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.

1. 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.

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!