When it comes to nail polish removers, there are some things to know about how they affect the health of your nails. While manicures are soothing and look pretty, if your nails become damaged by nail polish removers, it sort of defeats the purpose.

The two biggest distinctions among nail polish removers are those that contain acetone and those that don't. Plain and simple, removers with acetone take nail polish off more effortlessly and quickly (via Sally).

However, in exchange for efficiency, you may encounter some side effects. Removers with acetone have a very strong smell. In addition, acetone can be very drying to nails, as per Self. Celebrity manicurist Patricia Yankee says it is important to fully remove all remnants of acetone when you are done. "After you finish soaking in acetone, you want to make sure that you wash it off thoroughly." Yankee also says using cuticle oil after acetone will help to prevent the nails from drying out.