How to Transition from Artificial to Natural Nails
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Clip artificial nails just like you would natural nails.Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images
Using nail clippers, clip artificial nails down to the length of your natural nails underneath. - 2). Pour 1/2 a cup of acetone into a bowl and place your nails into the bowl to soak for 15 minutes. Completely submerge each nail in acetone.
- 3). Use a cuticle stick and place it gently underneath the artificial nail. The nail should pop off easily. If it doesn't, soak the nails for five more minutes.
- 4). Wash hands in warm soapy water and dry gently with a towel.
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File nails to make them smooth and even.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images
File and shape nails gently with a nail file. Wash your hands in warm soapy water to remove nail debris. - 6). Rub the cuticle and nail cream into each nail until it's completely soaked into the nails. Wash off excess cream with warm water.
- 7). Paint fingernails with a clear top coat nail polish. This strengthens nails and protect the them from splitting and breaking.