How to keep your nails healthy

Start with gentle maintenance

Avoid using nails as tools and keep the free edge smooth to reduce splitting and snagging.

Regular hand cream and cuticle oil can help the skin around the nail stay comfortable and reduce dryness.

Peeling gel or extensions can remove layers from the natural nail. Proper removal is safer and gives the next service a better starting point.

If a nail is cracked, thin or irritated, prioritise repair and healthy growth instead of adding unnecessary length.

Regular maintenance every two to three weeks can make shape, length and growth easier to manage.

This article is general beauty-care information, not medical advice.