What step is performed right after soaking the nails in artificial product remover during an acrylic nail removal service?

• A. Filing the nails
• B. Pushing off the artificial nail product
• C. Applying new product
• D. Soaking again

Answer: (B)

After soaking, the acrylic becomes soft and ready to be removed. The immediate next step is to gently push off the softened product from the natural nail using a wooden cuticle pusher or orange stick. This action lifts and removes the bulk of the acrylic without gouging the natural nail. If any residue remains, you can re-soak briefly and then push off again or use gentle filing to remove it, but the key move right after soaking is pushing off the softened acrylic.