2. Soaking comes next. And we’re not talking about soaking in any old nail polish remover; you’re going to want pure acetone.

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It’s best to complete the next few steps one hand at a time. Soak five cotton balls in nail-polish remover. Any remover with an acetone content of 60 per cent or more will work, but it’s best to find ...

Nail polish remover that contains acetone should be avoided since it can damage nails. Look for nontoxic nail polishes and soaks as well as an acetone-free polish remover. The Food and Drug ...