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The ultimate nail guide: perfect nails in 3 phases

The ultimate nail guide:

perfect nails in 3 phases

The ultimate nail guide: perfect nails in 3 phases

Your outfit is spot on and your coiffe is styled into perfection - your nails can’t be left behind. Making an appointment at your nail salon is an option, but if you love self-care, then a self-manicure is a piece of cake. Discover our 3-phase plan for perfectly looking and nourished nails. 

PHASE 1: Daily habits

As is the case with everything, your nails benefit from good habits: simple, easy-to-do things that optimize your nails’ condition. 

PHASE 1: Daily habits

As is the case with everything, your nails benefit from good habits: simple, easy-to-do things that optimize your nails’ condition. 

A clean start

Nails mostly consist of keratin – a type of protein that benefits from vitamins and minerals in our food. Aiming for healthy nails? Then eating well and clean is a must. Simultaneously avoid elements that weaken nails. Like chemicals in cleaning products, so always wear cleaning gloves. And what about chemical nail products? There are enough natural alternatives to be found. This prevents nails from becoming soft and brittle.

 

Optimal hydration

Drinking plenty of water does so much for our bodies – including our nails. And don’t forget about external hydration; think nourishing products for cuticles and hands. 

A clean start

Nails mostly consist of keratin – a type of protein that benefits from vitamins and minerals in our food. Aiming for healthy nails? Then eating well and clean is a must. Simultaneously avoid elements that weaken nails. Like chemicals in cleaning products, so always wear cleaning gloves. And what about chemical nail products? There are enough natural alternatives to be found. This prevents nails from becoming soft and brittle.

 

Optimal hydration

Drinking plenty of water does so much for our bodies – including our nails. And don’t forget about external hydration; think nourishing products for cuticles and hands. 

PHASE 2: Decent preparation

Being well prepared, makes the rest a whole lot easier and will benefit the longevity of the final result. Follow the 5-step plan below.

PHASE 2: Decent preparation

Being well prepared, makes the rest a whole lot easier and will benefit the longevity of the final result. Follow the 5-step plan below.

1. Clean your nails with an acetone-free nail polish remover – preferably one with natural ingredients. This removes old polish and dirt for better adhesion of the nail polish. 

  1. Clean your nails with an acetone-free nail polish remover – preferably one with natural ingredients. This removes old polish and dirt for better adhesion of the nail polish. 

2. Cut and file your nails into the desired shape.


3. Pamper your nails and cuticles with a simple nail bath: mix some lukewarm water and a few drops of mild facewash in a bowl and soak your nails for 3 minutes. While you’re at it, give your hands a well-deserved scrub.


4. Your cuticles are now soft from the bath. Carefully push back your cuticles and massage with some nourishing cuticle oil and apply hand cream on hands.

2. Cut and file your nails into the desired shape.


3. Pamper your nails and cuticles with a simple nail bath: mix some lukewarm water and a few drops of mild facewash in a bowl and soak your nails for 3 minutes. While you’re at it, give your hands a well-deserved scrub.


4. Your cuticles are now soft from the bath. Carefully push back your cuticles and massage with some nourishing cuticle oil and apply hand cream on hands.


5. Apply some alcohol to a cotton pad to remove the remaining grease from the surface of your nails while your hands and cuticles stay nourished.


5. Apply some alcohol to a cotton pad to remove the remaining grease from the surface of your nails while your hands and cuticles stay nourished.



PHASE 3: Lacquer up

When the good habits are set and the foundation has been laid, it’s time for the real deal! 


PHASE 3: Lacquer up

When the good habits are set and the foundation has been laid, it’s time for the real deal! 


Base coat

A base coat does 3 crucial things: it creates a good adhesive basis, prevents discoloration of your nails from nail polish and nowadays, base coats even nourish and strengthen your nails. In short, a step that should never be skipped. 

Base coat

A base coat does 3 crucial things: it creates a good adhesive basis, prevents discoloration of your nails from nail polish and nowadays, base coats even nourish and strengthen your nails. In short, a step that should never be skipped. 

Add color

Time for the fun part: adding a pop of color - the options are limitless! Tip: apply some Vaseline on the skin around your nails to easily remove any ‘spilled’ nail polish afterwards. 


Add color

Time for the fun part: adding a pop of color - the options are limitless! Tip: apply some Vaseline on the skin around your nails to easily remove any ‘spilled’ nail polish afterwards. 

Top coat

Time for the finishing touch: the top coat. This final protective layer prevents chipping and scratching and adds extra shine. 

Top coat

Time for the finishing touch: the top coat. This final protective layer prevents chipping and scratching and adds extra shine. 

Want to learn more about ultimate hand care? Then read our blog 'Dry hands? Care for them in 3 steps.'


Interested in more hand and nail care? Quickly check out our Handcare category.

Want to learn more about ultimate hand care? Then read our blog 'Dry hands? Care for them in 3 steps.'


Interested in more hand and nail care? Quickly check out our Handcare category.

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