Getting healthy is so important these days, but sometimes it feels like you need to take all of the control back. It can be hard to stay motivated to stick to your healthy eating and exercise routine when your nails have gone through a dry patch. We’ve rounded up the following ways to help you get healthy nails that’ll last all day, every day. So keep reading for some tips and best hacks.
Update your favorites. On your weekly manicure, swap out those dull, dried-out polish colors and follow these tips to upgrade your favorites. Try these Nails Inc. products: Invisalign Clearing Coat ($17, at NYX Cosmetics) can get rid of redness or dullness in unwanted shades of the color red; For those with Champagne, Light Blue, Pink, and blue polish, use a refinishing scrub and fresh cuticle conditioner ($12, at Nails Inc.) to give them a fresh shine; For that perfectly formed and perfectly polished manicure, try Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Sheer Glow Matte Long-Lasting Gel Liner ($23, at Sephora).
Brow play with your Manicure GrabLife Glued-On Brow Mascara ($5, at Bare Escentuals) or Wet n Wild Clear Satin Liner ($5.49, at Ulta) to add a pop of color to your brows. Just because you’ve temporarily let go of your bottle of yellow polish, it doesn’t mean you have to stop applying makeup. They can still add an extra pop to your look. Think of these products as camouflage for your tired, dry, and dull nails.
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Clean and oil off! No matter how many uses you’ve gotten out of polish remover, never leave your nails in it. Rub them dry with a sharp dryer or sponge so they can breathe again. Then just rinse them with a rinsecloth or hot water. Try these two most effective nail-draining products: Olay Complete Care Polish Remover ($4.59) and Radiance Repair & Lift ($23, at Dermalogica) to resurface your nails. These products not only get rid of tangles and build-up, but they also offer a super-moisturizing rinse and make your nails more resilient. So rinse them, soak them, and then whip them into a manicure shape, polished or not.
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Start a different routine. Most women forget to stop by the nail salon to prepare their cuticles. But the beauty world is filled with nail care products that work just as well, if not better, than your usual cuticle care routine. There are so many manicure-specific products that are all-natural, all-hairless, all-miracle products that can make your manicure immediately better — and you won’t have to suffer through any dry patches or tapering looks. Take that dry patch at the end of your nail to test these brands out before you schedule a visit to your salon: Doilies & Tones Power Cuticle Cream ($7, at Doilies) is hypoallergenic, affordable, and hydrating; Nonsoonfoliator polish remover ($22, at Dermalogica) makes your cuticles hydrated and stronger; And for the normal cuticle dehydration, put a cap on the the area around your cuticle so your manicure will work better; Naturalizing Melon Black Cuticle Cream ($12, at Skyn Iceland) for an even smoother cuticle with a bright, orangey-yellow color; Pick up your favorite polish brands like Essie and see which of their varieties or products can save your cuticles.
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Apply the right polish remover. Before any manicure goes on, use the right polish remover to get rid of dry patches and diminish them. A quick tip: don’t use harsh polish remover like OxiClean. It won’t immediately rinse away the color and will only leave you with dry, clumpy, or bruised nails. Instead, use OPI Natural Hand Lotion ($7, at Nordstrom) to clean your cuticles. Nail polish remover with OxiClean does look just like old-school nail polish remover, but don’t be fooled. First, wash your hands thoroughly and gently with warm water and soap. Then, dip your nail polish remover into the beaded mix and let it soak in. Allow it to dry on your nail for at least 30 minutes, and then blot the varnish remover with a damp paper towel to get rid of any excess shine. Use a wet cotton ball to apply the polish remover, rub
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