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ready to remove your gel mani?
expert @stephstonenails is here with a quick and easy at-home gel removal tutorial
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step 1: protect your skin with essie apricot cuticle oil
step 2: gently file the top layer of your gel mani
step 3: soak a cotton ball with acetone and place it on the nail
step 4: tightly wrap the nail with aluminum foil and sit for 15 minutes
step 5: remove the foil, peel off the gel and gently buff the surface of your nails
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