With gel manicures, for example, it may seem like the easiest way to remove the polish is by peeling if off—but that can be a lot more damaging to your nails than you think.

Wondering how to remove gel nail polish at home and at the salon? We asked two nail artists and a dermatologist for the steps and their go-to tips and tricks.

We consulted an expert to break down the safest way to remove gel nail polish without compromising the health of your nails.

The good news? You don't have to make a trip back to the salon just to have them removed. We spoke to celebrity nail artist Sigourney Nuñez for her tips on how to remove gel nails at home.

How do you remove gel nail polish at home? The best and simplest way to remove gel nail polish at home is to follow the soak-off method. There are slight variations on the tools and techniques you ...

Wondering how to remove gel nail polish at home and at the salon? Here, an expert nail technician shares her step-by-step process and her go-to tips and tricks.

Standard nail polish remover won’t work on gel polish and picking it off can damage your nails. Knowing how to remove it correctly can save your nails.

“To do this, simply use your nail file to remove the top layer of gel from your nail plate and free edge,” says Hanna. “The more you file off during this step, the less time you will need to ...

Standard nail polish remover won’t work on gel polish and picking it off can damage your nails. Knowing how to remove it correctly can save your nails.

"Ideally, gel nails will be removed by a responsible professional. If you're going to a cheap salon, they’re probably going to hack at your nails and cause some damage," she explains.

If you don’t know how to remove gel nail polish safely, you may ruin the condition of your nails. The good news is, it’s not that difficult to do at home, it just requires patience!