How To Safely Remove Nail Glue From Your Skin

There are also specific products intended to help get nail glue off of skin, such as the Kiss Glue OFF Instant False Nail Remover. The chiseled tip helps nudge press-on nails off of your natural nail, and the formula itself dissolves nail glue and nourishes nails with a combination of castor oil and pro vitamin B.

Also, be sure to moisturize your skin and cuticles after removing nail glue because acetone can be drying. We recommend trying the CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Cream because it’s formulated with ultra-moisturizing ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. Follow up with the Essie On a Roll Apricot Cuticle Oil to rehydrate and revitalize your cuticles. For a quick, polish-free mani, paint on two coats of the Essie Hard to Resist Nail Strengthener Treatment to nourish and strengthen your nails.

Whatever you do, never try to pry nail glue off of your skin, as it can cause the skin to tear. It’s also best to avoid using an excessive amount of adhesive, too. “If it squishes onto your cuticles and between your fingers it can be difficult to remove,” says Kandalec. “Nail glue itself isn't toxic, but improper usage or using too much is what can cause minor skin irritation.”

The Best Nail Glues for Press-on Nails

Below, find 10 strong-hold, long-lasting nail glues that will repair tears and broken nails and keep your press-on nails in place.

Kiss PowerFlex Glue

This flexible, fast-drying glue is hailed as the “best nail glue by far” on Amazon — reviewers say it even helps their press-on nails stay on securely while they’re washing dishes. With an easy-to-squeeze bottle and a three-second drying time, this is one of the most user-friendly nail glues we’ve tried.