NAIL CARE IN WINTER 2024: TIPS TO AVOID DAMAGE AND DRYNESS
- maisolenceibiza
- Mar 25
- 3 min read
During the winter, skin and nails often suffer from low temperatures, dry air and sudden changes in temperature when moving from cold outdoors to heated indoors. These factors can cause dry, weakened and even broken nails. At maisolenceibiza, we believe that every season has its own approach to care, and winter is no exception. Below, we share some essential tips and practices to keep your nails strong and healthy during the cold months.
1. Deep Moisturizing for your nails this 2024, the Key to Winter
Moisturizing is essential to keep nails and cuticles in good condition. At this time of year, exposure to cold and heating can cause nails to lose moisture, becoming fragile and brittle. To combat this:
Use hand and nail cream: Choose products that contain moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, vitamin E or almond oil.
Apply cuticle oils: At least once a day, especially before bedtime, use a cuticle oil to help moisturize and nourish the skin around your nails.
2. Avoid Prolonged Contact with Water
Although it may seem contradictory, frequent contact with water can weaken nails, especially in winter, when cold water and dry air create an unfavorable environment for them. To minimize the effects:
Wear gloves when washing dishes or doing activities that involve prolonged contact with water.
Dry hands thoroughly after washing, especially nails and cuticles, to prevent moisture from causing dryness and cracking.
3. Strengthen Your Diet to Strengthen Nails
The health of your nails also depends on the nutrition they receive from the inside. During the winter, it is easy to fall into a less varied diet, so we recommend you:
Include quality proteins in your diet, as nails are composed of keratin, a protein essential for their strength.
Increase your intake of omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods such as salmon, walnuts and flax oil, which help moisturize and nourish your nails from within.
4. Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes
Sudden changes in temperature can cause nails to expand and contract, leading to splitting and flaking. Although it is impossible to avoid them completely in winter, you can reduce their impact:
Wear gloves when going outdoors to keep your hands protected from extreme cold.
Indoors, avoid using very high heaters to avoid further drying out the environment.
5. Opt for Manicures that Strengthen Nails
Not all manicures are the same, and in winter, it is ideal to opt for techniques that protect and strengthen nails rather than weaken them. Some recommendations include:
Nourishing manicures: At maisolence, we offer services such as the Mai Supreme Manicure, which incorporates specific treatments to moisturize and strengthen nails.
Avoid products with high acetone content, which can dry out the nails. Opt for acetone-free nail polish removers and high-quality polishes that offer additional protection.
6. Manicure Treatments for Winter Nails
If you want more intensive care, consider including a specialized treatment. At maisolence, we offer specific manicures for winter, such as:
Deep moisturizing treatments that restore moisture to nails and cuticles.
Nourishing hand masks that keep skin soft and protected, perfect to withstand the cold.
7. Reserve Time for Nail Care
Finally, the best way to protect your nails in winter is to set aside time for nail care. At maisolence, we recommend a manicure every two weeks during the cold months to keep your nails in the best possible condition. In addition to beautifying, these treatments ensure that your nails receive the nourishment and care needed to cope with the cold temperatures.
Conclusion:
This winter, don't let the cold take control of your hands and nails. With some simple care and a little attention, you can keep them strong and ready for anything. Want more beauty tips, perfect nails and wellness in every season?
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