A fresh manicure can uplift your mood. But between ornate designs, gel polishes, and extensions, your natural nails are taking a beating. Sporting the latest manicure trend can leave your nails looking ragged and feeling even worse. Brittle, weak, and dry nails are no one’s friend, but they can also lead to a cycle of unhealthy nail care. That’s where nail growth serums come in. As a potent combination of nourishing ingredients, they are the answer to reviving your nails and keeping them long and strong.
A few weeks away from the salon not only saves you money, it also benefits your nails. “Even if it’s just a short time, taking a break with a nail growth serum allows you to focus on getting your nails back to optimal health,” says Mazza Hanna, CEO of Nailing Hollywood. To learn more, we spoke with two industry nail experts on the benefits of nail growth serums and how to incorporate them into your beauty routines.
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- Mazz Hanna is the CEO of Nailing Hollywood
- Thea Green is the founder of Nails.INC and INC.Redible Cosmetics
What are nail-growth serums?
Like your go-to face serum, a nail growth serum can be the difference between a dull, dehydrated look and a healthy one. Put simply, they’re the extra step you didn’t know your nails needed. “These products are typically fortified with vitamins and minerals that strengthen and support a healthy environment for optimal nail health and growth,” says Hanna. It’s easy to overlook nail care beyond your monthly trips to the salon. But this simple step can ensure that your fingernails stay healthy for better manicures in the long run.
What are the benefits of nail growth serums?
Longer and stronger nails from a topical polish sounds too good to be true, right? However, that’s not the case with nail growth serums. According to Thea Green, founder of Nails.INC and INC.redible Cosmetics, these serums offer an array of benefits. “Nail growth serums are designed to promote healthier, stronger nails and treat common issues such as brittleness and dryness,” she says.
The formulas pack a powerful punch and can provide noticeable results with regular use. Green explains that most include a nutrient-rich base, containing a blend of vitamins and moisturizing agents to fortify and nourish your nails and cuticles. “Hydrating and strengthening ingredients are also key for reducing breakage and restoring softness,” she says.
How to use a nail growth serum
Incorporating a nail serum into your beauty regimen is a lot easier than you may think. Instead of an extra step, Hanna recommends looking at it as part of your nightly skin-care routine. “Most products can be applied to the nail plate and the cuticle, to work like a strengthening step before bed,” she says.
Application methods may vary, so Green mentions that it’s best to find a product that feels comfortable in your routine. A dense brush will allow you to coat the nail but may not be ideal for reaching the cuticles. “Products with an eyedropper are a little easier to use on the cuticle and base of the nail plate,” says Green.
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