At POPSUGAR Health, our staff members love to maintain a glamorous home, whether it’s maintaining home offices or doing up a vacation. But that’s not to say that they are perfect manicures, pedicures, or whatever you’d call it. Sure, we all know that getting and maintaining a nice mani is a necessity, but you know that keeping the cuticles healthy is more important than showing off your perfect nails. Though it may not seem as flashy as the superstar nail technician who runs up on you with all of her shiny tools, keeping your nails healthy can help you look great in your home and throughout your day. You might not have to spend a lot of money on salon-quality manicures, but the care of your cuticles will pay off in your home for years to come. Follow these 7 tips and you’ll be well on your way to looking and feeling amazing.
1. Supplement with Caviar Oil
Gulf & West, aka Rachel, is a salon manicurist who has worked at Natural Salon Co. for 14 years. She tells POPSUGAR Healthy Living that cutting down on the amount of synthetic products your nail salon uses on your cuticles will help them become healthier. “Natural Caviar oils are great for your cuticles, since they make them glow,” she tells us. “You can also add super healthy omega-3 fatty acids, like jojoba and walnut oils, to your cuticles during your manicure.” Plus, you should use some antibacterial creams for your cuticles too.
2. Make sure to exfoliate properly
“Your cuticles should be really nice and smooth and glossy. If you do not exfoliate properly, then your cuticles will not be healthy,” Rachel tells us. “One of the best ways to exfoliate your cuticles is with a blend of balsamic vinegar and bergamot essential oil.” Rachel has used the formula before, but also says to try adding a little extra vinegar onto the mix.
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3. Care for your cuticles around the clock
Whenever you’re working at the salon, make sure you’re keeping your cuticles healthy for future clients. “If your cuticles are worn down by overworking, then you are also damaging your cuticles,” she told us. “It’s best to give them a gentle exfoliation every month, then snip them in a few places every two weeks.” Make sure to pull them out every other day to ensure you get rid of unwanted dead skin that clogs up the cuticles with hard oil deposits.
4. Clean your cuticles a few times a week
Sometimes you just might not have any time for a weekly manicure, but that doesn’t mean you can skip on shaving your cuticles. “In addition to removing any lingering zippers, excess tan flakes, or flakes of dead skin, it’s important to take care of your cuticles. Every night, cut your cuticles with a razor, then get into bed and cover your cuticles with a soft towel to help seal in the exfoliation,” Rachel said. This will help to stop the blood vessels underneath the cuticles from bleeding and will keep them healthy as well.
5. Choose the right cuticle remover
Just because you skip a manicure and cuticle care doesn’t mean you should go without. If you haven’t looked into the right cuticle remover, give it a try. “For your cuticles, there are different types of home options,” Rachel told us. “Camellia. Acne. Sensitive nails. An OTC home options like Nailscope, Gillette, or OXO Wet Cuticle Wrinkle Eraser. These are some choices.”
6. Rinse your cuticles well after you wash your hands
“Sometimes, too much of a good thing is bad for your cuticles,” Rachel warns. Keep a plastic bag by your sink for easy cutting cuticles. However, make sure to wash your hands after you do it so they aren’t left with excess saltwater.
7. Don’t bleed your cuticles with salty food
Instead of mixing your vinegar and balsamic vinegar, go with lime instead. “Lime juice is great for your cuticles,” she said. “It can rejuvenate your cuticles. You can pick a time during the day when you’re getting ready to go to work or pick your morning juice from the deli.” By adding these oil cleansers to your routine, you’ll be saving yourself hundreds of dollars in salon-quality manicures.
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