Show Your Nails A Little More L.O.V.E

Let’s step aside from the skin care for a moment and focus on our nails.  

If you ask a girl what she is most attached to she will most likely say her hair and nails right?  I know that’s the case for me.  If I break a nail I go into a mini depression and think “all my hard work is ruined!!” Just like getting your hair cut, you grow it out a couple inches you cut one off. 

I’m going to give you a couple rules for nail care and also show you some things I use to keep my nails healthy

First off, your nails are keratin base which is the key structural material making up the outer layer of skin

Also a key component in your hair and nails 

1. Take your vitamins 

Make sure you have enough calcium and protein 

2. Moisturize & Hydrate 

If your hands and nails are dry it can cause your nails to crack and split 

Use a good moisturizer. Preferably use a hand AND nail cream 

3. File your nails WEEKLY 

Depending on how often your nails are breaking you should be filing your nails at least once a week

It doesn’t matter if your nails are short of long, keep your nails into an even shape 

4. Keep your tools clean 

Make sure you are sterilizing and sanitizing your equipment in a safe place away from possible infections

5. Carry a nail file with you 

No matter where I go I make sure that I have a nail file with me in case any chipping or breaking happens

6. Wear gloves when cleaning 

When cleaning with harsh chemicals wear gloves.  It will protect your nails obviously. 

My all time favorite hand cream is called Caudalie Paris 

I keep it in my purse and apply it whenever my hands feel dry

It smells wonderful and makes my skin feel instantly moisturized when I use it

I usually buy it on amazon but I think they stopped selling them individually. Sad 😦 

I also need to restock on my cuticle oil but I go for the OPI Avoplex cuticle oil to go

I can take it places with me and I can get it right on my cuticle without making it too messy. 

Then I always make sure to have my essential tools! 

I use flat angled clippers to make it easier for my nails to stay in it’s square shape

 

 

Then of course the nail file.  

It doesn’t need much explaining but I even every thing out once it’s been clipped. 

There are my basic nail care tips and some products I use.  

What nail care tricks do you have? Do share!