Best Way To File Down Acrylic Nails At Home

To give yourself a set of acrylic nails youll need a cuticle pusher a nail file a buffing block nail dehydrator nail primer a dappen dish an acrylic nail brush nail wipes acrylic powder tips a top coat and a nail file.

Best way to file down acrylic nails at home. If you are using an electric nail file avoid spending a long time on a single spot this is to avoid heat building up. You do not have to file entire nail just where youre evening them out. File off as much of the acrylic nail as possible.

Gently and carefully sand down the acrylics with a sanding bit taking off the top layer of your acrylics. You need a really good file for this. You can also try fun and creative ways to hide your grown-out nails like in this YouTube video.

Once done file away any residual acrylic still left on the nail. Begin at the nail bed and work outwards. This is the fastest and easiest way to get down to your natural nail length says nail artist Ashlie Johnson.

Once you feel its all even take nail buffer buffer where you filed. Finally once your nails have been filed down you can apply cuticle oil to rejuvenate your nails. For more details you can check out the short video below that will guide you step by step on how to correctly use an electric.

The best option would be a fresh manicure or just a redo of that particular nail she says. Rub with your nail to determine how much filing it needs. Usually about 20-30 minutes.

Go one hand at a time. Once the acrylic has become more viscous gooey remove your hand and began to carefully scrape away the acrylic with the cuticle pusher. If they dont lift easily dont force it.