With the cozy and breezy weather of winter comes the challenges of dry and brittle skin. This cold weather can take a toll on your nail care routine as well and result to a series of problems. From cracked cuticles and brittle nails to dry skin, you can see yourself using moisturizes after moisturizes to rid the issues but with minimum results.
Be it men or women, maintaining nails is important to not only ensure their aesthetic appeal and health, but to also maintain overall body well-being. Your nails are home to harmful bacteria that can cause infections and diseases when in contact with the mouth or nose. Hence, winter nail care is significant. Similar to crucial tips to get rid of dry scalp and dandruff in winters, this blog focuses on how men and women can keep their nails healthy, strong and well-groomed without visiting a salon.
Here‘s a list of products that you will need to practice easy and effective nail care tips at home for fruitful results:
1. Bowl of warm water with mild shampoo to soak hands and feet.
2. Soft and Clean Towel to dry hands and feet after cleaning.
3. Vega Simply Soft Cotton Pad to clean nails and remove nail polish if any.
4. Nail Cutter to trim nails safely to the desired length.
5. Nail Filer to shape and smoothen out rough edges of nails.
6. A cuticle pusher and trimmer are used to gently push back the cuticles and remove dead cuticle skin.
7. Moisturizer to hydrate nails and skin around the nails.
Step-by-Step Guide to Follow Effective Winter Nail Care Tips at Home
Prep the Nails
- Clean your nails off dirt and nail polish (if any) using a Vega cotton pad with your regular nail polish remover
- Next, use a Vega nail cutter with curved blades for precision trimming and chrome plates to trim your nails to the preferred length
Soak and Cleanse
- Take a bowl of warm water and mix it with a mild shampoo. Soak your hands followed by your feet for about 10 to 15 minutes. This is one of the many effective nail health tips to soften nails and cuticles
Gently Exfoliate
- Use a gentle scrub and exfoliate the dead skin around your nails on both hands and feet
- While doing one of these nail care tips during the session, scrub other areas of your hands and legs like knuckles and heels for better results
Shape and Tidy your Nails and Cuticles
- Give a round or oval shape to your nails using our nail filer that is gentle on the nails yet effective to give shape. Ensure to file in one direction only to avoid the chances of nail splitting
- Next, use the rubber end of the Vega Cuticle Trimmer & Pusher to push back your cuticles
- In case you have excess skin around your nails, use the trimmer end to remove it gently and prevent irritation
Finish Off by Hydrating and Moisturizing
- Massage your nails with a nourishing cuticle oil that is helpful in hydrating the nails and the skin surrounding them
- Finish off the nail care session by applying a hand and foot moisturizer that comes with hydrating ingredients to avoid skin dryness
Key Takeaway
You can invest in the Vega Manicure Set (Set Of 8 Tools) that comes with 8 high-quality stainless-steel tools. The set consists of a small nail file, small nail clipper, large nail clipper, cuticle trimmer, cuticle scissors, tweezer (square tip), cuticle trimmer with pusher and nail cleaner. Ensure that you keep your nails clean and shaped this winter to prevent them from breaking easily. If you like applying nail colors, start with a base coat followed by your choice of nail shade. Use Vega manicure tools to follow this routine and be assured with healthy and strong nails this winter season.
FAQs
What causes the nails to get brittle in winter?
The cold weather and low humidity in the winter season result to dehydration which can cause the nails to go dry and brittle.
Why should nails be soaked before a manicure?
Soaking helps in softening the nails and cuticles for easy grooming. But you must not over-soak as doing so can weaken the nails.
Can manicure tools be used for pedicure?
Yes, Vega manicure tools can be used for pedicure at home. However, you must clean and sanitize the tools after each use.
Can men and women follow the same nail care routine?
Vega nail grooming tools are designed to be used by both men and women to follow the same nail care routine at home.
How do I sanitize nail care tools at home?
Wash with soap and warm water and ensure to dry them naturally before storing them in a clean and dry space.
