Gather acetone, cotton balls or pads, aluminum foil, a nail file, a buffer, cuticle oil, and a wooden or metal cuticle pusher
Trim the Gel X nails as short as possible
File off the shiny top layer of the gel
Soak cotton balls or pads in acetone
Place the soaked cotton on each nail
Wrap each fingertip tightly with aluminum foil
Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes
Remove the foil and cotton
Gently push off the softened Gel X with a cuticle pusher
Rewrap and soak again if the product is still firm
Buff away remaining residue
Wash hands thoroughly
Apply cuticle oil and hand cream
Stop if you feel pain or see damage to the natural nail
Avoid peeling or forcing the Gel X off