In nail care, special attention should be paid to the right type of nail file and nail polish remover.
Regular use of nail polish in itself is not bad for nails, begins the service manager of Blue Lagoon’s nail services Victoria the Swede.
However, the Swede reminds us to pay attention to a good nail polish remover.
– Nail polish removers often contain acetone or other solvents that remove the polish. Caring ingredients have been added to many nail polish removers, but the nails and the surrounding skin should be moisturized after removing the nail polish.
– You can leave the moisturizing at the end of the polish or do the moisturizing before the new polish, if the intention is to polish the nails again right away.
It is necessary to allow the moistening to dry before applying a new varnish.
– After the varnish has dried, apply high-quality cuticle oil to the skin surrounding the nail. Don’t forget to dab oil under the tips of your nails too. In this way, you can moisturize the skin under the nails and the nail, even if there is nail polish on the nails, Suotsalainen advises.
Before you varnish your nails, you should remove the so-called natural shine from them.
– This gloss is natural oils, the removal of which extends the durability of the varnish. You can remove the natural shine of your nails with an acetone-based liquid. Alcohol, like a disinfectant suitable for the skin, is also suitable for this. Note that the liquid does not contain moisturizing ingredients, as this can negatively affect the durability of the varnish.
Moisturizing nails and hands
The key to the well-being of the nails is hydration. It can be done with high-quality cuticle oils. In addition to this, the Swede recommends protecting your hands with gloves when doing household chores if you use strong cleaning chemicals.
– The oils that are best absorbed into the nails and the skin around them are, for example, jojoba oil, avocado oil and almond oil.
– Paraffin oil doesn’t really moisturize deeply, but it creates a protective film on the skin that prevents moisture from evaporating, he adds.
The Swede says that nails don’t need breaks from nail polish.
– Varnish often also helps by protecting the nail, and thus nails can even benefit from varnishing.
– However, don’t forget proper care, but take care of the skin of your nails and hands comprehensively, he adds.
Nail polish removers have a momentary drying effect.
– The nail is at its strongest when it is moisturized, and then the nail is also flexible, which prevents the nails from breaking and breaking. Good moisturizing also prevents the nails from splitting.
The Swede states that some people’s nails do not like constant contact with the solvents of the removers.
– This can lead to drying, flaking and breakage of the nails. This can be prevented by extending the varnishing interval and with the right kind of care.
Do not cut nails with scissors or nail clippers
The Swede says that cutting nails with scissors or nail clippers should be avoided. Namely, it can cause the layers of the nail plate to separate from each other, which in turn leads to flaking of the nails.
– Natural nails should always be shortened with a soft file or a glass file. The best grit for natural nails is about 240.
So you should be careful when buying a new nail file, so that you don’t accidentally buy a model that is too rough.
– With the right shaping file, you can also file nails in both directions. The myth that nails should only be filed in one direction, from the sides to the middle, has been scientifically proven to be a myth.
A professional to help
If your nails get in bad shape from constant nail polish, I recommend considering nail services offered by professionals, advises Ruotsalainen.
He reminds us to be careful when choosing a suitable factor.
– In unprofessional hands, your nails can get even worse.
– We often talk about how, for example, gel polish destroyed nails. High-quality products do not destroy anyone’s natural nails, but almost always the nail artist does this. A gel polish offered by a skilled nail professional or, for example, a light reinforcement of a natural nail gives your nails the desired additional support and strength. The end result, if done correctly, is very natural and you will get manicured nails for several weeks at best.
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