Once you’ve got a great haircut and a wonderful skincare regime, add perfect nails to the list to achieve that elusive neat and stylish appearance. Perfect nails can be an admirable asset in social as well as business situations. But what happens when you have very little time to look after your nails? Try these quick and simple tips for better nails in no time.
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Never Cut Your Cuticles
You don’t need to mess around with your cuticles, whether you are getting your nails done in a salon or looking after them at home. Leave the cuticles alone and don’t cut them as this can risk infection.
Avoid Harsh Chemicals
There are many products on the market that claim to make nails harder and less prone to breakage, but these can actually end up damaging your nails rather than protecting them. You don’t need to use nail hardeners as these are often not clinically proven to actually care for your nails and are probably just going to be a waste of money. You should also avoid using nail polish removers that contain acetone. This strips natural oils from the nail and this results in brittleness and breakage.
Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
Keep your nail bed and cuticles well moisturized in order to make the nails look better and prevent breakage which could lead to infection. If your nails crack and split then they probably need moisturizing in order to help them grow strong and split-free.
Get Some Extra Help
If you do not have any time at all to paint nails or have a manicure, get some help with press on nails. For the Perfect Gel Manicure all you need are press on nails. They help to protect your natural nails and also look stylish and smart. Press on nails are also perfect if you bite your nails, and can be worn during the day or to special events.
Biotin Supplements Are Good
Biotin is a form of vitamin B and it can help to increase the thickness of the nail and prevent nail breakage. Some studies show that biotin is helpful for healthier nails, and you can also try
Skip Professional Manicures
If you want your nails to look good long-term, and not just for a few hours, then stop going to the nail salon so often. The nail salon uses harsh chemicals and you are more likely to suffer from brittle nails and nail breakage, plus you also run the risk of infection from imperfectly cleaned instruments.
Janet says
Justine you are so spot on with all of these tips. I always tell customers not to cut their cuticles but moisturize them instead. Jamberry just released Water Based hydrating remover wipes that I am excited to try, they should arrive in the mail any day. I really hope they work so I can say goodbye to acetone and non-acetone removers.