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You've just indulged in a manicure or pedicure, and you love how your nails look. How can you keep them looking nice as long as possible? Here are our tips for maintaining your manicure and pedicure at home. We'll start with extending the life of your manicure first: Hydrate: You've just gotten a manicure, so you want to keep your hands soft! Rub cuticle oil into your nail beds and cuticles once or twice a day to keep them moisturized. Dry cuticles can pull at your polish and

It always feels great to get your nails done, and the length and strength that gel and acrylic nails add can be hard to beat. Plus, they last a lot longer than regular polish. But when gel and acrylics aren't done properly, it can lead to significant nail damage, allergy, and weak nails. This week, we're talking about how to spot damage from improperly applied gel and acrylic nails, and some next steps to take. Acrylic Nails Acrylic nails have been around longer than their ge

April 4 is Vitamin C Day, and while we often think of Vitamin C for immune health, it also offers many benefits for the hair, skin, and nails. ( Find a post about antioxidants in skincare here. ) Vitamin C benefits for the skin: Brightens and evens the skin tone: Vitamin C can inhibit melanin production, helping to fade brown spots and hyperpigmentation. It also brightens the skin tone, great for transitioning to spring and summer skincare. Boosts collagen production: Vitamin

In honor of Hyaluronic Acid Day on January 21, we're taking a look into this widely-used skincare ingredient. What is hyaluronic acid? How can it help your skin? What are the best ways to use it? We've got the answers to all these questions and more. What is hyaluronic acid? According to the Cleveland Clinic , hyaluronic acid is "a gooey, slippery substance that your body produces naturally." It's been found in the joints, eyes, and skin. Hyaluronic acid has many functions i

Last week, we tackled some common hair myths . This week, we're taking on common nail myths so you can keep those claws looking great...

Last week, we talked about the health benefits of manicures that go beyond the aesthetic. This week, we're tackling pedicures! This...

Why do I need a manicure? Are there any benefits, other than cosmetic, to caring for my nails? We get it. Manicures (and pedicures) are...