Maintain healthy nails while removing gel and acrylic at home

Proper gel polish and artificial nail removal will help to prevent peeling and thinning nails. The best method is to use acetone, followed by moisturizing the cuticles and surrounding skin. Another helpful tip is to apply a nail strengthening polish (like OPI Nail Envy) once daily for a week, remove, and then start the process over again until your natural nails improve. It is also very helpful to apply cuticle oil daily (several times a day is ideal) to prevent dryness and peeling, and to encourage flexible nails. Read here for more helpful tips on proper at-home gel polish and artificial nail removal.