Here’s Exactly How to Remove That Gel Mani at Home

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise.HOKAY, don’t hate me, but the answer to your very frantic, “How do I remove my gel nail polish at home?!” question is…you don’t. At least, not super safely (even with the best gel polish removers). I know you already know this, but it’s worth repeating: Salon-quality gel manicures are best removed at a salon, by a professional who does this on the daily and won’t destroy your nail beds. I’M SORRY, BUT IT’S THE TRUTH.That being said, it’s not always possible to get to the salon—especially when, you know, the salon is freakin’ closed. So lemme be real for a sec: I’ve most definitely removed my own gel polish at home before, and although my nails were dry as hell for about a week, I did survive—and also learned a few tips and product recommendations in the process. So if you’re at the point of peeling or picking off your gels, please refrain and instead check out the best gel polish removers, b...