Stay Dry, Stay Dry, Stay Dry — and Do Your Own Scrubbing, Too!
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Everyone has been training for one huge activity (or competing in one to prove a point), but it’s easy to forget about the smaller things we have to do at the gym — and throughout the week — as well. It’s too much to ask for an attentive professional scrubber or someone there to continue looking after your feet at night, but it’s important to look after them too. You want to take care of your nails, and you want them to look great, which isn’t an easy task. They can get so dry when we’re running, working out, and sleep — but if you just invest in a few extra things to keep them moisturized and healthy, your nails are going to look and feel extra crisp.
1. The Medium-Heavy Weight Gel
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Most people see that gel nail polish as a super intense and super expensive way to look fantastic for a while, but if you use it right, you can obtain the same results as what people who spend $300 dollars get. Gel is easier for your nails to use because it’s very light and powder-like, and it gives you a great finish. It can be used for shoring up dry nails and warding off any chaffing. I use it on my feet when I’m around people who rush through, such as my grandma, who also lives with us and rushes through to the grocery store. If I’m feeling a little tired or have to work out, I just rub it on my feet to set them straight.
If you don’t feel comfortable with placing it all over, you can buy a gel or super-light gel brush and use that to brush it off your heels and add some baby powder.
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2. The Medium-Light Weight Or Even In-White Nail Polish
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It’s all good and well to invest in a professional manicure, but what if you don’t have the time? If you only have 90 minutes to spend getting dinner and flowers for your boyfriend, then you probably don’t have that time to go to the salon for a manicure or pedicure. If you can wait an hour for a manicure (if you’re just using oils and beeswax instead of acrylics), then you’re doing great! Investing in a medium-light or even in-white polish is a good option for people who like to do their own manicures. Most manufacturers have a neat list of options for both gels and in-white colors. Nails get really dull and brittle after a long commute, so these go a long way toward keeping your skin peeling clean and your nails buffed smooth.
3. The Nonstick Spray Gel
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You just put it on your nails and for the next two hours, you’re taken care of and you don’t have to worry about brushing or spritzing them dry, and it lets the cuticle keep its shape, too.
It also can be used on wavy or thick nails and will stop the sandblasting on the dryer sheets. In short, it’s the perfect gift for your new nail technician — buy one or give them a set of gel and dryer sheets for their use in a salon or in the home.
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