Easy Polish Removal

just thought I'd pop in...

...with an awesome tip.

I decided that it was time for a new manicure, and decided to try a new technique to get my polish off.

I've tried variations of this technique before,
but this way is by FAR the best.

You will need:
- nail polish remover

- cotton balls

- scissors

- aluminum foil

- painted fingernails (duh;)

Step 1:

Start with painted nails.
Eyeball your fingers and get the "size" of your nails.

Step 2:

Grab a cotton ball.

If the technique is done correctly, you SHOULD (there's always exceptions) only need one.

Find the end and begin unrolling.

^^ this is what it looks like unrolled

Step 3:

Take your scissors and cut up the cotton.
Make a piece for each individual nail.

^^ cut them to fit your nails, 

meaning bigger pieces for thumbs and little pieces for pinkies.

Step 4:

Cut out squares of aluminum foil.

Mine were 2''x2''

You need at least 10, but having a few extras wouldn't hurt.

Step 5:

Fill the cap full of polish remover.

Step 6:

Take a piece of the cotton and dip it into the remover.

Don't dunk it, the liquid will travel up through the cotton fibers.

Just dipping a corner is sufficient.

Step 7:

Stick the cotton to your nail.
Make sure that the entire polished area is covered.

Step 8:

Take a piece of foil and wrap it around the tip of your finger.
Make sure the cotton is completely covered, and that it's good and tight.

Step 9:

Repeat with each finger.
I choose to do one hand at a time, 

it's much easier than trying to maneuver with the foil on your fingers.

Step 10:

Wait 5-10 minutes.

When the time is up, grip the foil, applying pressure to the nail.

Slide the foil AND the cotton up and off the nail.
If enough time has passed, there will be NO remaining polish left on the nail.

If there's still a little left, rub it off with an extra cotton ball and wait a little bit longer for the rest of your nails.

Step 11:

Repeat with each of your nails.

Above is a picture of my nails after just removing the foil, with no extra scrubbing involved.

It's FUCKING boss.

It may take a few minutes, but it's SO worth it.

No scrubbing, no pile of used cotton balls; just spotless, mani-ready nails.

Hope you liked today's tip :)

See you all soon!

PS: This works on toenails too :)