Do you want to remove your old nail polish? A lot of people don’t like doing it but if you must, you’d agree with me that it shouldn’t feel like a chore. With a good nail polish remover, you’ll be able to quickly clean up your nails and switch up your look.

Thinking of buying a nail polish remover? Then knowing the price of one will help you make an informed decision. Continue reading to learn about the price and other important things you should know about an electric nail polish remover. 

What is an electric nail polish remover?

An electric nail polish remover is a type of nail polish remover that makes use of electricity to remove nail polish. Both acetone and ethyl acetate nail polish removers can be used on an electric nail polish remover to remove nail polish with ease (i.e., without the need for cotton wool or ball).

Acetone and ethyl acetate are the most common components in nail polish removers. Both of them assist in the easy removal of nail polish.

Nail polish removers that contain acetone are called acetone removers while those with ethyl acetate are called non-acetone removers.

Acetone is a clear, highly flammable, harsh-smelling liquid. It’s a solvent that’s capable of disintegrating plastic. This explains why they work so well in breaking apart and removing nail polish.

Ethyl acetate, the key ingredient in non-acetone removers is a colorful and flammable solvent made from ethanol and acetic acid. Asides from being used as a solvent, it’s used in the production of perfumes because of its fragrance.

How do nail polish removers work?

Nail polish removers are applied on polished nails to remove the nail polish. Nail polish removers work because they are organic liquid solvents while nail polish is a hardened polymer; so, when a nail polish remover is applied to nail polish, the molecules of the solvent will break through the polish, resulting in the polish disintegration.

Never use acetone nail polish removers on your fake nails because the nail polish remover can weaken your extensions and make them separate from your natural nail. This is one of the reasons why non-acetone (or, ethyl acetate) nail polish removers were created to be used on nail extensions. 

But if you want to remove sparkly, glitter nail polish, then it’s best to stick with an acetone nail polish remover. Acetone nail polish is preferred because the chemicals in the glitter will make it difficult for non-acetone nail polish removers to break it down.

Types of nail polish removers

Liquid/bottled nail polish remover 

Bottled nail polish removers are the most common type of nail polish removers. There are two major types: acetone nail polish removers and non-acetone nail polish removers. 

Remover pads

Remover pads are moist pads that are either soaked in acetone or non-acetone formulas. They are capable of removing up to two coats of nail polish. Hence, remover pads can quickly remove problematic layers of chapped nails in no time.

Corrector pen nail polish remover 

Are you a nail art lover? Or someone who frequently applies nail polish. Then you’d love a corrector pen nail polish remover. These nail polish removers can be used to remove excess nail polish on your cuticles and they are extremely easy to use.

Instant nail remover pot

These types of nail polish removers are suitable for traveling and quick use. With an instant nail remover pot, you can remove your nail polish by dipping your hands inside the pot.

What’s the price of an electric nail polish remover?

Electric nail polish removers can be as low as $40 and as high as $50 or more depending on the type of electric nail polish remover you are buying and the brand.