While we agonize over the health and appearance of our hair, often we are quick to cover nail imperfects with polishes or acrylics. Much like hair, however, healthy and beautiful nails start from within. One of the greatest ways to ensure that your nails are healthy is to start with a balanced diet. A diet that is rich in key nutrients like biotin, iron, Vitamin B12, magnesium and protein will quickly transform dry, brittle nails. Other steps, however, can aid in ensuring that your nails look their best all year long. Discover 5 secrets to achieving flawless nails:
Liven Up Unpainted Nails
When there’s no time to get to Inscape Beauty Salon for a Signature Service manicure in Davie, FL and your nails are looking dull, you can bring back their luster in a matter of seconds. Apply a dab of cuticle oil to each nail and they will look like they’ve just received a luxurious nail treatment. If you don’t have any cuticle oil, any moisturizing oil will do the trick. Coconut, olive and argan oils work particularly well.
Make Light Hues Pop
How many times have you purchased a nail polish hue that appeared bright in the bottle, only to discover it was much lighter when applied to the nails? We avoid this conundrum by using Sundays 10-free polishes which are highly pigmented (non-toxic, vegan and cruelty free, too). If you don’t have a bottle of Sundays 10-free polish on hand, make your pale color pop by using a white primer underneath.
Prevent Dark Color from Staining
Even the best polish removers struggle to remove stains from black or dark blue hues. To avoid the stained look after removal, apply a base coat before you apply color. The base coat will absorb the color instead of your nails and cuticles. This simple step also extends the life of your manicure for a few days longer.
Repair a Broken Nail
Broken nails are painful! Instead of clipping the nail down or suffering through the pain, mend the nail back together. Simply cut open a tea bag, empty its contents and then cut the bag down to the size of your nail. Apply a clear base coat directly to the nail and then place the nail size portion of the tea bag on top. Ensure that it is smooth and free of air bubbles. Leave it in place to dry and then add another coat of clear polish. The nail will be strengthening and mended until it is able to heal.
Opt for Nail Healthy Products
You certainly wouldn’t accept toxic chemicals in your face lotion or foundation, so adopt the same practices when it comes to your nails. While some polishes look fantastic, they are choked full of harmful chemicals. These chemicals are potentially harmful to your overall health and can further dry out or weaken the nails over time. Instead, splurge on high-quality bases, topcoats and polishes. We recommend Sundays 10-free which is free of 10 of the most concerning chemicals commonly found in other polishes. If you prefer to skip the DIY approach, visit a nail salon near Fort Lauderdale that embraces these products such as Inscape Beauty Salon.
Are your nails in need of some serious TLC? Schedule a manicure, pedicure (or both!) at Inscape Beauty Salon today. We offer two nail packages, including our “rush hour” and “signature” services. From our top of the line Sundays 10-free polishes in Davie to our hydrating and purifying soaks, we believe that looking your best starts with feeling your best.