Nail care at home
Good nail care is the foundation for beautiful, long-lasting nails. Whether you want to care for your natural nails or help your Gel Polish last longer, you’ll find the right products here.
Here you’ll find everything you need for your nail care routine – from moisturizing oils to tools that make your routine easy and effective.
Essential products for your nail routine
A complete nail care routine includes both daily care for the nail and cuticles, as well as the necessary preparation when applying Gel Polish or other gel products. By including the right products in your routine, you can achieve beautiful, long-lasting results.
Which essential products do you need for a complete nail care routine?
For a thorough and complete nail care routine, we recommend these essential products:
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Cuticle Oil: Moisturizes and nourishes the cuticles and nail, helping to keep them soft and supple. You can use a regular Cuticle Oil or a convenient Cuticle Oil Pen.
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Nail file: Use it to shape the nails and smooth the edges, so they look neat and are less likely to split.
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Cuticle pusher: Used to gently push back the cuticles before applying polish.
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Dehydrator: Removes moisture and oil from the nail surface, so your Base Coat and Gel Polish adhere properly.
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Primer: Creates a sticky surface that improves adhesion and helps your Gel Polish last longer.
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Base Coat: The first layer you apply. It creates a layer between the natural nail and the color and helps the color adhere.
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Top Coat: The final layer that seals your Gel Polish. It gives a beautiful, glossy finish and protects against wear.
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Cleanser: Used to remove the sticky layer that appears after curing your gel products.
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UV/LED lamp: Essential for curing all your gel products, including Base Coat, Gel Polish and Top Coat.
Caring for and preparing the nail
When working with Gel Polish, Liquid Builder Gel or Polygel, proper preparation and aftercare are important for a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Each step has its purpose:
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Dehydrator and Primer: Use Dehydrator to remove natural oils and moisture from the nail. Then apply Primer, which improves the adhesion of the subsequent gel layers.
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Base Coat: This layer creates a smooth base for your Gel Polish. It forms a layer between the natural nail and the color and helps the color stay in place.
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Top Coat: Once your Gel Polish is cured, Top Coat seals your work. It provides a glossy surface and protects against scratches and chipping.
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Cleanser: After curing Top Coat, there will often be a sticky layer. Wipe this off with Cleanser to reveal the full shine.
Tools for your nail care
The right tools make your nail care routine easier and more precise. Here you’ll find a selection of accessories for both preparing and maintaining your nails.
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Nail file: Our nail files come in different grits. Use them to shape the nails and create a smooth edge.
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Cuticle pusher: A useful tool for gently pushing back the cuticles, so your Gel Polish can be applied closer to the nail edge.
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Cuticle nipper: Used to remove excess skin around the cuticles. Always be careful and only trim away dead skin.
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Tweezers: Great for removing small pieces of nail debris or for other detailed work around the nails.
How do you use a nail file correctly?
To avoid splitting the nail, you should file in one direction. Start from the outer edge of the nail and file towards the center. Repeat on the other side. Choose a file with a grit that suits the strength of your nails.
Daily care for nails and cuticles
In addition to preparing for Gel Polish, daily care is important. Regular use of care products keeps cuticles and skin soft.
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Cuticle Oil: Use Cuticle Oil daily to keep cuticles soft and supple. It also helps keep the nail moisturized.
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Moisturizing masks: Every now and then, your hands and feet can benefit from a moisturizing mask. Our Moisturizing Hand Mask and Moisturizing Foot Mask help hydrate the skin.
With a consistent care routine, you’ll enjoy well-groomed nails and Gel Polish looks that last longer.
