Nail Care A Must-Try Treatment: Nail Envy Nail Strengthener If you’ve ever gotten your hands on a bottle of OPI Nail Envy, then you know it’s one magical potion that does exactly what it says it will do – make everyone envy your nails big time. Coconut Oil: Oil is extremely important with nail repair and upkeep. The health of your nails rests in the cuticle. When they are parched, torn or infected - nails can't grow. You can use just about any type of oil (almond, Vitamin E, etc) but I prefer coconut oil not just for it's ability to hydrate and protect, but also because it has antibacterial properties. I applied it to clean, dry nails each morning then massaged it into my nail, cuticle and fingertip. I never washed or rubbed it off, letting it absorb on it's own.

Sally Hansen Cuticle Massage Cream: During the day I applied massage cream. I did it at least 2 times per day, but even more if I had my hands in water, went swimming etc. I like the Sally Hansen cream because it comes in an easily portable jar that you can put in your purse and use on the go. The OPI Nail Envy range is especially formulated to help nourish and strengthen weak, brittle nails. This effective nail treatment encourages healthy nail growth for longer, stronger and harder...Nail Envy by OPI states that it provides maximum strengthening with hydrolyzed wheat protein and calcium for harder, stronger, natural nails. But does it work? The Original Nail Envy nail strengthener formula was reinvented with a matte finish. This is perfect for someone who wants natural matte nails look but added strength. Nail Envy® nail strengthener with Tri-Flex Technology™ strengthens and protects against chipping, peeling, and splitting, resulting in healthy-looking, vibrant nails that are 95% stronger in 1 week.*

With this product, you paint a couple of coats of OPI Nail Envy on to start with, then add another coat every second day for a week, at which point you remove it all and start again. In between coats, you can apply nail polish as normal: I don’t wear it all the time, but it’s good to have the option if I want it! The first lesson I learned is that you won't get far using only a nail strengthener. Your nails require moisture and massage. You heard me: MASSAGE YOUR NAILS. Your cuticles, to be more precise. Healthy moisture and blood flow to the cuticle area is what grows strong, healthy nails. So, I put together a full daily system. HOW TO APPLY NAIL ENVY OPI NATURAL NAIL STRENGTHENER After one week of wear, remove the OPI Nail Envy Original Formula with an acetone-free nail polish remover.

Optional : Best Cuticle Pusher and Spoon Nail Cleaner Set - The curved spoon edges of the cuticle pushers are designed to follow the natural shape of your nails, preventing any damage to sensitive skin. Use the other side to clean under your nails. For natural and acrylic nails. Our original Nail Envy nail strengthener formula is designed to add strength to weak or damaged nails. You can use this as a base coat or wear it on its own when your nails need a little TLC. OPI Nail Envy Matte You'll have to play the waiting game to achieve longer stronger natural nails - At first the change was amazing. Within two weeks my nails looked completely different and I thought they would be long in no time. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. As you can tell from the name, this is designed to treat the nail itself as well as the cuticle: I normally use it a few times a day on my cuticles, and will rub it into my nails too, any time I’m not wearing polish, to try to keep them healthy. My OPI Nail Envy Review This rich navy blue nail strengthener will toughen up nails big time thanks to Tri-Flex Technology™, a liquid shield that reinforces the nail with layer-building strength.