Dry cuticles = dehydrated cuticles!!

Dry cuticles are caused by lack of moisture in the cuticle and surrounding skin causing hang nails, cracked or torn cuticles, and plain old dry skin J

While hand lotion is a great topical solution, it acts more as a glove of protection to shield your hands and nails from the elements.  I like to think of it as the outer layer of protection.

Cuticle or nail oil is the fastest carrier to condition your cuticles quick!! Oil carries faster than lotion, penetrating deep into the skin and healing dryness from the inside out.  Oils that have jojoba oil, like OPI Avoplex and Creative Nail Solar Oil, carries and delivers moisture even faster, b/c jojoba oil is a great carrier oil!!

So the next time your cuticles are crying for some TLC, reach for the cuticle oil before the lotion and you’ll see a world of difference!!

Blog by: Rachel Gribbin

Guests ask me every day the age old question, “What can I do to make my polish last longer?”  Well, the answer is prepare and protect.

Nail polish break down occurs 2 ways. First, it is caused by natural and artificial oils in the nail still being present when the polish and base coat is applied.  Second, nail polish can chip and peel by the top coat wearing down over a period of time.

So, preparing the nail prior to polishing is the key step 1.  If you are at a salon, make sure they use a nail primer such as OPI Bond Aid to remove all oils from the nail before they apply the base coat.  For your at home manicure, you can use polish remover or alcohol on a paper towel to wipe the nail down. (don’t use cotton, it leaves fuzzy residue.)

After you prep the nail, be sure to use a base coat and 2 coats of color followed by a top coat.  The top coat be can a fast dry or regular but always use a top coat.  Step 2 is protection. A top coat typically last 2-3 days of average wear.  So, reapply after 3 days a quick top coat and your color will last for days longer!!

Prepare + protect = perfect polish

Blog by: Rachel Gribbin