Tips for Keeping Nails (And Hands) Healthy During the Winter

Most of us are dry from head to toe right now, and while it’s a nuisance, there’s actually a lot that can be done with our hands and nails.

“The fibers in clothing are very absorbent and can tend to dry out your hands and nails. Dazzle Dry Restore Shea Butter Conditioner before you fold the laundry to prevent your hands and cuticles from drying out,” says Silva Nahabedian, director of education. Dazzling Drying.

Nahabedian also recommends using an exfoliating and moisturizing cream such as: Refresh to exfoliate dead skin cells while moisturizing hands and cuticles and preventing devil nails.

And remember – cuticle oil is your best friend during the dry winter months! “To continue designed to moisturize the cuticle and nail plate. Natural nails love moisture. A well-hydrated nail plate is flexible and resilient, which can prevent breakage,” says Nahabedian.

Now that your hands and nails are in perfect condition, it’s time to focus on trends.

For this winter season, founder and CEO Rachel Apfel Glass Glosslabsays hot reds inside. “You can never go wrong with any shade of red in winter – it’s festive and classic.” This season, she also loves coffee tones. “I love the earthy brown look especially in winter as it adds some warmth. This Dazzling Dry Flavor the shade is one of my favorites – it is subtle and looks really great on all skin tones.

Silver is also fun and a really great way to lift your spirits as the temperatures drop. Apfel recommends opting for dark and light shimmery silvers. For a calmer look, consider grays like charcoal or gunpowder, which Apfel says are timeless colors for any season. “Slightly darker and moodier than a neutral color, our MV Slate A must for the winter season!” Finally, she says, the French manicure is done all year and in the winter. “Adding a fun pop of color or dark shade to mix up the classic French style is a great way to break out of the cold weather!”