When to remove my semi-permanent varnish?
In general, the semi-permanent varnish holds between 2 and 3 weeks . It is a good alternative for those who fail to keep a classic varnish for more than 2 days. When you start to see a demarcation between the varnish and the cuticle, it's a good time to remove it. Above all, avoid pulling and pulling the varnish , as this will damage the nails and may take several days - even weeks - to recover from the abuse.
Which technique to use?
The semi-permanent varnish is designed to hold very long, so it can not be removed as a classic varnish. But with a little material and patience, nothing impossible! It is provided with cotton, solvent with acetone, a cuticle regrowth and possibly a polisher. Optional first step: the polisher is delicately passed over the varnish in order to make the layer to be removed finer.
- Technique n ° 1: aluminum foil
The idea is to create a sort of papillote around the nail . Cotton dampers are soaked and placed on each nail. Then, they are wrapped in aluminum foil. The leaves are then put on and the papillote removed. The varnish will be softer, and easy to peel off with cuticle regrowth. Easy as pie !
- Technique n ° 2: the special kits
On the same principle as the house aluminum foil, kits exist with pre-soaked cotton and some kind of reusable bits that are placed on the nails. Then, the process is carried out in the same way as with aluminum: the tips are removed and the varnish is removed with the cuticle regrowth.
- Technique n ° 3: the solvent bath
In a container, a little dissolver is poured with acetone and its nails are immersed in it for a few minutes. Again, the varnish will soften and the solvent will have defeated the semi-permanent. Then, the varnish is removed gently. This technique is just as effective as the others, but beware of the waste of solvent !
How to care for my nails after the solvent?
Be careful not to bind the semi-permanent varnishes . UVs and LEDs can weaken the nails, so if you want them to be solid, you should make sure you space the manicures. Like our skin or hair, nails need care and attention. One can opt for oil massages, like the castor oil that one finds in parapharmacie or in specialized shop. But there are also other specific treatments.
