Tips to help take care of your nails during winter

It might be interesting to note that it’s not just your skin that dries out during the winter. Your nails dry out too. Many people experience dry, cracked, splitting fingernails during the winter months and have tried several methods to fix them, with little success.

Here are a few nail care routines to help you take care of your nails during the winter:

Moisturise your nails

It is important, that after washing your hands, you apply lotions and oils that contain ingredients which include natural oils such as jojoba oil, avocado oil, shea butter, etc. This helps to lock up moisture in your nails and preserve the cuticle seal and strengthen the nail itself.

Don’t clip/file dry nails

Clipping dry nails can cause them to split and fracture the layered protein structure of brittle nails? Before performing any nail procedures, wet your nails to soften and make it pliable. Clipping and filing nails when they are wet can remove any rough edges.

Coddle your cuticles

Nail health largely depends on cuticle health. Therefore, rough cuticles seem to hurt easily as well as look unattractive. Manicure experts say, maintaining cuticle health is critical since these thin layers of skin actually work to shield and protect nails as they grow. They also block bacteria that invade the nail bed. One can condition cuticles and fortify nails by simply rubbing down mild natural oils.

Keep the nails short

Long nails tend to snag, crack and break easily during the winter months. So, it is a good practice in winter to trim them regularly and apply a coat of protective polish to prevent damage like splitting.

Don’t use aggressive chemicals

For effective winter nail care, avoid overexposure to harsh chemical agents such as soaps, dish detergent, etc. While you can’t completely get away from the usage of these products, you can wear gloves to keep your nails safe from hot water and harsh detergents.