As 2019 draws near, we’re already making plans for the weekend — so much so that it can be difficult to find time to take care of our nails. Tired of trying to figure out how to grow out your short nails and want to take the time to care for them now? Keep reading for tips that’ll help you grow your nails in the best way possible!
1. Raise your palms and fingers to the side.
Tired of pulling your nails away from your skin while walking or running? Lower your hands up in a relaxed position by raising your palms and fingers to the side. According to Leo Tan, an aesthetician at L’Occitane Forte Salon, this will help you develop a natural shape while helping build volume.
2. Place a flower on your finger.
Nails that are too short can become dull and limp with the lack of sunlight exposure, causing more issues with your body. To combat that, The Web of Nails has helpful tips on how to grow out your short nails with the minimum amount of damage.
“Apply a DIY BITE outside-on-the-first-finger-and-draw a flower on your nail the following day. Use gel in the center of the nail to avoid damage to your nail bed. Use an acrylic product with a rounded end. Repeat to keep fresh new nail.” – The Web of Nails
3. Use a paste rather than polish.
Taking care of your short nails can take a lot of time and effort. A more functional approach is to use a base coat and a top coat. If you already use a base coat (say, Laura Mercier Radiance Body Glaze), break down your second coat of polish in one application, according to Dr. Elie Abou-Jaoude, an aesthetician and skin care expert. That way, you can apply the base of your second polish directly onto your short nails and completely loosen up the condition of the nail.
“Apply a top coat and apply a second coat,” he said. “Put your fingertips on the bottom section of the nail and this week apply two coats of the second coat of the topcoat on your fingertips. Leave this completely intact to allow elasticity and moisture to flow throughout the nail.”
4. Apply two coats of polish to two nails.
If your nails are already more than a month old, Dr. Abou-Jaoude suggests applying two coats of topcoat — first on your shortest nails, and then the second and third nails — to keep your nail color soft and form to even out your nails. If your nails are as short as three to four weeks old, this may be a tough task. Have a detailed plan before using the topcoat — like top coat primer — and twice over every week.
5. Make sure to use a high-quality nail polish.
Another popular option to grow out your short nails is to use a nail polish that holds your nail like nail-polish remover. Used correctly, this can be a quick and affordable solution to growing them in long and strong.
6. Apply a protective topcoat and cover your nails.
The Web of Nails recommends putting extra care into your contact lenses so they won’t dirty your fingers. This can also be beneficial because you’ll get more UV rays through the lens. “Cover your nails with a $10 spa gel in the center of the nail for three weeks to finish growing your nails out. It doesn’t put a dent in your budget,” Dr. Abou-Jaoude said.
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