Changing the look of your nails

It is not really possible to change the look of your nails as they are genetically determined. However, you can ensure your nails look good through grooming regularly.

Therefore, you need to do the best with what you have been given. By looking after your nails, via a weekly grooming, daily moisturising, protecting them from sunlight and taking proper care of your cuticles, you can ensure you have lovely nails.

Keep your cuticles groomed

Keeping your cuticles well groomed is easy with a little effort. Dryness is the number one reason for getting hangnails, and when your cuticles are ragged, dried and peeling, it’s a sign that you need to moisturise them.

The first step is to apply hand cream, lotion or nail oil and rub it into the cuticle. Even if you occasionally use hand cream, your cuticles are still probably too dry.

Moisturise!

Try to keep a hand moisturiser in your bag and use it several times daily.

One cardinal sin of cuticle care is cutting them. The cuticle is a barrier that keeps bacteria from entering your body, so it's best to leave this delicate skin intact. You should, however, groom your cuticles regularly, because overgrown cuticles can suffocate nail growth.