Soak the cotton with acetone and apply the saturated cotton ball directly on the nail. Next, wrap the nail in foil to seal it in, and hold it in place for at least 30 minutes. “The foil contains the acetone, focusing it on the acrylic, and prevents it from evaporating while you wait,” says Choi.

How can I remove acrylic nails at home?

But if you're at home? The easiest way to take off acrylic nails fast is to cover them with a cotton ball soaked in pure acetone, wrap your fingers in tin foil, and let them sit for 30 minutes. The acetone will help break down the acrylics, so you can buff or scrape off the rest with an orange stick or cuticle pusher.

How much does it cost to get acrylics off?

Acrylic nail removal usually costs $10-$15, but it is worth it. The nail technician will clip the acrylic tips off then file the surface down with an electric file before soaking the nails in acetone for about 20 minutes to loosen up and scrape off any remaining acrylic.