Start with a polish holiday: Allow nails to remain completely bare for at least 3-4 weeks, which permits maximum oxygen exposure and gives treatments direct access to the nail plate.

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Foil: By this point, you should have your acetone-soaked cotton pieces and strips of foil ready to go. Place each piece of cotton directly on the nail and wrap your fingertip tightly with the foil.

How long does it take to remove gel nail polish? "Gel removal typically takes about 15 minutes and costs between £5 and £15 in the salon," Sadie says.

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That said, if you do want to re-create the look with a gel manicure, Diogo recommends asking your nail tech for Bio Sculpture’s gel polish in No.168 Anthea, a translucent pale pink.