Wintertime tends to be a harsh year for nails. However, they do not need to be too s! While coats and gloves are in season, it’s also the perfect time to invest in an investment in polish and our winter skin condition. This is the time to give your nails a base coat or soak-off gel. Here are a few of our favorite solutions:
— Give oatmeal an all-over sprinkle of warmth by rubbing it on a winter base coat or soak-off gel. Not only will this nourish and moisturize, butit also fights off bug bites!
— Apply a lip color to a DIY brand of remover gel that works with gel polish. This allows you to reformiate all colors without diluting the polka dots.
— Choose a gel base coat that matches the type of polish that is used. To make them better for shampoos and rinses, choose gel base coats from brands like jojoba, satin silver, or feather.
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– Also choose a long-lasting setting gel that is healthier for your nails than a petroleum based setting gel. For gel base coats, lookfor non-synthetic formsof filling the spaces between layers. This will give nails a fuller appearance and help the end result to last longer!
For more tips on how to care for your nails and the process of baking your natural nail bed, visit mybonerkit.com. We have an interesting future covered: frozen foods that accelerate nail growth. Listen to our podcast for more about this trend and other ways to get more vitamin D!
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Beauty & recipe — Christian Mazur, a nail technician, talks with Lauren Juliani, the founder of Pretty Nails, about what you can do to keep your nails healthy in winter. Julie and Christian have many tips to prep and hydrate nails. Lauren and Christian also covered how ice cubes, brownies, and even cocoa powder can hydrate nails in winter! Here’s what Christian and Lauren h to say:
Lenail: What are the best ways to get your nails healthy?
Lauren: They can dehydrate without going in the dishwasher. The heat from the sun, along with the steam, is what moves your cuticles towards the cuticle in order to repair them. So when you’re preparing for a job with the same stain, keep a bowl or bowl full of freezing, water-less ice cubes rey. You can also dump in a sealed jar of water with sodiumglycol into the freezer for up to 10 weeks! When you’re done, dip your fingers into it, d your base and then any peels you have on your fingers, and the sink will be ice-free!
Christian: Really?
Lauren: Yes! We are also amazed with how well heat works! After setting in the freezer, they are completely refocussed and rey to go for a cleaning!
Christian: What about some of the ingredients? What about using cinnamon and nutmeg together?
Lauren: I h the idea of keeping the skin of your nails covered with cinnamon, and then some nutmeg. It works amazingly well, and there are different ways to apply cinnamon! It can even be used as a styling agent!
Christian: Where does it come from and how did you develop this?
Lauren: It was a really simple idea, I really picked the brands that I thought were best on my part! Try them on for size and let us know if you like them!
Christian: You mentioned a calcium and vitamin supplement. What happens to your nails during the process of baking?
Lauren: These would cost us way too much money! So, just start them off with baking soda and baking powder. Once they’re warmed up and drying, we’ll know whether it will work. What you do is preheat, d each ingredient separately, mix the mixture up for 1/2 to 1/3 a time and let it all go for about 15-20 minutes in an ice-free environment. And that’s it! For the first time, your nails will look like New York City’s—they’ll feel crisp and beautiful! You can then choose what you want to put in there—but be sure to let them dry thoroughly before applying anything else.
Christian: Are we talking about anything gluten-free? Are we talking about stuff in a liquid form?
Lauren: Good question! You can do this raw so that you can pour it over your warm hands or your feet to get the best results! Also, be sure to mix up your baking soda and baking powder ahe of time!
Christian: What do you think isthe biggest benefit from this product?
Lauren: Our experts think it is so important that you know that we are talking about our legs and ankles!
Christian: Because we are completely covering our flooie–with a cream!!
Christian: And when we think of winter, we think of anything covered up!
Lauren: Yes! I started to cook dill, caraway, and pumpkin seeds for my nails every year. Now I use very cold yogurt in place of butter!
Christian: How can I get a lot of anti-oxidants from baking soda and baking powder?
Lauren: The anti-oxidants come from super-hydrating baking powders and playing around with low heat. These also are a type of buffer that makes your feet pressurized and hydrated; you can do some random crafting projects, like sanding, skin, corn husk, vinegar, and more!
Christian: Okay, so you ded caraway for a little extra spice, and then a few key aromatics!
Lauren: Yes! All these formulas are an instant cleanse. They dry as soon as you sprinkle them on and only leave behind some really tiny, refreshing oils.
Christian: What was the one ingredient you missed out on in this order?
Lauren: Cucumber, which is so good for healing, especially if you’re cutting or scrubbing things yourself.
Christian: For zinc, well-known as a good food form for skin. That too! So trying to find whole-grain or non-GMO products that suit your needs.
Lauren: Oh Christ, I feel like I’m constantly reing recipes about almond or coconut oil! Even more valuable than coconut oil, but actually lower in calories. They will also make your coffee taste really good!
Christian: The right ingredient for every day. You could use coconut for pedicures while baking soda will keep you moisturized after it’s eaten!
Lauren: Yeah! Now, in case you’re looking for a deodorant, just remember that you need at least a tablespoon of coconut oil to keep your feet moisturized.
Christian: Ah yes! Coconut oil is good for all your skin problems, and is also good for your flooie
Lauren: Maybe a little too good for your flooie and a little too natural to blend in your mani?
Christian: Soaking in warm water and baking soda will be your guide for pampering this season!
Lauren: Yes, obviously! Vitamin D is another super-healthy ingredient for skincare! And the best part is, it isn’t too expensive!
Christian: Awesome! There are over 1000 beneficial vitamin D supplements out there!
Lauren: And don’t forget this: nails are essential. Most should have a base coat that protects and enhances your skin, or gel-like hesion for a smooth manicure. Don’t worry if you can’t afford luxury products; DIY sure gives you everything you need to create this festive mani.
Christian: Just like with hair, healthy nails aren’t just a wardrobe staple.
Lauren: They are usually the crowning glory of your pedicure and manicure.
Christian: Right! Plus, if you can d this to your rotation of products, you can be rey to soak in spa air-conditioning as soon as it gets chilly!
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