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.

To that end, the easiest way to remove acrylic nails fast is to cover them with a cotton ball soaked in pure acetone, wrap your fingers in tin foil or nail clips, and let them sit for 30 minutes.

You can check one nail to see if the acrylic is soft and starting to lift. If not, rewrap and wait a bit longer. Remove the foils and cotton from each nail. After the soaking time, the acrylic ...