How can we tell when nails are due a manicure?
The appearance of the nails is a dead giveaway to them needing some TLC, nails will often begin to break, chip or become jagged when they need attention. The nails can also peel and become dry and the appearance of hangnail and dead skin can appear around the nail area.
What causes nails to split/weaken?
There are lots of things that can cause nails to split and weaken including poor care, medication, poor health and environmental factors.
What is your number one tip for making nails healthier?
Have regular manicures and pedicures.
How can help nails to grow stronger?
Follow a good care routine for the nails, file and tidy regularly and use the recommended products for your nail type at home. Have professional manicures and pedicures regularly and wear gloves for gardening and washing up.
How to give yourself a manicure at home:
• Cleanse the hands (Leighton Denny Tropical Treat) and soak in a large bowl
• Exfoliate the hands (Leighton Denny Diamond Skin Like Silk)
• Dry the hands
• File the nails, push back and tidy cuticles on the right hand (Leighton Denny Remove and Rectify)
• Apply a nail reviver and wrap on the right hand (Leighton Denny Slick Tips)
• Repeat on left hand
• Apply an intense manicure oil and massage on the right hand
• Repeat on left hand
• Apply a thick layer of hand cream (Leighton Denny Best Defence) and place hands in cotton gloves or warm mitts
• Apply an advance nourishing treatment or strengthening base coat (Leighton Denny Hydra-flex Treatment Serum or Leighton Denny Rock Solid)
Product
Leighton Denny Slick Tips
Slick Tips is a double action vitamin rich nail reviver. It moisturises dry cuticles and adds lustre to nails. Apply any time for a quick nail improving treatment and massage over and around nail and cuticle. Good for use on both natural and artificial nails.
Leighton Denny Hydra-flex Treatment Serum
Hydra-flex treatment serum is an intensely moisturising and nourishing treatment. The serum is massaged into the nail and cuticle, boosting moisture levels and leaving an invisible protective film to the nail surface.
Leighton Denny Rock Solid
Rock Solid is a new one coat strengthening treatment with oyster shell, keratin and silk fibre. Apply to the nail to protect and encourage nail growth.
Leighton Denny Remove & Rectify
Remove & Rectify naturally dissolves dry cuticle skin then moisturises to improve softness and suppleness. With a rich blend of fruit AHAs and moisturising oil, it’s the gentle way to have beautifully shaped and groomed cuticles.
Leighton Denny Tropical Treat
Tropical Treat is a triple-action hand soak to cleanse, revive and condition. It’s the essential first step for any immaculate manicure treatment. The treatment works in three ways; cleanses, promotes youthful, healthy looking skin and helps the cuticle, nail and skin absorb moisturises and conditioners more efficiently.
Leighton Denny Diamond Skin Like Silk
Diamond Skin Like Silk contains real diamond particles, famed for their polishing qualities, combined with with anti-oxidant rich hibiscus and natural loofah. The addition of rich avocado and grape seed oils help to exfoliate, polish and revive the skin.
Leighton Denny Best Defence
Best Defence is like wearing invisible gloves that help keep the hands looking good and feeling healthy and beautiful. Best Defence contains sunscreens to protect hands from damaging exposures to the sun, as well as rich moisturises and skin tone stabilisers to help maintain and even skin tone and more youthful experience.
To complete your manicure, apply a base coat such as Leighton Denny Double Up, a 2-in-1 top and base coat, followed by a nail varnish of your choice. For AW16 Leighton Denny is releasing its ‘Roaring 20s’ inspired colour collection. Featuring an array of bold & glossy shades, the collection includes a neutral nude along with a platinum infused sparkly option. The collection is available to purchase from 1st September.
Tips by Gemma Pavey, Group Training and Education Manager at Leighton Denny Expert Nails.