"If you're going to do it at home, soak your nails in 100 percent acetone," such as Mylee 100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover (£5) she said. "You will need to have patience and let it soak for 45 minutes to an hour (at least). Once it's gummy, you can try to push it off of your nail, but never pry. If the acrylic doesn't move, it's not ready and you need to soak longer."