Trim the acrylic nails as short as possible
File the top layer of the acrylic to break the seal
Protect the skin around the nails with petroleum jelly
Soak cotton balls in acetone
Place the soaked cotton on each nail
Wrap each fingertip with aluminum foil
Wait 15 to 20 minutes
Check one nail and gently push off softened acrylic with a cuticle pusher
Rewrap and soak again if the acrylic is still hard
Buff away remaining residue
Wash hands and apply cuticle oil or moisturizer