Natural Nail "Dos" & "Don’ts"
DO moisturize your cuticles daily to prevent hangnails, cracking and peeling. Just before bed is a perfect time. Massaging the cuticle area also stimulates blood circulation, which helps nail growth. When applying hand cream or sunscreen during the day, take an extra few seconds to rub a little on the cuticle area of each finger.
try: Haken Cuticle Oil is an essential fragrance cuticle oil that softens, conditions and moisturizes dry cuticles and nails. Available in six fragrances, including Vanilla Almond.
DON’T cut your cuticles. Unless you’re a trained nail tech, you can cause more harm than good because cuticles form barrier that protects the nail. Instead, apply a cuticle remover to soften and dissolve dry, overgrown cuticles. Then use a soft-tipped cuticle pusher to gently push back the cuticles.
try: SuperNail Alpha Hydroxy Cuticle Remover contains natural fruit acids that dissolve dead skin cells. The YCC Clear Plastic Cuticle Pusher is made of hard clear plastic with a soft red tip and can be used at both ends.
DO shape your nails with a fine-grit cushion file. Coarse-grit files are designed for use on artificial nails, and are too harsh for natural nails. Avoid metal files; cushion files are gentler on the skin around your nails.
try: Tropical Shine Cushion File in fine-grit pink.
DON’T saw your nails back and forth with a nail file; it can weaken the nail’s free edge. Instead, file nails from the corners towards the center in one direction.
try: Suitable for all nails, the Swissco Emery Glass Nail File is a long-lasting, ecological, washable file with rounded and polished edges, smooth-as-glass filing action.
DO try buffing natural nails for a healthy shine that won’t chip off! Use a four-way buffer to shape nails, remove ridges, smooth the nail surface and give nails a super shine without polish.
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