Color Street nails have transformed the world of nail beauty, offering a convenient alternative to the traditional nail polish. They are 100% nail polish strips that provide a salon-quality manicure in minutes, with no drying time. However, when it’s time to change your look, you might wonder how to remove Color Street nails. This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the techniques you need to know.
Understanding Color Street Nails
Color Street nail strips provide a vibrant and durable color to your nails. They are made from 100% nail polish and come in a variety of nail color options and patterns.
Removing Color Street Nails: The Essentials
One of the best features of Color Street nails is their ease of removal. Since they are made from 100 percent nail polish, you only need a quality nail polish remover to take them off.
You can use either a pure acetone nail polish remover, or non acetone acetone remover.
Tools Required
The following are the items you will need to remove Color Street nails:
- Nail polish remover (either acetone nail polish remover or regular nail polish remover)
- Cotton balls or cotton pads
- Aluminum foil (optional)
- Cuticle oil
- Hand soap and water
The Removal Process
There are a couple of methods you can use to remove Color Street nails. One involves scrubbing the nails with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover, while the other involves using the foil method.
Method 1: Using Cotton Balls
This method is straightforward and similar to how you would remove traditional nail polish. Here are the steps:
- Soak a cotton ball in nail polish remover
- Place the soaked cotton ball over your natural nail
- Use a circular motion to rub off the nail polish strips
- Repeat this process for each nail until all the polish is removed.
- Wash your hands with soap and water to remove any residual nail polish remover
- Apply cuticle oil to your nails and let it soak for about 15 minutes
- If you plan to apply a new set of Color Street nails, wash your hands again to remove any residual oil
Method 2: Using Foil Wrap
This method is particularly useful for removing a glitter nail polish strip, which can be more challenging to take off. Here are the steps:
- Cut a cotton pad into a size that fits your nail
- Soak the cotton pad in nail polish remover
- Place the soaked cotton pad over your nail
- Wrap a piece of aluminum foil around your finger to secure the cotton pad in place
- Leave it for about 5 minutes
- Remove the foil and the cotton pad, then scrub off any remaining polish with a fresh cotton pad soaked in regular nail polish remover
- Repeat this process for each nail until all the polish is removed
- Wash your hands with soap and water to remove any residual nail polish remover
- Apply cuticle oil to your nails and let it soak for about 15 minutes
- If you plan to apply a new set of Color Street nails, wash your hands again to remove any residual oil
Caring for Your Nails After Removal
After removing Color Street nails, it’s essential to care for your nails and keep them healthy. Here are some tips:
- Avoid peeling off nail polish as it can damage your nails
- Apply cuticle oil to your nails after every removal to hydrate and nourish them
- Use a high-quality hand cream to moisturize your hands and nails
- Let your nails rest and go polish-free for a day or two from time to time
Conclusion
Removing Color Street nails is a simple process that requires minimal tools. Whether you choose to use the cotton ball method or the foil wrap method, remember to care for your nails afterward to ensure they remain healthy and beautiful.
