Use hot water soak: soak nails 10–15 minutes, then gently rub off loosened polish with a clean cloth or cotton pad
Use acetone-free rubbing alcohol: apply with a cotton pad, rub until the polish lifts, repeat as needed
Use hand sanitizer: apply generously, rub with a cotton pad, repeat until polish breaks down
Use hydrogen peroxide: soak nails 10 minutes, then rub off with a cotton pad
Use white vinegar soak: soak nails 10–15 minutes, then wipe and rub off polish
Use a base coat or clear top coat: apply over the polish, wait 1–2 minutes, then wipe/rub off the softened layer
Use petroleum jelly: coat nails, wait 10 minutes, then gently buff and wipe away
Use oil method (coconut/olive/baby oil): soak or saturate nails 10–15 minutes, then rub off with a cotton pad
Use toothpaste: apply a small amount, scrub gently with a soft toothbrush or cotton pad, wipe clean
Use baking soda paste: mix baking soda with a little water, gently scrub, then rinse and moisturize
Buff it off: gently buff the top layer with a nail buffer, wipe dust, repeat until removed
Peel or lift: if polish is already chipped or lifting, gently pick from the edge with a cuticle pusher and remove in small sections
Use a fine nail file: file off color layer carefully, then smooth with a buffer
Finish with gentle care: wash hands, then moisturize and apply cuticle oil