Soak nails in warm, soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes
Apply cuticle oil or petroleum jelly around the nail edges
Soak a cotton ball in acetone
Place the acetone-soaked cotton on the glued nail
Wrap each nail with aluminum foil or use nail clips
Wait 10 to 20 minutes
Gently test if the nail has loosened
Slide the nail off with a wooden cuticle stick
Re-soak if the nail does not come off easily
Buff away remaining glue gently
Wash hands and apply moisturizer or cuticle oil
Stop if you feel pain or see skin irritation