Just as you have beauty routines or skin regimes that you carry out weekly, bi-monthly or monthly, it is important to have a nail care routine so you can have neat, healthy and well-groomed nails behind all the fancy nail polish and nail art.
Here’s what you should do:
⏩For an easy start, a nail care routine should begin with taking off old polish. Even if there isn’t any polish, you can still use a polish remover to clean off dust or dirt you may not see.
⏩Next, trim your nails, if you like them neat and short, ensure that you cut them neatly with a nail clipper, not too short so there’s still some nail to file to the desired shape. For longer nails, all you need to do is trim the edges a little then file them to the desired shape. Some may trim their cuticles with a cuticle remover which makes it look neater, but if you aren’t a professional, try pushing your cuticles back instead to avoid injuries. Cuticles help protect the nails from germs.
⏩After trimming and filing, you want to give your hands a good wash, dry, and then moisturize with a good moisturizing lotion, paying attention to your nails and fingers.
⏩Once that has seeped in nicely, apply a tough varnish or nail hardener to protect your nails.
This is just a basic routine anyone can do regularly. Here are some other quick and easy steps that keep away hangnails, cuticle issues and help nails grow longer.
⏩Soak nails in warm water for 2-3minutes
⏩Push back cuticles and carefully cut out excess skin
⏩You can put them back in the water to clean for a few seconds
⏩Once your nails have dried off, trim, buffer, and file to your desired shape
⏩Clean out dirt underneath the nail with the other end of your cuticle remover
⏩Apply a hand lotion/moisturizer or use nail oil. Allow some time for your nails to absorb it.
⏩Next, use a nail enhancer to coat your nails. This will strengthen and keep them healthy.
⏩Add your final nail polish and watch your nail glow