I had been quite diligent about self care since my teenage year. I am quite certain I have mentioned this before here, but I will repeat myself - Back in college I spent at least 40 minutes post shower, applying body lotion, foot creme, hand creme, nail cream, moisturizer and sun screen. While my make up regimen was non-existent back then but everything else was on point. However, as I have grown older, I have gotten lazier. Its only when I start to see some cracks (metaphorically) that I get back to my sense and start taking care.
Since about a year or so, my nails have been quite brittle and cracking easily, in spite of a good regimen and monthly manicures. That's when I decided to add more steps to my nail care.
STEP 1 - Try and keep your nails (and hands) clean. Take a small brush (or toothbrush) apply some soap to it and scrub your nails daily. This will not only clean but also exfoliate any dead skin.
STEP 2 - Trim them regularly. While till my late 20s I did keep my length medium-to-long, however in the last five years I have mostly kept them short and square. They, look neater, are easier to manage and do not break.
STEP 4 - Use top coat after applying nail paint. Do not skip on this step, as it helps seal in your color. And another reason why Sally Hansen Complete Care 7-in-1 Nail Treatment is so great, is because it is all-in-one Base Coat, Top Coat, Growth Treatment, Strengthener, Ridge-Filler, Brightener, and Ultra-Moisturizing Nail Treatment.
STEP 6 - Moisturize! It is not enough to moisturize your hands. You must keep your cuticles hydrated as well. Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil has been a a great tool in softening my cuticles and restoring my brittle nails. Massage in to help increase circulation to the nail bed and stimulate new nail growth.
PLEASE NOTE: I do not use acrylic nails or apply gel treatments because no matter what anyone tells you, they are hard on your nails.
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Great post. I used to have long nails back in school, but as I got older I really hated that. So now I wear them short. When I go on long holidays, though, I do get gels because regular polish chips on my nails in an instant.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Nails! I need to pick up some of these and work on my nails! They are terrible RN.
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to try these! I have such brittle nails (and I don't even use acrylic or gel treatments). Thanks for the tips! -client
ReplyDeleteI do my own manicure at times. I have used the Sally Hansen Nail & Cuticle Oil and LOVE it! Great tip to use a toothbrush to exfoliate your dead skin on your nails. I normally cut it with the cuticle nail clipper. But I'm going to try this step first next time.
ReplyDeleteI need this!! My nails take a beating from constantly washing my hands at work (Dental Hygienist) and I could use some nail strengthening :).
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fabulous regimen and I absolutely love Sally Hansen, so I'm thinking I need to pick this up ;) xx Adaleta Avdic
ReplyDeleteI have a bit of a regimen in place already but I am going to add in some of the things that you suggested here.
ReplyDeleteCharlene The Frugal Fashionista
i love nail care regime, this post was really helpful . I've read many posts of yours. Loved them, great work!
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