It took my natural nails months to recover.
My lesson: dont try this at home.
Nail artists agree that leaving it up to the pros is the safest way to go.
Heres what nail artistCasey Hermanand dermatologistDana Stern, MD, recommend.
Heres how to do it:
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This will prevent you from accidentally damaging your natural nails.
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Rub a littlecuticle oilinto the skin around each nail.
Soak a piece of cotton with an acetone-based nail polish remover and place one on top of each nail.
Use a piece of foil to wrap around each finger, covering each cotton ball.
Herman likesOlive & Junes nail strengthener, which boosts nail strength by 77 percent.
If youre putting on nail polish afterward, start with a strengthening base coat.
Inevitably, if you are an acrylic fan, post-acrylic rehab is needed, Dr. Stern says.
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A regular break with extra TLC can go a long way in keeping your natural nails healthy.
How long should you give it?
If you notice thinning or breakage, you might benefit from more frequent breaks.
But nail emergencies are real, so if youre going to remove them yourself, do it right.
And dont forget to give your nails TLC between acrylics, no matter who removes them.
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