Our tips for strong, beautiful nails

Our nails are complex structures, but thankfully looking after them is simple when you understand what your nails need and the natural products that can help.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR NAILS

Our nails consist of multiple complex layers – the nail bed (deepest layer), nail matrix, nail folds and the nail plate or outer layer. Our nails are put under pressure every day, meaning that they are at risk of breaking or softening. Hand sanitizer, soaps, heating and cooling, along with dehydration and diet can all impact how strong and resilient our nails are. Like the rest of our bodies, they need care and support to keep them strong and healthy.

CARING FOR YOUR NAILS

Simple lifestyle changes, like ensuring we’re eating a balanced diet full of healthy greens and staying hydrated, help nourish our nails from the inside out. Being mindful of how we use our nails will also ensure we don’t cause unnecessary breakages – this means not using our nails as tools (stop using your nails to scratch off those stubborn stickers!) and using a glass file to smooth out any edges before they get caught and tear.

Then there are natural products that we can use to support our nails from the outside. We recommend creating a personal routine that includes natural nail strengthener and cuticle oil to smooth out any edges before they get caught and tear.

NAIL STRENGTHENER FOR HEALTHY NAILS

Nail strengthener supports our nails by providing them with the essential ingredients they need to be nourished and restored. Our natural nail strengthener is made from Sugar cane, Cotton and Cassava, ingredients that are not only sustainable, but highly effective. 

HOW TO USE

Simply apply two coats of Nail Strengthener on clean, dry nails twice a week. Remove it between applications with a nail polish remover (preferably acetone free or you will undo some of the good work you have done) and start the process again. Nail Strengthener can also be applied as a base coat to help your nail polish adhere to the natural nail while protecting and strengthening your nail bed

Take note of how your nails respond to the treatment routine. Our nails are as individual as us and you’ll soon find what works for you and your nails. People with very weak nails may need to apply more often and people with stronger nails may just need a little bit of support once a week under colour.

A NATURAL FORMULA FOR NATURAL RESULTS

Our Nail Strengthener consists of three main ingredients to support the growth of strong, healthy nails – Alpha Hydroxy Acid/Glycolic Acid (AHA), Organic Silicium and Methyl Sulfonyl Methane/Dimethyl Sulfone (MSM) – all derived from natural ingredients like sugar cane, cotton and cassava.

AHA is a naturally occurring acid made from sugarcane, used to rejuvenate brittle nails. It gently removes expired keratin and balances ph levels to allow better absorption and maintenance of the natural oils that keep the nail plate structure strong. Restoring, rejuvenating and hardening as it goes.

Organic silicium is an essential, naturally - occurring trace element often used in hair skin and nails supplements. It is a conditioning agent that binds keratin and restructures the nail plate, improving the strength of the natural nail.

MSM is responsible for making nails hard and is a crucial component of collagen production. Topical MSM directly interacts with nail keratin to help strengthen your keratin network and harden nails.

We've also added a few extras to give your nails the nourishment (and strength!) they need. With a high gloss finish to make them look as good as they feel.

SUPPORT GROWTH WITH CUTICLE OIL

Our nails start to grow from under the skin at the base of your nail, towards the knuckle – like the roots of a tree. Keeping this area hydrated with a good, penetrative natural cuticle oil will support the new nail growth to come through stronger and healthier. Think of it like lip gloss for your nails and use it as often as you can. We recommend daily applications.

CONTINUE THE ROUTINE

By making sure you use gentle, acetone-free remover you ensure you don’t undo all the good work you have done! Acetone will strip the nail of its natural oils and dry out the healthy structure you are working on, your natural nail.

Being careful of how you nourish your nails through lifestyle and with tools such as Nail Strengthener, Cuticle Oil, Glass File and Acetone-free Remover, all help keep your nails cared for and give them the opportunity to grow long and strong.