What’s your nail type?
Knowing the answer to this question is key to adopting targeted, effective care that will preserve the beauty and health of your nails while helping you avoid common mistakes that could weaken them further. So, which nail team are you on?
The Healthy Nails Crew
Are your natural nails strong, free from any signs of dryness? Do they grow regularly and without flaws? Lucky you! But don’t get too complacent. Keep this precious asset intact by following a maintenance routine that nourishes, hydrates, and protects your nails from external damage.
The Ridged Nails Gang
Notice any vertical or horizontal lines appearing on your nails? That means your nails are ridged. These “nail wrinkles” are often linked to ageing, though they can also result from health issues, emotional stress, or a lack of nutrients. But don’t worry – there are specific treatments available to help you regain beautifully smooth nails.
The Soft Nails Tribe
If your nails bend or curl easily, there’s no denying it: your nails are soft. This lack of firmness can be caused by various factors, from excess moisture and nutritional deficiencies to pollution or too many gel manicures. A tailored care routine can help you regain strong, healthy-growing nails.
The Brittle Nails Squad
Do your nails break at the edges easily? Have they lost their natural flexibility? If so, it’s clear: your nails have become brittle. This fragility may stem from genetics, ageing, or exposure to harsh chemicals and heating during the winter – all of which dry out your nails and make them lose their suppleness. A hydration boost is essential!
The Splitting Nails Clan
Did you know that nails are like a layered mille-feuille of keratin cells held together by a cement-like “cream filling”? When this cement deteriorates, the layers separate, causing nail splitting. This often happens after prolonged exposure to water, harsh chemicals, or damaging manicures. It’s time to kickstart the cement production and seal those layers back together.
The Damaged-by-Manicures Group
We get it – flaunting gorgeously polished nails all the time is oh-so-tempting for manicure lovers. But if semi-permanent nail polish applications are too frequent without restorative care between treatments, and involve potentially harmful chemicals or harsh removal techniques, your nails will bear the brunt, becoming thin and brittle at best. If your nails are damaged, deep nourishment and repair are a must.
Daily nail care routine: what’s yours?
Manucurist has crafted a bespoke care plan for each nail type, offering two levels of care: a regular routine and an Ultimate mode for deeper treatment.
Our routine for healthy nails
Duration of the treatment: Two weeks.
Care steps:
- A drop of Complete Serum daily, gently massaged into the nails and surrounding skin. This serum has a refreshing gel texture that hydrates and softens the nail plate and surrounding cuticles. It stimulates nail growth and regeneration.
- The Base 5.5 is rich in antioxidants and hydrating agents. It strengthens the keratin and helps prevent breakage and splitting. Apply it every other day on clean nails without removing the previous layer. You can also use it as a protective base coat before applying Green™ nail polish.
- After one week, remove any residue and apply Active™ Glow. This treatment deeply nourishes and adds a delicate tinted glow for a healthy, radiant look.
In Ultimate mode, you can enhance this routine with the following:
- In addition to the Complete Serum, gently massage a drop of Green Oil onto each nail daily.
- After one week, use a bit of Effective Emollient and a cuticle stick to push back your cuticles, then apply Active™ Glow.
Pro tip: Your best friend for keeping your natural nails healthy? Moisturisation! Keep a bottle of Botanical Cream near the sink to remind you to hydrate your hands after washing. During winter, when the cold dries out your skin, pop a tube of Hand Cream in your bag for hydration on the go.
Our routine for ridged nails
Duration of the treatment: Three weeks, or four if your nails are heavily ridged.
Care steps:
- Lightly buff the surface of your nails with the preparation file to smooth the ridges.
- Apply one drop of Green Oil daily, gently massaging it into your nails and cuticles to nourish deeply.
- Use Active™ Smooth on your prepped nails and reapply every two days without removing the previous layer. This all-in-one perfecter, enriched with castor oil fibres, Hexanal, AHA, and vitamin E, smooths the nail surface and instantly blurs ridges for flawless nails.
In Ultimate mode, you can boost your care routine as follows:
- After one week of care, thoroughly clean your nails and apply the S.O.S. Mask. Leave it on overnight to form a super-hydrating layer that deeply repairs your nails. Rinse off with soapy water the next morning.
- Support your nails from within with Nail Boost supplements: four capsules a day for a month. For even stronger nails, continue with two capsules daily for two more months.
Our routine for damaged, brittle, or splitting nails
Duration of the treatment: Two weeks, or four if your nails are severely damaged.
Care steps:
- Massage a few drops of Green Oil daily into your nails and their contours to nourish deeply.
- Apply S.O.S. Base every two days on clean nails without removing the previous layer. This base, specially designed for fragile nails and enriched with vitamin B5 and AHA, strengthens and restructures the nail plate.
- After one week, thoroughly clean your nails before applying the S.O.S. Mask, leaving it on overnight for intense hydration and peeling it off the next morning with water.
In Ultimate mode, you can complement this routine with the following:
- In addition to Green Oil, massage your nails and surrounding areas daily with a drop of Complete Serum.
- Start a supplement course to strengthen your nails from within and provide them with the necessary vitamins. Take four Nail Boost capsules a day for one month. For stronger nails, continue with two capsules daily for a further two months.
Our routine for soft nails
Duration of the treatment: Two weeks, or four weeks if your nails are extremely soft.
Care steps:
- Apply a drop of Green Oil daily, massaging gently to nourish your nails and cuticles in depth.
- Apply the Base Force every two days on clean nails without removing the previous layer. This fortifying base acts as a strengthener that restores and solidifies the nail plate, helping nails grow back stronger.
- At the same time, reinforce your nails from within by taking four Nail Boost capsules a day for one month.
In Ultimate mode, you can boost this routine with the following treatments:
- In addition to Green Oil, massage your nails and cuticles daily with a drop of Complete Serum.
- Once your nails start to feel stronger (after around two weeks), apply Active™ Glow to continue nourishing them with natural active ingredients while boosting their shine.
- Continue your supplement course with two Nail Boost capsules a day for an additional two months.
Whatever your nail type, you now have all the tips and products you need to pamper, hydrate, and grow your nails – taking care of them from root to tip. Nail care forever!
