Gather acetone, cotton balls or pads, aluminum foil, a nail file, a nail buffer, cuticle oil, and a wooden orange stick or cuticle pusher
Wash and dry your hands
Trim the nails if they are long
File the shiny top coat off the gel surface
Soak cotton in acetone
Place the soaked cotton on each nail
Wrap each fingertip tightly with aluminum foil
Leave on for 10 to 20 minutes
Remove one foil wrap and check if the gel is lifting
Gently push off softened gel with a wooden orange stick or cuticle pusher
Rewrap and soak again if the gel does not come off easily
Buff away any remaining residue
Wash your hands
Apply cuticle oil or hand cream
Stop if you feel pain or see nail damage
Do not peel or force the gel off
Use acetone in a well-ventilated area