Acrylic nails follow a similar removal process, but instead of wrapping the nails in acetone-soaked cotton balls and foil, they are usually soaked in a bowl of pure acetone for 20 to 30 minutes.

But I've also always been aware of the grim stories that can come with getting acrylic nails, so have long shied away from the salon and getting an I-have-my-life-together mani. Until one day I ju ...