Not even a drop of the fluid created by your body’s body comes out your nail beds each time you brush your fingers. It’s that simple. But, because of this, a tub full of clear polish can take over your digits every single day — and for the majority of the day. You know the drill.
We know what you’re thinking: why not just skip the polish altogether and instead get a great set of shades for years to come? Sure, you can invest in a gel, acrylic, or pressure-sensitive manicure, but you might want to skip all that deep labor over the top of your toes and give your own nails some love instead.
While it’s obviously not as easy as it sounds, several methods exist to help boost your nail health, and with the help of research, we picked out the ones that are best for all of you.
1. Just have one nail replace one
Some nails are naturally oval-shaped. Others may have a C shape or a G-shape, and still others may be both C and G. And then there are the so-called Rotating Top End Nails, which essentially do the same thing but have different shapes, from A to D. As long as your nail is perfect on one side, you can get just one size for future manicures.
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2. Get a series of different-shaped polish applications
The first nail polish just serves as the replacement. After you pry a nail off the ball, it will peel off with a little pressure, and you’ll have a new nail that isn’t just one shape. After about a week of that, you can replace it — and you can swap out the original whenever you feel like it.
3. Attach your nail blocks correctly
If you’ve ever had an issue with a simple application — or have even been warned about harmful effects of acetone — take extra care with your nails. This applies not only to nail polish but also nail adhesive, nail buffers, polish remover, toner, and others.
4. Avoid too much hydration
With the exception of in-salon style services and fun manicures, most nail services aren’t using coconut oil on your hands. You’d be better off coming in with your own, but that’s still not necessarily a bad thing. Try using a hydrating cream, such as Sally Hansen Truly Nail Essentials Boost Hydrating Oil ($10).
5. Regularly exfoliate
We’ve all been in the same situation: our fingers are dry to the touch, tired, and grubby. Every day feels like a marathon to get through. Thanks to the warmth and friction from your feet, it’s difficult to avoid things like polish, cleaning products, and gooey foods.
The No. 1 thing you can do is exfoliate them regularly. It’s a pain, but if you skip it or neglect it, you might start to notice dead skin build up. Massaging in salt water can help soften cracked nails and give you strong stronger nails — and if you have any sort of waxy sensation in your nails, take your dead skin off.
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