Caring For Your Nails

Getting frequent manicures can take quite a toll on the wallet, so it is usually cheaper to do it in the comfort of your home. In the process, nails often undergo wear and tear that can lead to visible damage if not taken care of well. So, here’s a nail care routine that you can take up whenever you paint on your favourite design for the week.

Step One: Remove any remaining nail polish

This step is important! Use removers that are not 100% acetone and preferably contain vitamin E and wheat protein for healthier nails. If you have dry skin, choose removers that are catered for sensitive and weak nails. Glycerine found in some removers are gentle to your fingers and help remove polish without drying out your nail bed.

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Step Two: File and shape your nails

This is to remove ragged edges to give your nails a more feminine, rounded look. Remember to file in one direction to reduce any splitting or cracking of your nails. Also, try investing in a glass file instead as they tend to be more durable and hygienic, provided that you sterilize them now and then.

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Step Three: Cuticle grooming

This step ensures that you have a bigger surface area to paint your nails, while giving it a neat look. Gently push back cuticles with an orange stick. Instead of doing a traditional soak pre-manicure, keeping your nails dry (that means no soaking of your nails) helps immensely in preventing nail polish from chipping and peeling after a lovely manicure. This is because during soaking, the water bloats the nails, causing it to expand. When they shrink back after a few hours, pressure is put on the nail polish’s bonds and adhesion, resulting in chipping and peeling. Consider using a dab of cuticle remover instead. This still softens the skin and makes cuticle removal easier, while helping to make your nail polish last longer.

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After these three simple steps, you are good to paint your nails! First, begin with a base coat. This helps create a blank canvas for the polish while preventing dark colors from staining the nail bed. Following this step, paint a polish of your choice! One good habit you should have is to always moisturize your hands frequently. Nail polish can really strip the moisture from your nails and the skin around it, so do remember to apply hand cream regularly to keep those digits moisturized. 

Last but not least, do let your nails take a break if you often wear nail polish, especially gel nail polishes, click here to find out why you shouldn't be wearing gel nail polishes too often. It is important to let your nails rest and keep them hydrated. During these break periods, try wearing a nourishing coat that strengthens your nails. After all, when it comes to healthy hands and nails, it is all about the long run!

A great alternative to polishes would be our INNI Nail wraps that are not only fuss-free but also toxic-free, allowing you to dress your nails up everyday without worrying about the harmful drying effects of nail polishes. Order your own set of INNI Nails today for just 9.90USD a set. It comes in a set of 26 nail stickers with 13 different sizes for both hands.