Glitter can be hard to remove because the grains of glitter stick to fingernails more firmly than regular . You must use special care when removing this type of polish or you can scrape and damage the natural nail when trying to remove stubborn glitter and color.The use of an Acetone Nail Polish Remover is helpful when trying to remove glitter and other stubborn .

What is Acetone Remover you ask?

Acetone is used as a solvent to dissolve other substances, such as paints, varnishes, lacquers, oils, waxes, resins, plastics, and glues! This type of remover usually takes off easier than a remover that does not contain Acetone (NonAcetone). Acetone remover is also useful for taking off artificial and removing strong colors from the natural nail. Acetone is stronger and takes polish off more easily, but it dries out the . Take in consideration direct skin contact can result in irritation and damage to your skin, so be careful when using this or any chemical.

PROS of Acetone:

• Great for removing the flowing from the natural and artificial nail:
• Glitter
• Resin or Glue
• Red or darker colored polish
• Nail Art
• Rhinestones or Jewels
• All oils of the nail to prep for polish application

CONS of Acetone:

• Drys out the natural nail
• Strips oils out of natural nail
• Dehydrates skin if come in contact

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Supplies Needed:

• Acetone Remover
• Cotton Rounds
• Cuticle Oil

Step 1: Soak the cotton round with Acetone Remover.
Step 2: Fold the cotton round in half and hold the cotton round to nail for 5-10 seconds, then by adding minimal pressure swipe away
Step 3: Continue process until glitter/color is off. You may need to repeat a few times if the glitter is apparent. Try to avoid scrubbing
Step 4: Apply cuticle oil to cuticles,surrounding skin, and natural nail to nourish oils that have been removed.

*Generic versions of the products needed can be bought at a local drug store or even dollar store, but here are a few of my favorite products that I have used and like.
Available at SEPHORA.COM

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1. Sephoraby Acetone Remover

2. CND (Creative Nail Design) Soal Oil Cutile Oil

3. Rapid Dry Spray

4. Nail Art Dotting Tools (ebay)

5. Nail Art Rheinstone Jewels

6. CND Stickey Base Coat

7. CND Super Shiney Top Coat

8.  Burlesque Winter 2010 Glitter Collection