Products marketed as 'magic' or 'burst' gel removers may contain methylene chloride, a federally banned, highly toxic chemical.
Burst-style gel-polish removers have proven to have illegal ingredients along with falsified SDS sheets.
Simply Pure Cosmetics’ new Gel-Off Express is a healthier, faster alternative to acetone.
Learn how to use proper removal of gel nails to set yourself apart, build your professional reputation, and gain loyal clients.
Learn how to apply and remove CND Shellac Luxe, a gel-polish with a 60-second removal time.
Cuccio’s Peel it! Pre-Base eliminates the need to soak off gel-polish. Applied under Cuccio Veneer, it gives you the same long-lasting color and shine, while allowing the nail coating to simply be peeled off when it’s time for removal.
Using an e-file can be a quick, effective, and safe way to remove gel-polish if the proper methods are used. Erica’s ATA recommends these steps.
Young Nails' Greg Salo shows how to remove hard gels safely.
Young Nails head of education Tracey Reierson demonstrates how to safely use an e-file to remove gel-polish, filing only to the base coat.
Not surprisingly, it takes a scientist to describe the science behind today’s gel technology. We asked some experts in the field to explain what makes gels gel — and the best ways to remove them.
