The perfect nail care at home with CATRICE
For beautiful hands and feet, healthy, well-groomed nails are a must. The secret of beautiful long fingernails is proper nail care. But you don’t regularly make it to the nail studio for manicures and pedicures? Don’t worry, that’s not necessary at all. With a little practice, you will become a nail care professional yourself, save a lot of money and can care for your hands and feet comfortably in your own bathroom, in front of the TV or on your terrace.
Healthy nails thanks to proper nail care
With the right nail care, whether long or short, you can help your nails maintain their natural protection. This is important to keep your fingernails and toenails healthy and to help you show off your hands and feet without shame. Dry and brittle nails are usually caused by incorrect nail care. But how do you take good care of your skin, fingernails and toenails? To make sure your fingernails are beautiful and long, here are some guidance on how to care for your nails at home.
Gentle cleaning of the toe and fingernails
First, remove nail polish and cream residue. In general, all nail polish removers contain solvents that are not optimal for the toe or fingernail. Acetone removers make it super easy to remove the paint without harsh rubbing, but are particularly aggressive and dry out the toes, fingernails and cuticles.
Do not use nail polish removers with acetone for acrylic nails, as this will attack and damage the artificial nails. For brittle nails, it is recommended to use a nail polish remover that contains additional nourishing substances.
Drizzle a cotton pad with the remover, place the pad on the nail and wait briefly. Then wipe the paint down with little pressure.
Once the lacquer has finished, gently wash your hands with a mild soap and a nail brush. If there is still dirt under the nails, scrape out the leftovers with a wooden stick, do not use a metal file. The hard material could cause injury to your nail bed, which not only feels uncomfortable, but can also promote nail fungus and inflammation.
Preparing for nail care
To prevent the nail and cuticles from tearing or being injured during hand and foot care, it is important that both are softened. The best way to do this is to take a relaxing hand and foot bath with a nourishing oil as an added bonus. Jojoba oil, avocado oil or olive oil are particularly suitable. Of course, you can also treat your toe and fingernails after a bath or shower, because they are usually sufficiently soaked afterwards.
Caring for cuticles and shortening nails
If the cuticles are too long, the hands quickly appear unnourished and the oval shape of the nail is lost. If you have excess cuticles, massage in some oil first and gently push back the soft skin with a manicure stick. Experts advise not to cut cut cuticles. The next step in nail care is shortening. Use a file, scissors or a nail clipper to get your finger and toe nails in the right shape and length.
Now comes the paint
The most beautiful step during Beauty Time at home is the nail care finish: nail polishing. It is important to not only apply the coloured nail polish to the bare nail. For the nail to be protected and the nail polish to last for a long time, the following sequence is recommended:
Base coat
Nail Polish
Top coat
The base coat or base coat is the best foundation for the perfect finish. This allows you to protect and care for your fingernails and toenails. Once the base is applied, the nail polish can follow.
Instead of a thick layer, it is better to apply two thin layers one after the other. This not only makes the colour more intense, the nail polish is also more resistant to dents or other marks.
Once both layers have dried, the top coat is finally added to the nail. The top coat seals CATRICE nail polish, making it last longer.
Incidentally, nail polish stains outside your finger or toenail can be easily repaired with a cotton swab. Dip it lightly into nail polish remover and gently walk over the covered areas.
Tips for beautiful fingernails
In everyday life, the fingernails in particular are heavily stressed. Frequent hand washing or treatment with disinfectants and cleaning agents makes them brittle and dry. However, brittle nails can also be a sign of nutritional deficiency. With these tips, you can prevent cracked fingernails and inflammation on your nail bed:
Take care of your diet: Water, vitamin A, biotin and zinc are all important for healthy fingernails.
Put on nail polish-free days again and again.
Treat your hands and fingernails to a treatment regularly.
Use a nail hardener.
Only use cleaning agents with gloves.
There are various **nail care products **to restore shine to dry fingernails. A nail bath with almond oil or regular application with a moisturising nail cream, a nail oil or a nutrient-rich nail serum will help restore shine.
Match your CATRICE lipstick to your nail polish colour to make sure your look is right.
Which instruments do I use to get the best nail care?
To properly care for your toes and fingernails, you don’t need high-class equipment like a nail salon, but you’ll definitely need suitable utensils. We recommend that you:
Nail brush
Manicure sticks
coarse and fine nail file
Nail scissors or clippers
Especially when shortening the nails, it is important to use the right utensil. The firmer toenails can be shortened easily with the nail scissors or a nail clipper. For the fingernails, it is best to let your fingers off the scissors, because when cutting, small cracks usually occur in the nail plate. Simply use a coarse nail file to reach the desired length.
A fine polishing file is suitable for subsequently shaping** the **nails and removing rough patches. When filing, make sure you only file in one direction. This prevents the edge of the nail from fraying.
Beautiful nails without a guilty conscience
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