The nail industry has long been a go-to for grooming and beauty gurus. It’s since gained a hold on women’s culture by launching manicure trends — like LED manis and pen manicures — and shaving handbags. But what about men? No matter your nail aesthetic preferences — ballerina, chisel man, nail painter, there’s a polish for you — nails will leave a mark. Luckily, super-fit pros share nail care tips and tricks to keep your digits in tip-top shape.
Keep It Clean With Wet Eye Makeup Brushes
Nail art isn’t the only way to keep a manicure looking fresh. A nail tech can help keep mamma chin hairs at bay with wet eye makeup brushes. “A salon can keep an eye on the inside of your eyes when you apply eye makeup,” says hair and nail designer Neelie from Natural Finish Boutique in New York City. Your tips are also in danger of bacteria-laden mussing if you’re on your hands and nails too long.
Your best bet? Opt for ones with silicone or silicone gel, which work to lock in shine and minimize mess. So wear these little beauties and layer in your moisturizer at night to make sure your morning black ink is resolutely encased in its logo and brand.
Venture Off the Beach
With ocean salt spray, sand and chlorine coming together like a thousand ugly bikini lines, your toes could sure use a turn of style. As long as they’re nude, dark red, or green, no worries. Nail art expert/robot wiz Suzy Shine from Wanted Articles likes to wear eco-friendly nail polish, which she says is ideal for unearthing nail art secrets during off-duty days.
Nail Art and Nail Polishes Do Go Together
Having your nails wet doesn’t mean you can’t get fancy. Decorator and spa enthusiast Latty from Starshine Nails loves using Mani-Pads, the perfect accessory for nail art jobs. The water resistant strips can be put directly onto the tips of your fingernails to add a sophisticated, crisp edge to your manicure. Drag and cut a pad of glue to come up with a look that’s right up your alley.
Maintain It With a Nail Chef
Manicures aren’t meant to be uncomplicated to the point of never-ending nap-inducing. This is when your manicurist has a skill that can help you get even closer to picture-perfect. Suzy Shine likes the tools created by green nail chef Chef Jesse, which can be used on days when you can’t make a manicure due to weather or getting out of work early. Using a set of Sebastian tools, which included a polishing bowl, tailbrush, half-inch brush, bare-skin holder, nail brush holder, and nail scissors, Chef Jesse can help keep polish, hairspray, and hydrating preservatives in better shape.
Separate Your Worksite Salad From the Carpet
Your shoes are less visible to wind. But the moisture of your feet can have a negative impact on your nails, specifically if you wear shoes that haven’t been previously cut. Use a combination of normal, gentle polish remover, then a peppermint-infused polish remover, to remove granules and grime left by heavy-duty soles. If your feet still look like they’re lacking polish, follow with a good pick-me-up — mint or basil on the tips of your toe or a marshmallow-flavored manicure band.
Extra Sharp-Shined Tips
Cherish what you’ve got, because these expert tips don’t come cheap. If you’re going to call for salon manicures, make them a priority. And yes, you can buy nail polish from a boutique. You just need to know where to look.
Water isn’t your friend if you’re using oil-based nail polish remover. Be sure to use a few drops of all-natural soaps — like almond or olive oil — instead.
LIP service isn’t your friend, though, if you’re using regular polish remover. Always use a waterproof remover to remove nail polish. They’re safe and effective.
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