Will I damage my nails if I peel off my nail polish instead of using nail polish remover? | Sally Beauty

Will I damage my nails if I peel off my nail polish instead of using nail polish remover?

Any time you pick or peel anything from the surface of the nail, you may not see an immediate difference, but it will make the natural nail thinner. Peeling the gel polish off the nail can rip layers off the nail plate and cause the nail to be thinner, brittle, and 'bendy.' If you are looking for easy ways to remove polish, try the soak off method using acetone. Instructions for soak off removal can be found here.