Here are five tips to help care for your nails after a treatment to keep them healthy and long-lasting:
- Moisturise Regularly: Keep your cuticles and nails moisturised with a nourishing oil or lotion. This will help prevent dryness and cracking around the nail area, keeping your nails strong and healthy.
- Avoid Water Exposure: For the first 24-48 hours after your nail treatment (especially after gels or acrylics), try to avoid prolonged water exposure. This helps ensure the polish or enhancements fully set and bond to the nail.
- Be Gentle on Your Nails: Avoid using your nails as tools to open things or scratch surfaces. This can cause damage or lifting of the treatment. Use an actual tool to help protect your nails.
- Limit Exposure to Harsh Chemicals: Avoid harsh cleaning products or solvents like acetone, bleach, or strong detergents, as they can weaken nail treatments. Wear gloves if you need to handle these substances.
- Get Regular Touch-Ups: If you have gel, acrylic, or other nail treatments, keep up with regular touch-ups to avoid lifting or breakage. This also ensures that your natural nails stay healthy and don’t get too weak from neglect.