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How to remove nail extensions at home safely

Skip the return trip to the salon and use these easy methods to do nail extension removal at home!

| Updated on: Jul 05, 2025 | 10:07 AM
Baking Soda & Toothpaste Scrub: Apply a mix of toothpaste and baking soda, then gently scrub with a toothbrush until your extensions loosen.

Baking Soda & Toothpaste Scrub: Apply a mix of toothpaste and baking soda, then gently scrub with a toothbrush until your extensions loosen.

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Acetone or Perfume Trick: Soak a cotton pad in acetone/perfume and press it on the nail extension for a few minutes to weaken the bond.

Acetone or Perfume Trick: Soak a cotton pad in acetone/perfume and press it on the nail extension for a few minutes to weaken the bond.

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Soap and Vinegar Soak: Soak your nails in a mix of equal parts white vinegar and warm soapy water for 15–20 minutes to break down the glue.

Soap and Vinegar Soak: Soak your nails in a mix of equal parts white vinegar and warm soapy water for 15–20 minutes to break down the glue.

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Hot Towel Wrap: Soak a towel in hot water and wrap it around your nails for 10–15 minutes to help soften the glue.

Hot Towel Wrap: Soak a towel in hot water and wrap it around your nails for 10–15 minutes to help soften the glue.

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Steam Method: Boil water in a bowl and hold your hands over the steam while covering it with a towel. Let the steam loosen the adhesive.

Steam Method: Boil water in a bowl and hold your hands over the steam while covering it with a towel. Let the steam loosen the adhesive.

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Dental Floss Trick: Lift the nail extension with a toothpick or fingernail, slide dental floss underneath, and gently move it side to side to loosen.

Dental Floss Trick: Lift the nail extension with a toothpick or fingernail, slide dental floss underneath, and gently move it side to side to loosen.

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Oil Soak: Dip your nails in warm olive oil/coconut oil to soften nail glue for easier removal of your extensions.

Oil Soak: Dip your nails in warm olive oil/coconut oil to soften nail glue for easier removal of your extensions.

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Warm water soak: Indulge your nails in a bowl of warm water with a few drops if dish soap to remove the extensions easily!

Warm water soak: Indulge your nails in a bowl of warm water with a few drops if dish soap to remove the extensions easily!

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