Step 1 – Jessica Restoration – mild / medium strengthener, fine for long term use to maintain results

I have had a few people ask for extra help with their nails and I have recommended taking a break from all treatment products for 2-4 weeks and just applying and massaging in nail oil 4 times a day. By having no barrier product on the nail the oil will absorb more readily, you will see a nice sheen and lustre develop over the days and will notice how silky your nails feel to the touch. Nail oil can be applied behind the free edge to absorb right where it is needed. Your nails will start to look and feel so good you might want to just use oil and not need to use treatment products. What kind of damage are you dealing with? This will determine which kind of nail strengthener you should choose. If your nails are weak and prone to breakage, this is the perfect nail polish to fix them. Simply apply it every other day and watch the results. Once your nails are stronger, you can switch to applying it every 3 or 4 days.I wear Maxiflex active gloves for dry housework and any fetching and carrying, again to give my hands and nails protection. I wear Showa Temres 281’s for wet housework to keep water and chemicals away from my nails and skin. But once your nails are healthier, you can use Nail Defense as a basecoat or topcoat. This will ensure continued protection and nail strength. Remember to allow the polish to dry between applications. This will prevent the polish from becoming lumpy on your nails. Do you have ridges on your nails preventing you from having that perfect manicure? Nail Armor smooths out the ridges while also strengthening your nails. It’s perfect for those with nail damage due to acrylic nails. Nailtiques Formula 2 Plus, Protein treatment for excessive problem nails (post gel or acrylic treatments) Orly Breathable Calcium Boost or Orly Nailtrition used intensively, or the Jessica routine as above.

When using it to strengthen your nails, you should avoid applying regular or gel nail polish . Yes, gel nail polish too. For those who have never tried it, you might be thinking that gel polish strengthens nails . The truth is, gel polish can be harsh when used too often. We do not currently deliver to the Channel Islands, Offshore Islands, Highlands, Scottish Islands and outside of the UK. Each kind of nail strengthener is different. The formulas are specifically designed to treat certain conditions. Some products also have hints of color in them, while others don’t. Gels and acrylics may make us look and feel fabulous but, unfortunately, long-term use damages our nails. Hand washing more than usual (thanks, coronavirus) doesn’t help matters either.

Let’s strengthen those natural nails!

You should note that nail strengtheners can’t be used as antifungal nail polish . If you’re wondering if you can treat toenail fungus with nail polish on , the answer is yes. But you need specialized nail polish for that. The best nail strengthener polish gives you flawless, healthier nails. At ORLY, we have a wide range of polishes from the best peel-off nail polish to the best vegan nail polish . Nailtiques Formula 3, dry, hard, brittle, split nails – Orly Tough Cookie or Orly Breathable Calcium Boost Step 3 – Jessica Critical Care – very strong strengthener, for a boost, not long term use. It is not advisable to start with this product.

If your nails are catching and tearing, creating a split then I recommend using and carrying with you a professional nail file with a fine 240 grit. If your nails are the right length for your lifestyle and have smooth edges then they will not catch. Nails that have this tendency tend to need nail oil and nailtiques Formula 3 or Orly Tough Cookie. This type of nail is dry and brittle and needs moisture and conditioners added regularly. Quite often the nail is reacting to changing hormone levels or medication and it needs TLC.

Weak, ridged nails?

A nail strengthener polish is your best bet if you have weak, damaged, or brittle nails. It’s ideal to add it to your nail routine if you often use harsh products. However, all these methods do require a bit of patience. A strengthening product, on the other hand, can make a huge difference to the appearance of your nails in weeks. What do nail strengtheners do?