sanitizer is a growth killer! the high alcohol content strips the natural oils right out of our keratin layers, leaving them brittle and dry. ​every time i have to use sanitizer, i follow it up with my favorite nail routine: 1️⃣ a drop of jojoba oil to replace the lost lipids. 2️⃣ a layer of

​once my nails get long enough, i file them into a squoval (square + oval) and use a file to slightly round the edges. this shape distributes the pressure evenly so the corners don't take all the force when you’re typing or working. ​once i started wearing this shape and using my lotion

if you love a dark polish, but hate the yellow stains they left behind, try before you do a base coat, moisturize your nails with jojoba + Vitamin e and let it soak in for 10 minutes. ​then, wipe off the excess and paint. the oil fills the pores of your nail so the pigment can’t sink in and

most people only oil the top of their nails, but that’s only half of what you need! ​your nails are porous on both sides, su you should moistureize both sides. i started applying a drop of my jojoba mix to the underside of my tips twice a day, and it really improved my nails. ​it keeps the t

i used to think i needed one or the other, but my nails didn't start really growing until i used both in conjunction! ​here’s why: the jojoba oil is small enough to actually get inside your nail to keep it flexible. the lotion is there to sit on top and keep the moisture from escaping! ​

Stop letting your nails dry out overnight! Here is exactly how I seal my moisture in every evening. ​Step 1: Apply 1 drop of jojoba/vit-e mix to each cuticle. Step 2: Massage for 20 seconds (stimulates growth!). Step 3: Apply a pea-sized amount of Cetaphil over the oil to lock it in.

One tiny snag means a broken nail by tomorrow. Here is how I stop a snag before it gets worse! ​1️⃣ The fabric test: Run your nail over a piece of fabric. If it catches, don't ignore it! 2️⃣ File: Use a file (preferably a glass one) and go in ONE direction only. 3️⃣ Seal: Apply oi

I really thought I had ruined my nails for good after years of polish. They were dry, yellowed, and wouldn't grow past my fingertips without snapping or peeling. ​This routine completely saved them. If you're struggling with your nails, this might help you. ​Here’s what I did: 1️⃣ I

i used to be SO bad at keeping up with a routine. I decided that it would be easier if i just started carrying everything with me. now, whenever i’m just sitting around, it's easy for me to work on my nails. ​these things are really only thing that saved my nails after i stopped wearing hea

Guess what! That nail hardener you're using? It likely uses formaldehyde to make your nails stiff like plastic. But... plastic SHATTERS. ​I have been using jojoba oil instead! It stops my nails from snapping, and let's them bend instead. Flexibility = strength. ​Read the ingredients

Stop! Every time you use metal tools to clean under your nails or cut your cuticles, you are causing micro-trauma to the nail matrix. ♡ Instead of cuticle clippers, try soaking your hands in warm until the cuticles are soft. Then gently push them back with a sift towel or a wooden cuticle pushe

Some people naturally have more transparent nails due to genetbut there is a HUGE difference between "genetically clear" and "dehydration clear. 🕵️‍♀️ ​When there's a problem: If your tips are clear, peeling, and snapping, your nails are literally starving for moisture. When the

If you aren't sealing your nails before bed, you're losing 8 hours of hydration to your bedsheets. They asorb the moisture before it can soak into your nail! This 1-minute habit is what has been keeping my nails healthy and strong. ♡ ​Jojoba + Vitamin e to soak deep into the nail. 🧪

Did you know nails are estimated to be 1000x more porous than skin? Every time you wash dishes or shower, your nails soak up water, swell, and then shrink. This causes the layers to peel apart! ​I started an oil shield method to protect them: applying a vitamin e and Jojoba mix before I touc

I stopped cutting my cuticles, and my hands have never been healthier! ​When you cut your cuticles, your body overproduces skin to heal the area, leading to peeling, hard hangnails. ​Try this routine instead: 1️⃣ ​Apply Jojoba after every hand wash. ​Seal with Cetaphil before bed and when

I learned I should NEVER clean without gloves if I want my nails to stay strong. ​Household cleaners and even dish soap are designed to cut grease. Since your nails are held together by natural oils (sebum!), those soaps actually dissolve the oil holding your nail layers together. ​Here'

I reallyyy wanted to grow my natural nails long and healthy! But I knew that I needed to understand how nail growth works first. I did my research, and this is what I found: The Matrix is the area under your cuticle where your nail grows from. Most people just oil the tips, but the real growth

Your nails are jewels not tools! 💎 ​Every time you use your nail to scrape up a sticker or open a can, you’re creating micro-fractures in the tip. Even if it doesn't break today, that's where the split will start next week! ​If you want to grow your nails long, follow these rules:

​I make my own nail serum at home and keep it in an amber bottle to protect the ingredients from sunlight: Step 1: Fill your bottle with 1 tbs jojoba oil. Step 2: Add 5-6 drops of vitamin e oil. Step 3: Shake and apply 2-3x a day. ​Save this recipe for your daily routine! Have you e