Best Non Toxic Nail Salon in Houston

You’d think that the perils of pedicures are all too real, but if the way someone’s fingernails are coated is anything to go by, these days it’s nearly impossible to maintain the look of spa-ready fingertips. And, as expert nail artist Katie Garrod at Nail and Spa Now in NYC explained to POPSUGAR, these beige sandals of ours are only getting worse.

“Nails in general are going more extreme colors, which is great in a way,” said Katie. “It’s definitely a mood board. [But] using nail polish [two] shades a day? You’ve never done that, and it’s really damaging. The base coat should be done at least once a week. It needs to be stained.”

We spoke with Katie about how much different the goal is when we prep our fingers for a manicure, as well as how to get them back to their original, healthy, and interesting state.