6 Ways to Keep Your Nails & Cuticles Healthy from Home
I thought I would share some techniques that I use to keep my natural nails healthy and growing long and strong, all from the comfort of my home without ever needing to make appointments for nail treatments.
Nourishing Base Coat (worn alone or with color on top)
There are a couple products that are staples in my collection. I always, always, always have a coat of Nourishing Base Coat on, whether I top it with a color or keep it natural and ‘bare,’ as seen below. This ensures my nails stay hydrated and continue to grow strong.
In the past, I used to have such thin nails that they would crack lengthwise, which is so painful! I created this Nourishing formula to help enhance my natural nails and after about 2-3 weeks of use, you’ll notice much stronger and thicker nail growth. The Nourishing Base Coat also helps nail polish color stay on your nails, topped with our quick dry top coat for a complete long lasting manicure.
2. Use Cuticle Oil Daily
Another technique that is a part of my daily regime (especially during the dry winter months!) is using cuticle oil. I now have three formulas, including a new nut-free unscented hypoallergenic cuticle oil formula. Available in two sizes, and a new easy to use pen brush applicator.
Now in three varieties!
Almond, Lavender, and Nut-free/Unscented formulas.
Tired of dry cuticles? Simply brush or drop and rub cuticle oil around the cuticles after you remove your nail polish or after your manicure has cured, to prevent dryness and cracking.
Recommended routine:
Shape nails with glass nail file to desired length and shape. Wash hands and dry completely.
1. Apply a coat of Nourishing Base Coat
2. Apply two thin coats of color, making sure all coats dry in between layers
3. Apply a coat of 30 Second Top Coat to finish off the look
Once manicure is dried completely, you can apply the cuticle oil around the skin and nails to keep cuticles healthy and moisturized.
For removal, dab a cotton ball with a small amount of remover and dab onto each nail and let soak for about a minute before scrubbing at the nail polish.
3. Nourishing and Natural Nail Polish Remover
Believe it or not, there is a right and wrong way to remove your nail polish now! The right way is to make sure you aren’t stripping your natural nails of it’s hydration and causing dryness and cracking after you’re finished with your manicure! In fact, using our natural, vegan, nasty-odor-free polish remover formula leaves your nails happier than before with all the vitamins and oils that are so good for them! So easy, and almost effortless removal, all while never having to suffer through another acetone-induced headache again!
4. Use a Glass Nail File
Did you know, using a glass file on your nails has benefits? The benefit of using a glass nail file vs. a traditional emory board is that the glass file seals the layers of keratin together at the edge of the nail, preventing peeling and chipping. Glass nail files have a longer life than disposable files, since they can be sanitized and reused, making them more eco-friendly.
5. Cuticle Balm is Your New Travel Buddy!
Worried about your cuticle and nail health while traveling or on-the-go? Our cuticle balms are packaged in tubes and are solid, so that makes these easy to carry in pockets, in your purse, or in carry on luggage. The non-greasy feel makes moisturizing your cuticles and hands easy while away. And what’s even better? We have paired up with local artisan Rachel Joy to create these adorable carry case keychains for our cuticle balms!
6. Bonus Tip! Watch Your Household Habits!
Ever notice your hands and cuticles are drier after cleaning the house, or your nails breaking after doing the chores? That might be because the harsh chemicals you are exposing yourself to is damaging the skin that comes into contact the most with your cleaning supplies. The fix? Switch to natural! We carry some great natural alternatives for your household cleaning that will help you maintain your natural nails, as well as the journey to a healthier home and lifestyle. Most of them are even handmade right in Michigan by women owned small businesses!
