How to Remove your Nails - Hot Rice Method

🧼 Step 1 – File down the surface

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  • Gently file over the manicure to remove the top layer

  • Avoid contact with the natural nail – this is only to break the seal

  • The goal is to make the manicure more porous so that the remover can get a grip.

🎯 Be light on your hands – this is not a strength exercise, it's finesse.


🍚 Step 2 – Prepare the Hot Rice method

  • Fill a bowl with rice (yes, regular rice – any type works)

  • Add a little water

  • Heat the bowl in the microwave for about 1 minute (or until really hot )

No rice at home? No stress – you can use just water, but we recommend rice for even heat distribution.


🔁 Step 3 – Create your nail bath

  • Fill a ziplock bag with some GLAMRDiP Remove and insert a folded paper towel.

  • The amount of remover should be enough to cover your nails when your hand is placed in it.

  • Close the bag almost completely and place it in the hot bowl.

♨️ Now you have a lovely, warm mini-spa for your nails – at home.

⏱ Step 4 – Let the magic happen

  • Set a timer for 15 minutes

  • Carefully place your hand in the bag, facing the paper towel, and keep it submerged.

  • Don't raise your hand along the way – consistency is key!


🧽 Step 5 – Remove the manicure

  • After 15 minutes, use a light rubbing motion against the paper towel

  • You don't need force – the manicure should come off easily

❗️ If it still sticks: check that the rice is still hot. If not, reheat and leave your fingers in for an additional 5 minutes.


🧼 Step 6 – Clean and Care

  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water.

  • Take out your Heal / Care and apply to the cuticles

  • Massage it in gently.

After removal, your nails are temporarily softer – think of them as freshly polished wood. They are beautiful, but a little more vulnerable right now.



🧘♀️ FOR TIPS:

Wait at least 1 hour before doing a new manicure, so your nails can stabilise!

💖 Voilà!

The manicure is gone, your nails have had a spa treatment – and you did it with rice. Who would have thought? Now you're ready for a new colour, a new mood – or just a little break. The choice is yours 💅

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