Gel Polish Removal: Acetone, Wraps & Kits

Ready for a fresh start? Our professional gel removal collection is here to ensure your natural nails stay strong, healthy and damage-free between sets. From pure acetone and pre-soaked wraps to our bestselling Gel Remover and expert scraper tools, our range makes softening and lifting away your old gel polish completely effortless. Keep your nails in peak condition and prepped for your next signature look.
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Protect your natural nail health

Peeling or chipping your gel polish off dry is the ultimate nail sin. Ripping the gel off tears away the delicate top keratin layers of your nail plate, leaving them thin, brittle and bendy. Our professional removers gently soften the gel so it can be scraped away safely, letting you transition between sets without compromising your nail health.

Customise your removal: acetone, foil wraps or the Magic Gel Remover

Removal doesn't have to mean one method. For the classic soak, our pre-soaked foil wraps keep the heat in to speed up the process, or try our reusable soak-off clips over saturated lint-free wipes. Prefer to skip the acetone? Our Magic Gel Remover and acetone-free options soften gel quickly with a simple brush-on formula. Whichever you choose, always buff away the high-shine top coat first to break the seal and let the remover penetrate, then wait for the gel to soften fully so it slides away with a gentle scrape.

Looking for answers on how to remove your gel nail polish safely at home? Read our step-by-step guide for a safe and easy transition.

FAQs

How long do I need to soak my nails to remove gel polish safely?

If you are using pure acetone, soak for a full 15 minutes before gently scraping - pushing the gel away early forces you to pry the product, which tears the natural keratin layers of the nail plate. If the gel hasn't softened, re-wrap and soak for another 5 minutes. Prefer a faster, acetone-free route? Our bestselling Magic Gel Remover softens gel in around 6 minutes.

Why is my gel polish not softening in the remover?

This is usually because the shiny top coat hasn't been buffed off properly. The top coat acts as a waterproof seal, so you need to file away the high-shine surface layer first to break the seal and allow the remover to penetrate and soften the gel underneath.

How do I care for my nails and cuticles after gel removal?

Acetone can be drying to the skin and nail plate. Straight after removing your gel and washing your hands, massage Mylee Cuticle Oil from our nail care range into the nail bed and surrounding skin to rehydrate and keep everything soft and healthy.