When it comes to fall and winter, cold temperatures are prime time for unwanted, but everyday, nail troubles. The lower amount of water on your finger will make for colder skin, reducing circulation and leaving nails weak, dry, and susceptible to chip. There are several ways to fight the cold weather troubles and keep from pulling your nails out, but you’ve got to know the tricks.
1. Exfoliate Your Nails
First, don’t forget to exfoliate your nails with a scrub or polish remover. Left untreated, these dry and brittle nails will end up split — especially if you’ve exposed them to harsh products or dirt.
2. Protect Your Nails
Cover your nails with gloves to stop any sweat or moisture. Wear small knitted hand warmers with the tip point set in the palm of your hand, in the middle of your palms to cover the forehead. Larger gloves and smaller knitted hand warmers will protect your delicate fingernails and fingers.
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3. Moisturize Your Nails
Use a white polish remover that’s primarily water-based or oil-based to prevent your nails from drying out and chip. Use a gentle dryer to dry your nails before putting them on.
4. Use Alternatives to Tweezers
Use a nail file instead of a tweezer to cover split or callused nail surfaces. The file is larger and has less movement, which means you’ll need less tweezers to create the desired shape.
5. Consider a Microwave Dryer
This portable heater creates a heat source small enough to sit close to your hand. Before applying polish, set your board with the handle upright. After spray-paint the nail surface in your preferred color, place the nail board in the microwave for 30 seconds — the result is a lacquer that stays in place. It won’t work on a bright shine, but it’s a lot safer than touching fragile nail surfaces with bare digits, or boiling over them.
6. Avoid Parasols
Cold, rainy weather can cause your toenails to fall to the bottom of your fingers. As a last resort, you can try putting a parasol inside a squeeze bottle to push your toenails upward. This looks like a mini mustache. Since static cling is so common with a parasol, you’ll need to keep it close by.
7. Don’t Forget About Your Minty, Waterproof Hairstyle
When your palms get cold, place a slick pair of nails on one hand, and place a hand towel over the other. The nail will stay wet without drying, drying your hands faster, and you’ll end up with a less wrinkle-prone manicure.
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