Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh
Never let your nails grow bare. Your nails are shielded from water when they are covered in base coat, polish, and top coat. Because they are shielded, they are also less likely to shatter and peel. Polish is a must for nail protection.
Take 1 tablespoon of castor and almond oil, whisk in a little hand cream, and then soak your nails in the solution for 15 to 20 minutes. Extend your hands, then rub the liquid into them. Your hands and nails will both be moisturised and nourished by this.
In order to avoid moisture loss from the cold weather and to prevent your nails from splitting, peeling, and breaking, keep your hands, fingers, and nails hydrated. Use a quality hand lotion, and be careful to massage it into each nail and coat it with it.
The use of humidifiers can transform chilly, dry air into cosy, moist air. Your skin, hair, and nails don’t lose life in warm, humid air. If you don’t have (or don’t want to buy) a pharmacy humidifier, you can boil some water on the stove to provide at least some moisture.
Cuticles are frequently clipped, pushed back, or attempted to be removed entirely, yet they are not the enemy. In actuality, the cuticle serves as the nail’s inborn shield of protection. Your nails will be protected and strengthened if you moisturise the cuticles with cream or oil.
When working with your hands, wear gloves to help protect your nails. Wearing gloves prevents dryness of the nails while also preventing dirt from entering under the nails. By doing this, you can shield your nails from the cold and breaking.
Take care to clean your nails with rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover before painting them. You’ll get rid of the surface oils, but what counts is that you’ll keep the oils that have been absorbed into your nail.
Keeping the edges smooth will need gentle filing two to three times per week. The importance of this for maintaining your current nail length and growing new ones cannot be overstated.
It is crucial to eat healthily if you want your nails to be strong enough to withstand the winter. Dark leafy greens, avocados, walnuts, and chickpeas all strengthen nails.
An elegant appearance requires a manicure every two weeks. But always remember to give your hands a 5-minute soak in some warm olive oil before to getting a manicure.