The emotional stages of removing gel nail polish

I want to start doing my own gel mani's, anyone have tips on brands etc?

Haha the second gif, this made me laugh

haha nope. I removed them because they got annoying.. try putting on contact lenses with those nails @_@ needless to say... no more gel nails either

Now I know why I don't use a gel nail polish.

I've never had a gel mani but I'd like to, but without going through these stages.

great article

I have never bothered to delve into gel nail polish.

I`ve tried gel nails, when was in Ibiza last year ( http://nail-it-europe.com ). They were amazing! You know, I went through all the abovementioned stages of gel polish removing.

I did the home soak method and as a first time gel user (and subsequent first time DIY-er home remover), I did a great job. However, it was an onerous process. Do I want to do gels again? Not really unless there was an easier way to do it. The scraper looks horrible. I think the way I did it was much nicer to my natural nail!

I really want that gel polish remover tool .

Ha ha.... So true!!!

this is so good! laughed from beginning to end and yes - so true!

I have heard of people trying to pick it off as they wont to visit the salon

Thanks so much for this as i do have trouble with getting my Gel nails off. And each time i say no more. So this is a great kit to get ready.

That is one of the reasons why I have not tried gel nails before. I peel off normal nail polish therefore I don't want to know what my nails will be like after I peel of the gel type

Very accurate! Although I've never really done much damage to my nails when I'm naughty and pick at the polish. Btw love the Doctor Who gif.

I have never had a gel nail done at the salon, so I don't really know about this..

I have had gel polish and I just soak my nails in acetone to get rid of the gel. I do hate how quick my nails grow.

I have never had gel nails because I was concerned they would make my fragile nails even more fragile. I just bought a glass nail file from Sea Siren and I think it's already starting to make a difference.

I start picking the polish off my nails and it is not a pretty sight.

Funny! I've never had gel nails, so I can't truly relate.

I have never had a professional gel polish so I have not experienced these stages, lol.

Hahah so true! A few years ago I used my tax refund to buy a gel set and lamp. I def go through stages with using it but lately have been doing my own manicure once a week. I'm super fussy and as soon as one nail has the slightest lift or chip or anything I remove it and start again! So I only ever get a week out of it, even when I've had professional ones I tend to only get 1 really good week. The at home one is def easier to remove tho and I am a picker!

Just forgot to add they last 3 weeks looking fabulous.

I have had gel nails for 6 months now. I have found a brilliant nail technician and my nails have never been stronger or healthier. There is no damage at all. Those with problems are going to the wrong person. I am keeping mine.. love them!