suzie 🤗

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Katia 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@facciaDangelo15]

This “hack” doesn’t work on glued on press ons 😅😂

[@db-gb5xi]

I wore acrylics for a few years. I was one of those folks who never wore gloves when washing dishes or doing any kind of chore. I washed dishes every day and went a month in between fills, while I had a little lift near the cuticles, they never came off until I went to the shop so not buying it, lol.

[@staceyleonard3903]

Thank you Suzie I didn't think this hack worked. Be safe and have a wonderful week 💜💙

[@kaylatobia9777]

this was so helpful, i appreciate it.😁

[@ms.mjjones9847]

I tried this fad on my gel nails. I cut them off, filed them down an everything. THIS CRAP DID NOT WORK. I do my own nails, but it did prove to me that I have been doing my nails correctly. These suckers would not come off until I soaked them in acetone! Thanks for explaining this Susie!

[@ribasnailgardensalon3819]

I love watching all your videos and you are my nail idol thanks to you I became a self thought nail tech so thank you so much 😊❤

[@Sam-zm4px]

Thank you for a great removal method

[@themurrrr]

I love wearing acrylics, because my hands are in water so much (hot soapy water, water with chemicals, you name it), and the acrylic protects my natural nail. Without them my natural nails will break off, split, tear, etc. Right now, my nails have broken off one way or the other to the skin. There is hardly any free edge left. Cuz I’ve not had time to do the acrylics for a good while now. Ps: I hate gloves, I have them and I hate working with them, I have tried.

[@alikc25]

Thank you for the info and for sharing.

[@hannahmiller5515]

I'm new to nails, ive used this method for glued on acrylic removal and my nail beds previously thick and strong are now bruised, noticeably thinner sensitive and flexible when hands are dry. I think it's because it requires lots of prying for my nails to actually come off from the soap oil soak

[@Thiccbutsexyblac]

This video was sooooo relaxing and calming to me. I'm going to head to Target and get some Acetone today and soak mine off after work. I've had a fill already I want a new set 🤩

[@teya3614]

You're the only youtuber that I have the notification bell set up for! Love your videos

[@KashiAyumi]

Only works on Press On/Glue On Nails. Even with those you should be careful because your nail is wet and weak l. just by bending it lightly to remove the last bit of your nail. you can take up natural layers doing that😓

[@thebiblenook]

Suzie, I LOVE YOUR CONTENT!!!!

[@lazaylagirl13]

thank you so much my nails were so sore and you are a lifesaver

[@1amazingj]

Thank you for the wonderful video 👍😁

[@dezinechic]

gorgeous set!!

[@britneychester6176]

sleeves up as well would help, thank you for your tutorial 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@sarahfussell2312]

I wish people would Understand why they are doing damage when they 'help' their enhancements off! Susie you do a GREAT job explaining things!!!!

[@mcca0584]

OMG right? I popped off a lifted gel tip on accident while camping and I was so sad! I could see where my natural nail came off with the tip. Like, how can they not SEE the little piece of nail? Just remove em properly when lifting happens. I wish I had acetone with me.

[@laurajane5167]

Your nails are amazing 👏 I love them 💕

[@ehyang3775]

I really miss you since ten years ago I was a nursery student by nails I'm always watching you I'm glad to see you again 🥰 on KZbin your my number one teacher ❤

[@alisontopley1766]

Love watching your videos tyfs 💗 💖

[@cuteandfluffypikachu3405]

This only works with stick on nails i sometimes do that to give my nails a break from acrylics and use this as a remover 😊😊😊

[@Simpleplanqueen5]

Worked for me and i had gel nails. Of course yes there is a little thats still stuck on but it worked great for me. But I had mine for 1.5 weeks and did that after they already lifted.

[@natashaholder1213]

I just used stick on🤔so I can do this to take it off?

[@OnnaNiSacheAre]

Suzie! Please make a video on how to remove press on nails WITHOUT using acetone, so you can reuse them! All the info I can find is this very method, and its very damaging to my nails! The only way I can remove my press on in a healthy way is when they pop out by their own :(

[@marshmallowstarz]

If you want to reuse press ons your best bet is sticky tabs instead of glue

[@fionabangay3071]

😍😍💅🙃 thanks for the "Suzie input" ... xx

[@LadiiPress]

This method only works for press on nails to break down the glue.

[@gilliansilvester5596]

Suzie, did you know that some sunlotion can desolve artificial nails, mine was salon tips covered in acrylic and gel paint,I applied some sun lotion whilst on holiday,and my nails went sticky and gummy.

[@taylachapelle969]

Hey Suzie, I just bought your slow setting odourless monomer. I love the product, but it is soooooo slow LOL. Any tips and tricks to speed up the process of setting? Thanks☺️☺️☺️

[@thalzasia16]

Can you try it on press on nails please ? I believe that’s what the hack was intended for.

[@lavandabarnes5998]

I tried it (with glued on press on nails) and it only worked on the nails that were already lifting. There were a few I couldnt take off.

[@nicnac4257]

Glue isn't water soluble. It only works safely for the adhesive tabs.

[@juligrlee556]

I think this is what I've been doing to destroy my natural nail bed. As my polish chips off, I fill and top coat but at the cuticle it loosens. I get about 6 weeks doing this before my natural nails get shorter and shorter and more damaged on the ends. If the polish didn't chip off almost daily from heavy use and I didn't just let the nails come off in the shower or dishwater I would have better luck. I think I need a good acrylic or gel coating to start with. My worry is that changing or doing polish replacements that I'll destroy the. nail enhancement that is on for a long duration. My last nail tech didn't want to do any gel -she said she was afraid to use gel. It's hard to find someone such as yourself who has the knowledge and skill to do perfect nails.

[@MsLizzy2010]

I always love your videos!!! I am taking a big step into ur world. I have applied for college for becoming a nail tech where I live. I start sept 13!!!

[@NailCareerEducation]

💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻🎉💃🏻💃🏻🎉💃🏻💃🏻🎉

[@dizzinese]

I agree of course with this and not taking your acrylic off, but gel is so much softer that would it help to curl the natural nail away from the gel with gel overlay on natural?

[@mrs.a]

I remember coming across this method when I wanted to take down some acrylics but in the end I resorted to suzies old video where she files down using some hand files.

[@ekissinger4775]

Do you have a video on you doing this nail look? So pretty :)

[@VegasSlotsVP]

Hey Suzie Can you do a film of using a jelly stamp and acrylic paint to do a french tip on a gel base then seal it with glossy top coat?

[@EliBelcherBeatbyeli]

I use pure Acetone to soak my poly gel nails off and not only does it take forever but it seems more stubborn than acrylic 😳 builder gel is the same way super hard to soak off.

[@georgeprosser9157]

3:24 The bloating of the nails is DUCK NAILS Cristine from @simplynailogical did a video about duck nails. They are called duck nails because as the water soaks into the nail the c-curve relaxes and puffs up and looks almost like a duck's beak

[@foladara7869]

Just as you said, it works on lifted nail enhancements. But the mix should be mostly soap and oil with just enough water to get it slurry.

[@CamerynCC]

😊

[@sandrafigueroa4399]

Great Video Susie 💕💅💕💅💕💅💕💅💕

[@gabrielajimenez2143]

When I discovered Diva' s Nail Guards I totally stopped worrying about how to take off any kind of nails. You should look it up!

[@nonalolagirl]

But it says it's only up to 5 days wear. Acrylic nails are good for 2+ weeks.

[@gabrielajimenez2143]

@@nonalolagirl I wear nailguards and they last for 10 -15 days , depending on how much house work I do.

[@nonalolagirl]

@@gabrielajimenez2143 oh good to know. Thanks!

[@gabrielajimenez2143]

@@nonalolagirl 🥰Soaking my nails in acetone developed an intolerance, so I no longer worry about acetone or filing .

[@tige1198]

hi suzie love your vids keep up the ggod work

[@isithotmama]

Have you tried the gel nail steam removers?

[@clymankasik2807]

Hey girl hey, big fan... been a long term subscriber and I can't recall a video on dip removal.. im having such a hard time with it.. I efile all the shine off then soak off but my fingers get all sticky does that mean I'm not taking enough off w the efile? Also we learned about the ring of fire in class will all bits hurt my nails if not used correctly? I know some bits will damage skin but some are super smooth on the skin does that mean they are safe for the nails because sometimes I wonder if im taking off my nail or the dip residue... please help a girl out.. im trying to get prepared for the second shut down I am not missing out on my nails this go around lol

[@eileengalindo4949]

Those colors though! 😍

[@Newtonheimer]

I’ll bet Camera Man sits behind the camera in awe of Suzi and how knowledgeable and beautiful she is!!! ♥️😍♥️

[@andreacervantes7311]

Can you teach us how to apply nail strips! Please! And maybe how to make them last longer and best way to apply them!

[@JS-ld2qd]

Fabulous explainer

[@ktb727]

This method was for regular press/glued on nails and it does work on those. It doesnt work on acrylic and other cured nail types.

[@coolladyb.grand-babieschan7618]

The other only way I think it would work if a nail peel off base coat is used before soaking. I agree with you Suzie.

[@anevaygalindo]

Please try the new French tip Tik tok hack with a design stamper! I’ve been wanting to try it but not sure if I’ll be even on all my nails. And if we can do this with uv nail polish instead of regular nail polish. I wonder how long it’ll last too.

[@armadawilliams5557]

What about removal of gel polish with magic remover or gel breaker. Is it safe?

[@lalamakeuprehab]

Thank you!!! I knew this wouldn’t work if you’re getting your nails done properly!!! XoxoX

[@rebeccashaw7381]

Hello! I seem to be allergic to every nail glue in kits and when I get them done at the salon but I love to have longer nails! Any nail glue suggestions that I could try maybe wouldn’t break me out?!

[@jamesandjennifersewell2074]

you or your nail tech could use nail forms! no tips required = no glue. hope this helps! :)

[@chebellissimavita]

I saw the title of this video and got really excited because I HATE removing my nails. It takes me hours!!!

[@britt581]

For sure this is for those with lifting! I will try it if mine do

[@tamikam.9070]

You are correct omce you did a good job apply adhesive to the nail.

[@Twinklefarts]

I like to test my nail knowledge by watching Suzie debunk stuff like this and seeing if we have the same reasoning. This hack is whack, juat as I suspected! Thanks, fairy nail mother ❤️☺️

[@Justaperson354]

Your username made me do a double take haha so funny I love it!

[@Raymondgogolf]

Hi Twinklefarts 👋 I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@sweetcakesdesignnj]

I always love 🥰 watching your videos, and I don’t even do my nails🥺

[@lorrainefox6774]

I tried this method with Kiara sky jelly nails and they didn't come off. I had to soak them in acetone for about an hour.

[@Poppy.poppyy]

i think this is ok to do with JUST gel polish (no hard gels or polygel or anything else), i used to do it and de gel gets soft and it comes of without damaging the nail. Also you can never do it with new nails, you need them to be outgrown

[@Xoxomaramber]

I thought this was only for glued press ons. Which I have done. Doesn’t always work, depending on how recently it was glued

[@facciaDangelo15]

I’m new to press ons and I want to change to a new set. However, I used kiss glue and they just wouldn’t budge. I even tried this exact warm water+oil+dish soap method. I don’t want to soak them in acetone because I still want to reuse my press ons. What can you recommend to safely remove glued on press ons? I saw one video about using debonders, it works (in the video), but it leaves the nail dehydrated 😅

[@NailCareerEducation]

To my knowledge, there is nothing. We cannot use strong adhesive to adhere some thing, and then peel them off easily without causing any irritation to the natural nail. Soaking with water, oil and soap does not work if that was the case every time you had a bath your nails would come off. so there is nothing to my knowledge to keep a nail adhered and then easily removed when you want

[@margaridakanu4293]

Would this work with press ons?

[@omowunmiadebiyi3307]

Hi fairy nail mother, I usually have my natural nails go bad each time I had an enhancement on them. Like my natural lifting away from my flesh that holds it. Do you advice I stopped fixing my nails or using acrylic on them? Though I love to have my nails done but this gives me worry as I fear my nails would get bad like they’re infested with some fungi or something. Please help mama

[@NailCareerEducation]

If you are experiencing your natural nails lifting stop putting anything on them until you discover the reason why. It may have nothing to do with fake nails and it may have everything to do with how they are being removed. You can have nails lifting off of the nail bed regardless whether you were fake nails or not it has nothing to do with them unless of course they’re being ripped off. Trim back any lifted nail and let it grow back completely before you put anything on them again

[@jennmaracle5617]

Even with nail glue it doesn’t work if you applied the nails properly with glue! I do dishes, love my bubble baths and I’m constantly washing my hands with hot water and industrial soap and not once have my hand made press ons lifted or popped off and that’s with using both abs full nails and full gel nails! 🤷‍♀️

[@BettyblacksS]

Can u do pink and white French tip in gel or Acrylic????

[@EleanorErdogan-bb8dp]

I feel that this method is only for press on nails. I've worn acrylic nails for more than 40 years and nothing would take off my acrylic nails besides a professional nail technician. I've now have graduated to using only press on nails they have come so far that it is you can't tell the difference, I'm sorry there's no way anybody can tell the difference every time someone sees my hands they ask me "oh my G-d what's nail salon do you go to?" it's phenomenal how the press on nails have come. And again you're 100% correct and stating that this oil soap and dishwater which is when I'm using right now to help soften the glue and then I use a remover to take off the remaining nail without damaging it.

[@Zisharif]

I did it and it worked so is it really horrible? Are my nails gonna be damaged badly?

[@trekkingchicpaws]

LOVE!

[@a.b.4846]

Suzie i would love to see a video on how to properly take them off

[@martynaaaaaaajl]

even when I soak after filing with acetone for 30 min + I can't scrape the acrylic off. what am I doing wrong

[@mandicoleman7433]

I think most of the videos showing this technique they have a peel off base on it

[@johannferrer2193]

hi do you have a tutorial on how to remove base coat uv bcuz i used it as my glue on my fake nails

[@rosalynnsantiago6155]

It works best on press on nails. I've tried it on poly gel as well and it doesn't work.

[@carlawisecarver2765]

Does this work for dip powder?

[@msshawn4048]

This water oil and soap hack most definitely didn’t remove my press ons. Lol, as you stated, it made my hands soft lol

[@PumpkinssNailStation]

I agree when I had press on nails on 1 popped off when washing the dishes so it must of had a lift in it

[@kennethdonaldson3417]

Asmr realness in the beginning of the video!

[@Hughjasslol1]

I tried this method, and I had to soak my nails for over an hour in the soap, warm water, and oil!! Even then, there was only a bit of lifting, and I had to pry the nails off with force. This method works better if your nails are lifting badly or were poorly applied.. but acetone and a file is much quicker and safer.

[@NailCareerEducation]

And it only appears to work - your still ripping the nail from yr nail plate it’s just easier after the nail is bloated with water

[@Faith-wt4qf]

It worked for me. I didn't have acetone so i tried it. My nails were on for 2 weeks, one came off and i wanted another full set. I tried this method and it does work.

[@nailswithkams]

I done this the other day and it worked really well , also didn’t dry out my hand

[@nailswithkams]

@@peps1943 just normal press ons

[@Human3rr0r]

@@nailswithkams This method works only for pressons, as glue dissolves easier. Suzie is trying this for nail enhancements that are adhered to your nails like acrylic or hard gel, which is why it doesn't work.

[@nailswithkams]

@@Human3rr0r oh ok

[@michellecamacho1333]

I love you ! 😍

[@grim9970]

You said that they could possibly help them come off if they are loose right? So does that mean it works cause a few of mine are loose to the point i can see my nail underneath so if i do attempt this will it help loosen them even more

[@NailCareerEducation]

If they are loose but not off means they are still attached - still doesn’t mean you should pull them off EVEN if it’s done under soapy water It’s doable and seems gentle cause the water has soften the nail making it easier to tear BUT it’s still a tear

[@andreacavalcanti2280]

Can you do a review of Evo bio Sculpture gel?

[@PumpkinssNailStation]

Now this got my attention 😳💜👍🔥