Dressed Up Nails

theresaaily asked: Hey! I was just wondering if you had any good tips on helping to grow out your nails or anything?

Hi! I don’t really know how to make them grow faster, but I can tell you ways I’ve learned to make mine stronger! First, stay hydrated - I used to be super good at hydration but had fallen off my game recently and I think it had a negative impact on my nails. I’m getting better now and it seems like my nails are happier. Second, a strengthening base coat. I’ve used OPI Nail Envy since probably March of this year and I love it, but my nails are weaker when they’re square and have been breaking/peeling a lot more so I’m trying a new one that I’ve heard great things about called Duri Rejuvacote. I’ll let y’all know what I think after I’ve been using it for a while! Third, keep your nails polished - some people will disagree and say they need time to “breathe” and whatnot but whatever, my nails break wayyy less when there’s a few good layers of polish protecting them. Fourth, moisturize often. Lotion after hand washing, cuticle cream whenever you think about it. Dry nails are unhappy nails. Fifth, look into supplements like biotin or prenatal vitamins. Lots of people swear by those! Biotin can make you break out, though (which is why I don’t take it) so be aware of that. Hope this helps!