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Healing My Damaged Nails: My Full Repair Journey
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items After years of bad decisions like acrylic, gel, and everyday wear, my nails needed some serious care. And it's about time I started. I’ve learned that repairing and strengthening them takes consistency, the right products, and a little patience. And ...
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Nail Care: Plain and Simple
Beautify: But with Strength & Style: Builder Gels and Polish
The Prep Ritual: Reset & Refine
Nail Care: Plain and Simple
Nourish & Repair: The Foundation of Healthy Nails
The way this oil has recovered my nails in ways I could never imagine! Just 10 days of using it every night and I couldn’t believe the difference; so much stronger, and healthier! This is 100 percent worth using! make sure you're consistent with it a...
CND Solar Oil
So the thing is, I’m not naturally a hand cream person, but I’ve learned how much of a difference a good one can make. This cream is perfect for daily hydration and keeping my cuticles soft. The multi-butter formula sinks in quickly, nourishes withou...
The Hand Cream | Multi-Butter
Even though I’m not the type to constantly apply hand cream, this one feels like a little treatment rather than just moisturizer. The 0.25% retinol helps smooth the skin on my hands and keeps them looking youthful over time. Using it at night gives m...
The Hand Retinol
I rotate this system when I want to give my natural nails a full-strength boost. It helps rebuild and protect while keeping nails smooth and shiny. So easy to use!
Peptide: NAIL RECOVERY SYSTEM
Beautify: But with Strength & Style: Builder Gels and Polish
Polish, builder gels, and top coats to protect and style while nails recover.
I use this one to give my nails structure and protection while they grow. It’s on the thinner side, so it’s ideal for strengthening natural nails and self-levels beautifully. Not the best if you want to add length, but perfect for healthy, strong nai...
Mia Secret Bio Builder Gel
A brand I really love. I use this when I want a slightly thicker layer of protection. It’s perfect for reinforcing nails that need extra support or for longer nails. It’s a bit more forgiving if you want to build length, but still works beautifully f...
Cuccio Pro Brush-On Builder Gel With Calcium
I love the shape of this brush and the control it gives me, seals in color, keeps nails glossy and chip-free, and gives that polished, finished look. the best top coat I've found.
Apres Gel Top Coat
Smooth, long-lasting, and gentle when I follow my proper prep and top coat routine. This is a great affordable option for salon-quality gel polishes, especially when they have 50% off sales! The pigmentation and range of shades are amazing, so I alwa...
DND Gel Polishes
I love a good matte top coat, and this one works beautifully.
DND Matte Top Coat
These are so easy to apply and look amazing! Perfect for moments when I need elevated nails in a pinch. They give a polished, salon-quality look at home without the hassle, and I love how seamless and natural they feel once on. Plus they last weeks!
Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System Design Nails
The Prep Ritual: Reset & Refine
This step is a reset for me. Removing buildup, treating cuticles, and restoring balance so my nails can breathe and grow stronger. It’s simple care that makes everything else look and last better.
These scissors are the real deal. They give precise, clean edges. Narrow blades, super sharp, made to last. Such high quality!
GERMANIKURE Tower Point Cuticle Scissors
Gentle but effective at pushing back my cuticles before polish or gel. I love that it’s glass, easy to clean and leaves my nail edge neat. They're supposed to last an insanely long time too!
BONA FIDE BEAUTY Glass Cuticle Pusher
A quick trick for stubborn cuticles or those mornings when I’m prepping nails fast. It helps me soften everything and keep my mani looking refined. Doesn't burn or anything.
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover