Got nails that need a good reco? Tips from salon experts to help your digits stay in shape
Nails are a person’s most popular feature, but it’s easy to worry about them getting damaged. In this day and age, we have phones, tablets, air travel, bedding, or even time-killing chores that can damage our nails.
To help alleviate those stress-related nail worries, the solution might be as simple as paying a little bit more for a salon appointment.
Nails can be incredibly tender and susceptible to damage if left untreated. Since we can all get frustrated with bad nails, we asked people at Salon Connection. They shared tips to keep them strong.
Courtesy of Kristy Finnegan A mani @kristyfinnegan.
Many nail conditions, such as acute pain, tend to involve a cuticle, which develops between the first two layers of skin. This area can break and bleed if not treated. However, it can be difficult to determine the problem without seeing the nail and ultimately drawing blood.
Another common nail condition, cuticle disease, can lead to infection, splitting and crusting. If not treated, cuticle disease can become infected and dangerous. To avoid this or treat it, a clear barrier between the nail bed and cuticle should be formed.
Do-it-yourself procedures of adding a clear barrier between the nail bed and cuticle can be dangerous in itself, since bare nail is at risk of bleeding and splitting. Visit the Nail-it Addiction’s page for instructions.
Cuts on the nail bed or dead nail nails can cause long-term stress because the cuticle will become brittle and easier to tear from. When cuts or dead nails occur, people can get itchy or even red ring marks on the nail bed that doesn’t heal.
“No I cannot recommend fixing mistakes that have already been made because the results can be disastrous for both the person who did it and the nail,” salon owner Michelle Kiarainen explained. “That said, many people really like this sort of treatment, and my big suggestion is to always stick to the basics.”
Tip 1: Apply nail polish.
Nail color is one of the easiest ways to prevent and treat stress on nails, and it works whether you get your nails done at a nail salon or yourself. “It’s very important to use a certified professional to ensure that nail color is chosen correctly and in addition to the following tips: take off the polish while you sleep and shower or bath; or remove the polish with an oil and soft cloth in between applications,” stylist Jamie Blankinship says.
Courtesy of Kristy Finnegan Nail polish remover with a strip.
If you can’t get your nails done yourself, treat cuts with nail polish remover, then scrub with damp rags or cotton balls.
Tip 2: Save cuts.
People tend to injure themselves from time to time, and that’s when we should be protecting our nails. Cuticles can usually be spared and protected, depending on the cut. This means stores should have a policy to let you pay for a cuticle treatment before you buy any other items.
It also helps to wash away excess dirt and grime on your cuticles to prevent infection.
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