Acrylic and gel nail fans can prove the harsh damage that is often the aftermath of a perfect manicure.
A dermatologist-approved doctor has shown how to protect and heal the nail bed and cuticle and begin preparing the next full set or polish coat.
Dr. Charles Pusa is a dermatologist and author of Skinfluencer, a book on his skin care expertise. In a recentvideo about
TikTok,Dr. Puza shared great hand care tips with 1.1 million followers.
"I've heard stories of dull skin," Dr. Puza said at the beginning of the clip. "But what about your nails?"
He states that "slugging" is a great way to recover from "harsh and potentially nail-damaging" acrylates. I did.
Acrylic acid component acrylate is found in many fake nails and the adhesives used to apply them.
Whether it's a unique engraving design or a basic temporary set, the compound used by nail technicians probably contains acrylates.
Even if you ease your nails after a manicure, there is a risk of water damage, which makes your nails brittle and cracked.
This is where slugging occurs, Dr. Pza explained.
“Pulling on the nail cuticle strengthens the nail and protects it from water damage,” said Dr. Pza.
You can "slug" your handsin a similar way to stroking your face, he continued.
Choose occlusion – Vaseline or other petrolatum products are the most popular choice – Then coat the cuticle and nail bed with goops.
If your nail bed or cuticle is severely damaged, you can also apply Vaseline at night and then wear gloves to sleep.
Over time, you should see the cuticle cracks and crevices begin to heal and the broken nails grow healthy and intact.
Dr. Pza said he needed to try slugging daily, wash his hands and then add petrolatum to the sides of the cuticle.
