How attentive are you towards the health and care of your skin and hair? Pretty much attentive, right? But what about your nails?
Your nails deserve equal attention like your skin and hair. When you maintain strong and healthy nails, you can always flaunt them with confidence, no matter the occasion. You do not require spending hundreds on frequent visits to the salon, either. All you need to do is get your hands on high-quality manicure tools that are easy to use and maintain. You can achieve professional-looking results at home without hassle with the tools and following the below-mentioned nail care tips.
Essential Tools for DIY Nail Care
Before learning your ultimate guide to DIY nail care at home, let us first know the list of manicure and pedicure tools that you must invest in:
- Nail Clipper to trim nails to your desired length.
- Nail Filer to smoothen and shape the edges of your nails.
- Cuticle Pusher to gently push back cuticles for a clean nail bed.
- Cuticle Nipper to remove excess cuticles safely and precisely.
- Brush to clean under and around the nails for a hygienic finish.
- Nail Buffer to smoothen the ridges and add shine to the surface of the nails.
- Hand Cream to moisturize and strengthen the nails and skin.
Step-by-Step Nail Care Routine
Achieve healthy and strong nails at home by following this easy DIY nail care routine. You can get them done 2-3 times a week or as required depending upon your nail health.
1. Clean your Nails
Start by cleaning your nails by removing old nail polish (if any) using a nail paint remover. Next, use a Dual Surface Nail Brush to clean nails and remove dirt and debris from underneath and around the nail bed. Once clean, you will see a good difference and achieve the perfect foundation in your nail care routine.
2. Soak your Nails
Make a mix of warm water and mild shampoo in a bowl and soak your hands for about 5-10 minutes followed by your feet. This process helps soften the cuticles and prepare your nails for trimming and shaping effortlessly. To elevate the experience, you can also add a few drops of essential oil that will further nourish the nails and skin.
3. Trim and Shape
- Using a Vega nail clipper of your choice, trim your nails to the desired length. Ensure that you are gentle in the process and clip the nails straight across in order to minimize the risk of ingrown nails.
- Once done, shape the edges using a nail filer. You can shape the nails as you desire ranging from square or oval to almond nail design. But ensure that you file only in one direction to prevent the chances of splitting nails.
4. Cuticle Care
For good nail health, the care for your cuticles plays a crucial role. Cuticles protect your nails from infection and hence, you must handle them with care by:
- Start by gently pushing back your cuticles with a Vega Soft Touch Cuticle Trimmer and Pusher featuring a rubber grip.
- Next, using an ergonomically designed Cuticle Nipper featuring extra sharp and hand-filed precision blades, trim your hangnails and cuticles to leave a neat look. Do not over-trim as that can cause damage.
5. Exfoliation for Nail Growth
Try a gentle hand and feet scrub that comes with the formulation to exfoliate your hands to improve both your nails and the skin around them. Exfoliating also helps remove dead skin cells and enhances blood circulation which works in promoting nail growth.
6. Moisturize and Hydrate
Complete your nail care routine with a thorough massage of your hands and feet using a hydrating hand cream. This is one of the many helpful winter nail care tips to follow to keep them hydrated and prevent brittleness.
Conclusion
Caring for your nails at home is easy when you have the right tools and techniques. Along with investing in the above-mentioned manicure and pedicure tools and the process of DIY nail care, you must also maintain a balanced diet, stay hydrated avoid nail-biting and protect your nails using gloves when doing the dishes, washing clothes and so on. So, achieve strong, healthy and beautiful nails effortlessly at home or on the go with these tips added to your self-care routine.
