Have your acrylics grown out and you’re now ready to remove them but don’t have time or money to go to the salon to do so? Then why don’t you do it at home? Removing acrylic nails at home ...

Many salons have been known to use drills to file the acrylic off, but this will also remove layers of your own nail. For the best advice, Cosmopolitan UK consulted professional nail technician ...

Here’s how to remove a gel manicure at home properly. If you’re a nail salon regular, it’s likely you opt for gel or shellac instead of regular polish, given it’s far tougher and lasts ...

"Align the press-on with your natural nail, starting from the cuticle and pressing down toward the tip," says James. "Quickly remove any excess glue with a cotton swab or nail brush if needed." ...

“While this is a lot safer than trying to remove the nails yourself, it can still be damaging – acetone applied for a long period can weaken and dry out nails, especially if it’s a strong formula.” ...