1. Cut nails: According to the Allure , you should spend at least 30 minutes removing the gel polish. The first step you need to do is trim your nails. Evelyn Lim – a nail expert in New York (USA) said that the shorter the nails, the easier it is to remove. Image: Pop Sugar. 2. Nail polish: Evelyn Lim explained to RD : “You’ll need to remove the top coat with a nail file. This is an important step in removing nail polish and allowing the acetone to penetrate the gel nails.” Image: Kfetel. 3. Protect the cuticle of the nail: Dana Stern, a dermatologist at Mount Sinai School of Medicine told Reader’s Digest : “One of the most common causes of nail damage is the lack of proper care of the cuticle.” After honing your nails, you should apply moisturizer to protect the skin and nails. Image: Alltime. 4. Soak in acetone: To remove gel polish effectively, you need to soak your nails in an acetone solution. “If you try to use a non-acetone remover, you will have to use a lot of force to damage your nails,” says manicurist Jin Soon Choi. Image: DDL. 5. Wrap your nails with foil: You put acetone on cotton and put it on each finger. Next, you wrap each finger a piece of foil. Then, leave your nails in place for at least 10 minutes to remove the gel polish. If you want to speed up the process, Korean manicurist Ji Soon Choi suggests wrapping a hot towel around your hand. The warmth from the towel helps the acetone work better. Image: IPSY. 6. Cleaning: After 10 minutes of covering your nails with a solution of acetone and foil, use tools to clean up any remaining gel. You need to be careful to do this step gently to avoid damaging the nail. Image: RD. 7. Moisturizing: Ji Soon Choi suggests using a moisturizer containing Vitamin E oil or a hand mask to rehydrate the skin. In addition, you should wait at least an hour before using your hands for heavy work to avoid damaging and brittle nails. Image: The Sun. 8. Give your nails a “rest” time: Ji Soon Choi recommends removing gel polish after 2 weeks. Besides, you should also let your nails “rest” for 2 weeks before experimenting with a new style. Image: Unsplash.