Discover how to take care of your nails this winter with tips and tricks from The Beauty Specialist. 

As we head into the winter season, temperatures drop and it’s not only our skin that becomes drier, but our hands and nails too. Colder weather can contribute to making our nails dry and more brittle, meaning it’s really important to take extra care of your nails and hands throughout the wintery months. So what are The Beauty Specialist’s top nail tips? In this blog post, we dive into why the winter weather affects our nails, how to take care of your nails and hands and nail care treatments with The Beauty Specialist. 

Why is the winter so harsh on our nails?

With cold temperatures comes dehydrated and drier skin. This can affect the whole body, including your nails. The cells that work to form the outer layers of your skin, also form nails. In the winter, our skins are stripped more of the essential oils that keep our nails healthy and forming strong. This combined with the amount of hand sanitising we’ve all done in recent years means that our hands and nails are in need of some real TLC. Do you find your nails to be weaker during winter, prone to breaking and more brittle? Consider investing some time into a nail and hand care regimen. 

How to take care of your nails and hands this Winter

Luckily there are some easy, at-home steps you can take to help take care of your nails and hands during winter. Alongside this, you can look into professional treatments to keep your nails in tip-top shape. Find below a few tips to show some extra care for your nails in cold weather:

1. Use hand cream regularly

The first step to healthier, happier nails is making sure our hands are kept moisturised. Using hand cream regularly ensures that the skin around your nails is kept hydrated and less flaky. Keep a small tube of hand cream in your handbag so it’s easy to apply throughout the day, and have another cream handy on your nightstand to apply at night. Our favourite at The Beauty Specialist is this “https://thebeautyspecialist.com.au/product/hand-body-moisturising-emulsion-35-5ml/”JESSICA Hand & Body Moisturising Emulsion, as it leaves hands smooth without that oily feeling.

2.Moisturise your nails with cuticle oil

Good cuticle health dictates how strong and durable our nails are. This means it’s crucial to take care of moisturising our cuticle area regularly, and what better way to do that than with a hydrating oil? Using a cuticle oil helps to lock in moisture and boost the strength of your nails to avoid breakage and splitting. Apply a small drop of oil to each nail before going to bed each night,“https://thebeautyspecialist.com.au/product/mini-phenomen-cuticle-oil/”we recommend this one from JESSICA.

3.Protect your hands and nails where possible

Other than cold weather, our hands and nails are also stripped of hydrating oils by exposure to chemicals. For example, regular at-home manicures could see you using nail polish remover frequently. This removing lotion is packed with an ingredient called acetone that strips nails and leaves them dry and prone to splitting. Consider laying off the harsh chemical polish removers for a while, and focus instead on keeping your nails protected and growing strong. 

4.Avoid harsh hand soaps

Many soaps and hand washes also contain harsh, drying ingredients that over time can weaken your nails. Try wearing rubber gloves if you’re regularly washing up or getting your hands dirty. Alternatively, you can opt for a moisturising hand soap that will help to protect your natural nails. 

5.Seek regular professional manicure treatments 

One of the best ways to keep   your nails in the best shape is   regular professional manicures. By getting a monthly manicure this winter, all your needs can be tended to by a professional therapist to ensure healthy and strong nails. Most salon manicures involve cuticle and nail treatment, as well as the inclusion of hand massage with nourishing creams and cuticle oils. 

Putting nail care first with The Beauty Specialist

The Beauty Specialist salon is the only place you need to be this winter to tend to all your nail-care needs. We offer a range of manicure and pedicure treatments to help strengthen weak nails and transcend you into utter relaxation. “https://thebeautyspecialist.com.au/treatments/”Take a look at our list of luxury treatments here, and contact Petro to get booked in today.