Top Tips for Great Looking Nails
There’s no quick fix when it comes to great looking, healthy nails…but there are a few secrets that we can share to help maintain them once you have them!
You need patience, perseverance and some pretty posh polish for nails to be proud of! Here’s our top tips:
Keep them protected
Gloves, gloves gloves! Whenever you’re cleaning with harsh chemicals, gardening, or doing anything that involves soaking or dirtying your hands, we highly recommend that you wear rubber gloves, preferably with a cotton liner. Cleaning dishes in hot, soapy water sans gloves can weaken the nails, while getting them caked with dirt will require a level of cleaning that you want to avoid wherever possible. Also, if it’s cold outside, remember to wear a pair of mittens or gloves so that the cold air and wind doesn’t leave you with dry and damaged skin!
Keep them soft
Moisturisers that contain lactic acid can be especially effective in preventing nail splitting, cracking and breakage. Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that provides a healthy dose of natural moisture. Get into the routine of regular massaging moisturiser it into your nail beds and cuticles throughout the day, and especially after exposing your hands to soap and water, to get the most benefits and keep your hands silky soft. Try Jessica Hand and Body Moisturising Emulsion for an extra rich moisturising formula that conditions the skin and adds softness.
Feed them
Your fingernails are made of a protein called keratin, so just as with the clarity of your skin and the shine of your hair, you can improve your nails by tweaking your diet. Consuming protein-rich foods like beans, fish, almonds and eggs will help to keep your nails strong and allow them to grow longer. Staying hydrated and drinking plenty of water will also do wonders for your nails too.
Nourish them
As well as moisturiser, nail oil is the key to preventing your hands and nails becoming brittle and dry. Keep a bottle handy on your bedside table and spend five minutes each night massaging this magic potion into your cuticle beds. Phenomen Oil from Jessica Cosmetics is an intensive healing and rehydrating cuticle oil which heals and nourishes dry cuticles and promotes strong nail growth. Not only is this great for your nail care routine, it is also excellent for elbows, feet, knees and any other rough, dry areas of skin that need intensive hydration too.
Here at the Devonshire Spa our nail treatments are tailored to suit your personal preference. We use high quality products from Jessica Nails with a range of basecoats to suit all nail types which is the perfect solution to keep your nails healthy and in shape. Our 60 minute manicure shapes your nails, nourishes your cuticles and promotes strong nail growth for weeks after.