- Acetone nail polish remover = fastest way to remove nail polish and best for glitter/thick/stubborn polishes.
- Non-acetone nail polish remover = more gentle way to remove polish, but will take a bit longer.
- Natural nail polish removers = free from chemicals but will require manual scrubbing to remove polish, which can damage the nail.
There are a number of acetone-free nail polish removers out there, but as mentioned, they all contain a different chemical solvent.
Phan said The Nail Lab use OPI Expert Touch Lacquer Remover to remove nail polish. This contains 15 per cent acetone, as well as grape seed oil, vitamin E and aloe vera.
How to remove acrylic nails without acetone.
Nail technician Vanessa Schirripa of Pretty Little Things Beauty said the alternative to using acetone to remove acrylic nails is the traditional file and drill technique.
“A nail technician can use nail pliers to help lift the acrylic from the nail bed and use a drill to help scale down the thick acrylic rather than dissolving it. However, this can be a semi-painful way of removing false nails as the drill can give a slight burning sensation on the actual nail. Not for the faint hearted!” she told Mamamia.
How to remove Shellac without acetone.
“Shellac is much thinner than acrylic and can be removed through a peel, drill or buff. Non-acetone products can be used for successful removal, too,” Schirripa said.
“All you need to do is soak a cotton ball in a non-acetone product and wrap it around the shellac polish. Cover with foil and let it soak through for 10 minutes. Then, file or drill off the shellac and you’re done.”
Side note – To help minimise damage, use a nail strengthening product in between every few manicures to keep your nails in good shape.
How to remove SNS nails without acetone.
Schirripa said SNS nails can also be removed with a similar non-acetone soaking process, but as SNS is thicker than shellac, it’ll take a bit longer.
“To remove SNS, soak the nails in an acetone-free remover for 30 minutes or until the gel starts to melt away. Once you feel the nail loosen, gently pull it off with tweezers. Then, you can file, shape and add a clear polish or nail strengthener,” Schirripa said.
A final word on acetone and nail health…
After all that, here are Dr Eisman’s final thoughts:
“Acetone is still the most effective and least traumatic way to remove nail varnish and does not at this stage appear to be toxic or have health risks. Whatever agent you chose, acetone or acetone-free, make sure to moisturise your hands and nails after polish removal.”
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Authored by: Amy Clark
Mamamia Senior Lifestyle Writer
Link to original story: //www.mamamia.com.au/what-is-acetone-nail-polish-remover/
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When performing a pedicure, you should grasp the foot between your thumb and fingers at the:a. bottom of the footb. heel areac. mid-tarsal area
d. ankle area
What are the basic steps to properly disinfect a foot spa after each pedicure service?a. Drain water and remove water and contaminants, add soap and water, rinse and dry.b. Drain and remove water and contaminants, clean surface, disinfect with approved disinfectant, rinse and dry.c. Drain and remove water, disinfect with approved disinfectant, rinse and dry.
d. Change water, add soap, disinfect with approved disinfectant, thoroughly rinse and dry.
b. Drain and remove water and contaminants, clean surface, disinfect with approved disinfectant, rinse and dry.
The weekly maintenance procedure for a pipe-less foot spa requires the disinfectant solution to remain in the foot spa:a. at least 10 minutesb. no more than 30 minutesc. overnight
d. over the weekend
Which massage technique is used most with a pedicure?a. effleurageb. petrissagec. tapotement
d. reflexology
Which of the following should never be placed in the foot bath with the client's feet?a. solutionb. antisepticc. magnesium salt
d. disinfectant
The chair the cosmetologist uses when performing a pedicure:a. is usually high off the groundb. should not be ergonomicc. must be inexpensive
d. must be comfortable
Electric foot mitts:a. provide a great deal of client relaxationb. create a cooling effect on the feetc. prevent mask ingredients from penetrating too deeply
d. are designed to be used without any other products
a. provide a great deal of client relaxation
Exfoliating scrubs:a. are designed to dry greasy feetb. help reduce callusesc. are usually oil-based
d. are smooth lotions
In order to be on time, you must be polishing ______ after beginning a one-hour pedicure.a. 10-15 minutesb. 30-35 minutesc. 45-50 minutes
d. 50-55 minutes
Reflexology practitioners believe that pressing certain reflex points on the feet:a. transmit positive energyb. decrease blood flowc. cause significant discomfort
d. reverse signs of aging
a. transmit positive energy
A paraffin bath:a. stimulates circulationb. reduces product absorptionc. increases inflammation
d. cools the skin
a. stimulates circulation
Repeated exposure to pedicure water can cause:a. hyperpigmentationb. over hydration of the skinc. cracking of the hands
d. a latex allergy
If a client books a standard pedicure and you discover that the feet are in unusually bad condition and will require more time than was scheduled, it is recommended that you:a. take as much time as necessary, even if it means that other clients must waitb. send the client home and tell her to book a longer appointment next timec. cancel the few appointments to make time for the client
d. tell the client you will do your best but that an additional appointment will necessary
d. tell the client you will do your best but that an additional appointment will necessary
Scaly feet commonly require ______ treatment in the salon.a. dailyb. weeklyc. monthly
d. yearly
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d. relaxation
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d. nail file
Which of these is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate?a. nail clipperb. nippersc. nail rasp
d. curette
A _______ is a small scoop-shaped implement use for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium and hyponychium areas.a. nail raspb. curettec. nail brush
d. tweezer
The best type of ______ have jaws that are straight and come to a point.a. nippersb. toenail clippersc. nail rasps
d. nail brushes
Which implement is used to trim tags of dead skin?a. nippersb. nail clippersc. finishing scissors
d. curette
How long are masks typically left on the client's skin?a. 5-10 minutesb. 10-15 minutesc. 15-20 minutes
d. 20-30 minutes
If a client drifts off during a pedicure, it is recommended that you:a. try to engage fer in pleasant conversationb. start telling her about the home care products that you offerc. leave her alone and let her enjoy the service
d. squeeze her foot gently to wake her up
c. leave her alone and let her enjoy the service
Clients should be warned not to shave their legs ______ a pedicure.a. 24 hours afterb. 48 hours afterc. 24 hours before
d. 48 hours before
Some improvements in the feet require more than one appointment in services referred to as a:a. setb. systemc. series
d. symposium
Who bears the responsibility for ensuring that proper disinfection of the pedicure bath occurs?a. the technicianb. the salonc. neither the salon nor the technician
d. both the salon and the technician
d. both the salon and the technician
It is preferable to use a blade to remove calluses.
T or F
Work on the foot on the client;s non-dominant side first, because it usually needs more soaking and attention.
T or F
In the 1980's, pedicures exploded onto the service menus and became the fastest growing service in the industry.
T or F
Clients with scaly feet should be sent to a podiatrist to define whether the scaly condition is caused by a fungus.
T or F
Pedicures can cause more damage to clients than manicures.
T or F
Vigorous or strong massage techniques should be avoided on clients with sensitive or redness prone skin.
T or F
Hot paraffin baths should be given to clients with:a. dry skinb. sensitivityc. heavy calluses
d. impaired foot circulation
d. impaired foot circulation
The massage technique used most often in a pedicure is:a. frictionb. rotationc. petrissage
d. effleurage
When filing a toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed:a. pointed with rounded cornersb. straight across with rounded cornersc. long with square corners
d. pointed and thin
b. straight across with rounded corners
Benefits of paraffin baths include all of the following EXCEPT:a. stimulation of circulationb. reduction of inflammationc. deep penetration of lotions
d. reduction of heat sensitivity
d. reduction of heat sensitivity
To avoid the risk of infection, nippers should never be used on clients who are:a. matureb. diabeticc. sensitive
d. allergic
A disposable supply provided to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish after a pedicure are:a. paper towelsb. disposable slippersc. paper or foam slippers
d. toe separators
c. paper or foam slippers
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d. retail display
When performing a pedicure, do not push back the:a. eponychiumb. rough edgesc. dead tissue
d. cuticle tissue
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d. curettes
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d. rasp
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d. scooper
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d. dull point
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d. massage oil
A chemical that should never be added to the foot-bath with the client's feet is a(n):a. antisepticb. sea saltc. disinfectant
d. foot soak
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d. safety
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d. curette
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d. curette
Small, scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium and hyponychium areasa. nail raspb. callus softenerc. toe separators
d. curette
Metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail platea. nail raspb. callus softenerc. toe separators
d. curette