Acrylics should be filed down and soaked off in acetone by a professional, never pried off. Nairobi menus we checked list removal at KSh 500.
How professional removal works
- The length is clipped back.
- The top layer is filed down carefully.
- Fingertips soak in acetone until the acrylic softens.
- The softened product is gently pushed off, then the nail is buffed and moisturised.
The AAD suggests soaking only the fingertips in acetone, or using acetone soaked cotton wrapped in foil, to protect the skin around the nail.
Do not pick or pry
Cleveland Clinic advises having a professional remove acrylics rather than doing it yourself. Peeling a set off can take layers of the natural nail with it.
After removal
- Keep nails short while they grow out.
- Moisturise nails and cuticles several times a day.
- Give your nails a break before your next set.
Published removal prices in Nairobi
| Business and source | Published acrylic prices |
|---|---|
| Viv's in-Houz Spa (mobile, Nairobi) | Acrylic manicure basic KSh 3,000; deluxe KSh 3,500; dip powder acrylic KSh 4,000; acrylic overlay KSh 2,500; refill KSh 2,500; removal KSh 500 (add-on) |
| Fleek Nails Kenya (mobile) | Acrylic removal KSh 500 |
Some menus only offer removal together with another service. Next: aftercare or acrylic vs gel if you are thinking of switching.
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Checked 21 October 2026. This page is general information, not medical advice. If a nail is painful, swollen or changes colour, see a doctor.