And we couldn’t agree more.

“Start off by buffing the nail,” advised Meakin.

“You’re not buffing to remove the gel, but to create a rough surface.”

Gel Nails

Basically, by doing this you’re trying to remove the top layer.

After about 15 minutes, you’ve got the option to remove the foil and pads.

You should find that the gel has softened and can be removed with the assistance of a cuticle pusher.

Gel nail removal

“If the gel is still quite solid then you’ll need to re-soak,” warned Meakin.

Don’t force it off or you may cause damage to your nails.