Forget the “one size fits all” rule, here are the 15 most important beauty habits that won’t sacrifice your nails in the process.
1. Have a coiffe
You can’t get polished without a french manicure, so treat your digits the same way. Dr. Alan Walker, an aesthetician and director of The Hollywood Pro Clinic in LA, recommends the beauty habit, saying, “if you want beautiful, supple nails you must groom like a man.” Follow this easy tip for a fancier “manicure” in no time.
2. Get rid of dead skin
While there are countless cleansers and treatments out there, Dr. Walker recommends REN cleanser ($10) for dry, dull, and dead skin. “You can’t learn to groom your hands by watching Vogue TV,” Dr. Walker says.
3. Care for your hands
“I especially love Huda Kattan’s Hand Contour Kit, which has everything I need, from balm to eye cream to hand cream,” Dr. Walker reveals. “So many hand creams have the same idea in mind. But Huda’s look is timeless, fun, and luscious without being overwhelming.” While our hands are more prone to infections, Dr. Walker says that the right products can help prevent the progression of bacterial nail infections.
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4. Do some necessary maintenance
Keep your nails looking healthy by keeping them healthy. “Short, tightly curled nails don’t look attractive or comfortable,” Dr. Walker tells POPSUGAR. “You want them to look soft and smooth.” To ensure that your nails are healthy and beautiful, follow these quick tips.
5. Use a mani per day
You can skip the nail polish, but feel free to get yourself a manicure once every three to four days. “Think of a manicure as mani per day for your nails,” Dr. Walker says. “If you keep your hands healthy and natural, the nails will be healthy and beautiful too.”
6. Shave your feet with a beard trim
Take care of your skin and feet when you first get to know the ways in which you’re caring for your own hands. “To save your feet, take steps to make sure that all the dry skin is well cared for and cared for right from the start of your day,” Dr. Walker advises. “Use a beard trim to get rid of buildup so that you are taking extra care not to shave or manicure your feet until a manicure is necessary.”
7. Use a foot mitt
A foot mitt is essential for protecting your feet during and after the day, which is pretty important to protect your toes and forefeet from the sun. “When getting a manicure, especially for your feet, treat them the same way you do your hands,” Dr. Walker says.
8. Drink water
Drinking plenty of water is one of the best tools at your disposal for keeping your hands and nails healthy. If you’re worried about dropping an ounce or two of the good stuff on your digits, check out these healthy-looking bling that doubles as a wristband.
9. Avoid acetone products
Acetone products, a known skin irritant, can cause severe rashes on your nails. “Dr. Walker recommends avoiding products that contain this oil that makes it easier to prep for a manicure,” Samantha Whitehouse, owner of nail and body salon Whitehouse Nails, tells POPSUGAR.
10. Use a beauty cloth
A beauty cloth may not look like much, but it can protect your nail beds from oil and moisture build-up during the course of your manicure and pedicure. “Once, when I was a nail technician, my most popular clients were any woman with acrylic nails who turned out to be constantly rubbing the pits of their nails while getting their pedicure,” Katrina Alexander, a salon owner and nail technologist, tells POPSUGAR.
11. Use a glass of water
Soaking your hands with a glass of water before a manicure helps prevent chapped, cracked skin. “This type of treatment helps prevent the nail polish from rubbing the nail bed and preventing premature breakage,” Abby Portnoy, a hand and foot therapist, tells POPSUGAR.
12. Use an exfoliator
Sometimes just using your hands may not do the trick. Before a manicure, use a pedicure exfoliator to even out the skin on your fingers.
13. Buy the right pedicure products
“You can be a champion for your own hands by choosing the right products,” Allure senior beauty editor Celine Grouard shares. “Choosing the right manicure products is worth the investment.” In fact, according to Blackbook Beauty editors, the Art of
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