How To Protect Your Polish And Keep Nails Clean
A manicure can give anyone the confidence boost they need. Your fresh and glossy nails can make you feel like you are ready to conquer the world. As the days go by, your nails may not look as polished as they did right after you initially got them done. Between typing on your phone, washing your hands, or any other task that you use your hands for, your polish can start to take a toll. There are a few simple habits that you can incorporate into your daily routine that will extend the life of your fresh nails and keep your hands looking their best between visits.
Moisturize Your Hands Daily
Moisturizing your hands and applying cuticle oil daily can make a dramatic difference in the lifespan of your polish. Dry skin can cause brittle nails and lead to peeling polish. We recommend using a good hand cream that can keep your skin soft, which will help make your nails grow stronger. Applying oil to your cuticles at least twice a day will keep your nail beds moisturized and can also help your nails look fresh. Keeping lotion within reach will help you remember to moisturize throughout the day. Keeping a bottle near your sink or in your purse is the best way to remember to always use your lotion.
What Products Should You Use To Keep Your Hands Moisturized?
Using a rich and nourishing hand cream throughout the day will keep your skin moisturized and soft. In the mornings and evenings, using cuticle oil or balm on each nail can hydrate your cuticles and keep them from drying out and tearing. Before bed, using a thick layer of hand cream can allow your skin and nail beds to repair overnight and keep your skin protected.
Avoid Water And Wear Gloves
Exposure to hot water is one of the quickest ways you can shorten the life of your mani. To help minimize damage to your nails between appointments, try lowering the temperature when washing your hands and during showers. Shortening the length of time your nails are exposed to water is also a good way to protect your polish. If you are doing the dishes or cleaning around the house, consider using gloves or finding ways to avoid unnecessary exposure.
Avoid Using Your Nails As Tools
Using a nail as a tool can cause chips and cracks. To make your nails last between visits, it is important to remember that you need to be mindful of how you are using your hands throughout the day. Using your nails to open a can or pry something loose are easy ways that you can apply too much pressure or force that may cause a nail to break. Use tools that can help you protect your nails, or ask a friend for help. Keeping these things in mind will help keep your nails strong and healthy which will result in a long-lasting manicure.
Be Gentle
Being gentle with your hands can make a big difference in maintaining nail health. Even the smallest impacts can majorly change the health of a nail. Throughout your day, take note of how you are typing, grabbing your keys, using your credit card, and even opening doors. Hitting a nail on a hard surface repeatedly can cause chips and wear down the polish. Caring for your nails, not using them as tools, choosing to wear gloves when needed, and avoiding being reckless can keep your polish looking like it was just done at the salon for days after your actual appointment. A little extra caution goes a long way.
Book Regular Appointments
Booking regular appointments can help keep your nails fresh and look consistently polished. Getting into the practice of booking your next appointment before you leave the salon can help make sure that you never go too long between salon visits. The key to healthy and fresh nails is staying on top of your appointments. If you wait too long in between appointments, you are more likely to experience nail breakage, polish lifting, overgrown cuticles, and peeling polish. It is also important to keep an eye on your polish in between appointments to catch any damage. Coming in to fix any breakage will help avoid further damage. Waiting to repair any chips or cracks can lead to your actual nail breaking, and your manicure will not be as polished as you’d like it to be.
How Long Should You Wait Between Appointments?
If you want to take care of your hands, going to the salon every two to three weeks is the ideal time to keep your nails healthy and fresh. If you have any nail damage between appointments, taking the time to get it repaired will help keep your natural nails protected. Consistently refreshing your nails will allow technicians to clean up your nail beds and remove any dead skin. This will allow your nails to continue to grow stronger and make your polish last longer.
Nail Health Is Important For A Long-Lasting Manicure
Keeping your nails looking fresh is easy with a little bit of care and a few good habits. Keeping your hands moisturized and being gentle can help extend the life of your manicure. You and your hands deserve to look and feel put together all the time. A little bit of self-care can go a long way.
Stile Salon & Spa Makes Manicure Maintenance Easy
If you want to keep your nails looking flawless and fresh, book your next appointment at Stile Salon & Spa today. We can help you keep each nail looking polished and stay chip-free. Staying consistent with your nail appointments will allow your natural nails to grow stronger and stay healthy. Contact us today to learn more about our services and let us know how we can help you.