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Dry nails are volunreable to brittles, flakes and peelings. You wouldn’t want that right? Of course nobody wants that. Therefore to avoid that from happening manicurist advice you should moisturize your nails on daily basis. This article is going to put you through on how to properly moisturize your nails keeping them moist and hydrated and avoiding the occurrence of nail damages. But before we jump into that, let’s know the benefits of moisturizing your nails on a daily basis.
Benefits Of Moisturizing The Nails.
Keeps The Nails Moist & Hydrated.
To paint a picture, see your nails like your skin. When the skin gets dry, it needs some touch of hydration right? And when that is done the skin temporarily gets hydrated and moist, looking supple and smoother. Same applies to your nails too.
The nails tends to get dry due to harsh whether condition, sometimes involving in some activities can dry out your nails such as exposing your nails to oven heat while baking or buffing them more often.
Moisturizing your nail more often is just like doing your nail a big favour by giving it every reason to stay healthy and your nails are going to thank you for it.
Increases Blood Flow.
Massaging a moisturizer such as a moisture-rich lotion, almond oil or coconut oil will not only make them look flawless and prevents the occurrence of brittles and peelings but also stimulates blood circulation around the nails which encourages healthy nail growth.
Enhances Smooth and Flawless Texture.
Asides from filing your nails which give it that smooth finish, moisturizing them also enhances good nail looks, by smoothing the nail plates, keeps them looking flawless, smooth gorgeous and dazzling.
How To Moisturize Your Nails.
Step 1. Choose An Emollient.
You have to choose a moisturizer. It’s either you go with a moisture-rich moisturizer thick enough to hydrate the nails. You can as well go for carrier oils rich with fatty acids and antioxidants such as almond oil, argan oil or coconut oil the likes of sheabutter and cocoa butter will be great too.
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Step 2. Soak Your Nails In Warm Water.
Soaking your finger and toenails for 3 minutes not only helps soften your nails but also helps saturate your cuticles, pamper and keeps them soft too. When your hands are in water, the nail cells become saturated with water and swell giving your nails an artificial moisture and preparing them for an extra touch of hydration.
- Get a Bowl of warm water (not hot).
- Dip in your fingersnails and toenails for 3 minutes.
- Dry your nails with a clean towel.
Step 3. Massage The Moisturizer On Your Nails.
Apply a thin layer of the moisturizer (either lotion or oil) on each nail. Then gently massage till spread evenly over the nails.
Repeat the process on your toenails too.
Our Favorite Nail Moisturizers.
1. OPI ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil.
For the sake of keeping the nails and cuticles hydrated and looking healthy then you can count on OPI ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil. Infused with avocado oil, grape seed oil, sunflower seed oil, sesame seed oil and other emollients to nourishe and moisturize both nails and cuticles.
2. Elon Lanolin-Rich Nail Conditioner.
Condition those nails and thicken cuticles fibers with Elon Lanolin-Rich Nail Conditioner. This gentle nails conditioner is blessed with 0.11% oxyquinoline to strengthen and thicken cuticle fibers and also prevents the occurrence of nail splitting, cracking and peeling as it offers optimum hydration to the nails and cuticles which encourages healthy nail growth.
3. CND Solar Oil Nail and Cuticle Conditioner.
Vitamin E nourishes the cuticles and strengthens the nail plates and you know what? CND Solar Oil Nail and Cuticle Conditioner is richly infused with vitamin E in combination with other rich essential fatty acids oils such as sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, rice bran oil to give your nails the optimal hydration that they deserve.
4. OPI ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil.
Want the touch of hydration on your nails? You can count on OPI ProSpa Nail & Cuticle Oil. Infused with avocado oil, grape seed oil sesame seed oil and other natural and moisture-rich emollients to deliver optimum hydration to your nails and cuticles.
5. Sally Hansen Nail Rehab Oil Cuticle Balm.
A moisture-rich nail and cuticle balm. Infused with Aloe, Safflower Oil and Vitamin E Oil to promotesl healthy cuticles and nails.
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