Homecare for Nails

Looking great means feeling great. There are many different aspects to creating a look that’s good for you and just one aspect of that is your nails which, personally, I find very important if you are putting the finishing touches to an otherwise stunning outfit. 

It’s easy to get carried away with your nails with regular visits to a nail bar – it’s not cheap and costs can stack up heavily whilst you try and maintain that particular level of perfection. I quickly learnt that with a small investment upfront and some self-teaching research, you can achieve the same look by yourself for a fraction of the cost – that’s money saved that you can spend on more exciting things like travelling or a nice meal out. 

By small investment, I mean that most of what you need can be bought from cheap shops like Poundland – here are just a few examples: 

When choosing a colour brand of nail polish, there are many to pick from. I’ve experimented with many colour brands over the years but my personal favourite is Maybelline Super Stay 7 Days Gel – it’s shiny, long-lasting and, most important, it’s affordable. Having got more confident in my abilities, I’ve also experimented with nail art and become obsessed with the many books I’ve bought on the subject Haha… 

Before you even think about applying nail polish, it is very important that you look after the nails themselves. Here are a few of my tips to keep your nails strong and healthy: 

1. Apply Vaseline to your finger and toenail cuticles every night before going to bed. 

2. Moisturise your hands and feet daily with Astral Original moisturiser. 

3. Avoid nail polish remover that contains acetone. 

4. Instead of handwash, use moisturising soap – I recommend baby soap. 

5. Always use a base coat before applying polish. 

6. Take Biotin and vitamin B supplements. 

After lots of practice on myself and my friends, I’m very confident in my abilities – you could say I’ve nailed it 😊