Soak off requires the nails to be soaked off this is done using clagel soak off formula which is kind to the nails nails are buffed and then a square of wonderwipe is soaked in the soloution each finger is wrapped in foil and left for 15 minutes to dissolve the gel can then be wiped off the nails are then filed cuticles tidied and a coat of oil is applied directly onto the nail plate to nourish the nail