Gather acetone, cotton balls or pads, aluminum foil, nail file, nail clippers, cuticle oil, and petroleum jelly
Trim the acrylic nails as short as possible
File the top layer of the acrylic nails to remove the shiny finish
Apply petroleum jelly to the skin around your nails
Soak cotton balls or pads in acetone
Place the soaked cotton on each nail
Wrap each fingertip tightly with aluminum foil
Leave the nails wrapped for 20 to 30 minutes
Check one nail to see if the acrylic has softened
Gently push off the loosened acrylic with a cuticle pusher or orange stick
Rewrap any nails that are still hard and soak for a few more minutes
Buff away remaining residue with a nail buffer
Wash your hands thoroughly
Apply cuticle oil or hand cream to rehydrate your nails and skin