Step 1 of 4 · At-Home Manicure Without the Mess
Remove old polish, file one way
Remove old polish, file one way — step 1 of 4 in At-Home Manicure Without the Mess. Acetone off old color. File side-to-center one direction to shape — square-round is forgiving.

Free beauty & grooming tip: Remove old polish, file one way (step 1 of 4 from "At-Home Manicure Without the Mess").
Acetone off old color. File side-to-center one direction to shape — square-round is forgiving.
Don't cut nails with clippers if they're brittle — file reduces splits.
You'll need
- Old polish off
- Shape even on both hands
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