Because many of us are unable to visit our favorite nail salons, an increasing number of us are giving ourselves manicures at home and incorporating hand care into our daily routines.
Now, we’re not talking about the application and removal of gel at a professional level here; rather, we’re talking about hassle-free manis, regardless of whether or not you polish the nails. Proper nail care with Maby blog.
According to Rita Remark, editorial manicurist and worldwide lead educator for Essie, “I recommend that you incorporate nail care into your regular day to day activities.” In the following, she and Helena Marimon, a nail expert and educator for Peacći, provide their recommendations:
Cuticle upkeep
“Gently pushing back the cuticles will give you more room to paint the nail, and it will also give you a much more professional finish,” is some advice that Marimon has for those who are interested in doing their own nails. You should give the Luxury Manicure Set by Lily England a try because it comes with everything you need to clean, shape, and trim your cuticles all in one convenient package.
In addition, Remark advises that you make use of a pusher to reposition your cuticles while you are relaxing in the tub or taking a warm shower (maybe while your hair is air drying). Water’s ability to make materials more malleable makes the process simpler and less difficult to carry out than it would otherwise be.
In addition, she suggests adding a cuticle oil massage to both your morning and nighttime skincare routines. This is something you should do on a daily basis. You can use the Essie Nail Care Cuticle Oil Apricot Treatment if you want to keep the appearance of freshly manicured nails for a longer period of time. This treatment helps to keep the cuticles flexible while also keeping the skin around them smooth.
Filing of nails
As a piece of advise, Marimon suggests the following, which is as follows: “When filing into shape, make sure that you file following one direction rather than filing back and forth as doing the latter can cause the nail to split.”
Filing the nails should not be reserved for the purpose of “fixing” the nails, as stated by Remark; rather, it should be done to keep the shape of the nails, in a manner that is comparable to how one would maintain the shape of their eyebrows. To put it another way, filing the nails should be done in the same manner that one would maintain the contour of their eyebrows by plucking and shaping them. “A light file every few days stimulates growth and prevents snags,” she explains.
Polishing
When it comes to painting your nails, the basic rule of thumb is to apply a base coat, two coats of your chosen color, and then a top coat. After that, you should finish by applying a top coat. Marimon states, “Using a base coat will prevent your nail polish from staining your nails and will increase the wearability of the nail color.” The Peaci 2 in 1 Base Coat can be used either as a base coat or as a hardening treatment to fortify and nourish your nails, so extending the life of your manicure. A top coat, such as the Essie Nail Care Gel Setter Top Coat, can help seal in your color for long-lasting results and provide a high-gloss finish. Both of these benefits are provided by the top coat.
However, if you’re short on time (or patience), there are new fast-dry nail polish formulas available that eliminate the need for base and top coats. These polishes are available on the market.
According to Remark, Essie ExprEssie is the perfect choice for a polish you can use at home for a few crucial reasons. Polishing your dominant hand is a snap thanks to the angled brush, which also eliminates the need for any awkward wrist extensions in order to get the ideal application. Additionally, the brush is broad, plush, and curved at the tip; hence, when used with the appropriate amount of mild pressure, it applies across the entirety of the nail in a single stroke. The most significant advantage, on the other hand, is that it may be touched dry in less than a minute. She goes on to say that “smudges, nicks, and smears are a big concern when polishing at home,” so a mixture that dries quickly makes the process significantly more foolproof.
Hand hygiene
If you want to retain the appearance of your manicure and keep your hands healthy in general, some advise that you should follow from Remark is to “apply lotion after every thorough hand washing.” You can find this information on their website here.
Try to choose a hand lotion, such as the Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment lotion, that not only nourishes and protects the skin, but also makes the nails stronger.
In this piece, dermatologist Dr. Anjali Mahto describes how to recognize the symptoms of hand eczema and provides suggestions for treating the condition in the comfort of one’s own home. Read this post if you struggle with severe dryness on a regular basis. In addition, please refer to: How to Do the Easiest At-Home Manicure using Nail Stickers.