Hello!
It’s been quite a while since I wrote about my nail care routine and I feel that I am a little overdue for an update. A few things have changed but not too much. However, this is also a chance to reset on the parts of my routine that I have neglected. For my routine, there are two key areas that I focus on. The first and most obvious is my nails. The second is my skin.
My Nails
My nail care focus on maintaining both strength and flexibility in my nails. I keep my nails strong with hardener polishes such as Sally Hansen’s as hard as nails. If I’m trying to grow my nails I will use the strength formula. My other method to keep my nails strong is not letting them get too long. I have recently started using glass nail files and I’m now completely hooked. I find that if my nails get too long they have a tendency to snap or get caught on my clothing.
The second aspect, flexibility is achieved with both Nail Oils and balms. I personally use R&M nail’s products. If you don’t ensure a balance then your nails will be more likely to snap. I try to apply this at least once a day. I find that leaving one on my desk at work and another on my bedside table helps will remembering to apply it.
Skin care
With photo’s of my nails being so close to my skin, I need to take care of it as well. For this aspect of my nail care routine I use moisturisers. I don’t have a particular one that I use just any moisturiser that I happen to have. I especially love scented moisturiser, as long as they don’t have any lavender as I’m allergic. Currently, my favourite two moisturisers are a tangerine scented hand cream and the chai vanilla cream from the body shop. I also try to apply this once a day, preferably at least a few hours either before or after applying the nail oil/balm.
Nail Care Routine
I hope this post was helpful! I find by keeping my nail care routine simple it’s easier to follow and stick with it. I still have times where I forget to apply the balms and so I am still working on being consistent.
Let me know in the comments what is your nail care routine?
