A great manicure shouldn't fade fast. Here are 5 easy habits that keep your nails looking salon-fresh longer.
1. Wear Gloves for Chores
Dishes, cleaning, gardening, all hard on your polish. Rubber gloves keep water and chemicals away from your nails.
2. Moisturize Daily
Cuticle oil and hand cream keep your nails and skin flexible, so polish doesn't crack or peel.
3. Use Your Fingertips, Not Your Nails
Opening cans, peeling stickers, scratching things off, use the pads of your fingers instead of your nails.
4. Skip Long Hot Soaks
Hot tubs, long baths, and hot showers soften polish and make it lift faster.
5. Add a Fresh Top Coat
A quick top coat every few days brings back the shine and helps seal in your color.
Do This, Not That
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Wear gloves for dishes & cleaning | Go bare-handed |
| Moisturize nails & cuticles daily | Let your hands dry out |
| Use your fingertips for tasks | Use your nails as tools |
| Keep soaks short | Sit in hot water too long |
| Refresh with a top coat | Wait until it's fully chipped |
Needs a Little Help?
If your manicure starts chipping, lifting, or losing its shine, don't wait. Book your next appointment as soon as you can, your nail technician can restore it before it gets worse.
