A lot of us have gotten used to making new appointments for gel manicures every two to three weeks. We put on a new coat, take it off after about two weeks, and then put on a new color before our nails have a chance to breathe. The gel polish itself isn’t a problem, but if you don’t prepare your nails properly, remove the polish badly, or pick and peel your gels off without giving your nails time to rebalance, this can all damage your nail beds.
This is why nail health products that take a skincare-like approach, like nail strengtheners and caring cuticle oils, have become more and more popular over the past year.
Some people have chosen to stay away from salons for a long time, but not everyone wants to do that. That’s where 14 Day Manicure’s Nonicure kit comes in. This three-step kit is meant to be used between appointments. It keeps nails from getting damaged by increasing hydration, strengthening the nail, and giving it time to rehydrate. After seeing the same problem over and over for years, I made Nonicure. Gel polish itself doesn’t hurt nails most of the time. Suzanne Fowler, founder of 14 Day Manicure, says, “It’s caused by dehydration and overworking the natural nail by filing and removing it over and over again.” People often try to hide the problem with another manicure instead of fixing the nail underneath. Nonicure was made to fix that. It’s a system for taking care of your nails that keeps them hydrated and makes them healthier, which makes it less likely that they will get damaged in the first place. It’s about stopping something from happening instead of fixing it.
The Kit
Nonicure Kit
14-Day Manicure Nonicure: £44 at 14-Day Manicure
The kit includes a Nail & Cuticle Scrub that softens the area and cleans up any product buildup or dead skin on the nails. It has apple extract, which gently removes dead skin; peptides, which help keep the nail bed healthy; and glycerin and Pro-Vitamin B5, which keep the nails hydrated and healthy.
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The Nail Veil comes next. It protects the nails by acting like a shield that lets air through. It’s a very shiny light pink color that looks a lot like the soft colors that were popular for soap nails. It works like a nail strengthener because it has ceremides and plant oils that help the nail’s barrier.
The last step is the Nail Serum, which is the last step. It is meant to be used often to replace lost moisture and make the nail bed and cuticle stronger. It’s easy to apply on the go during the day because it absorbs quickly.
When to use it
Anyone can use Nonicure at any time. But Fowler says there are clear signs that you might need to use it: when your nails feel thin, dry, or stressed. She says, “It’s best to use it for a short time after the gel is removed to help the nails get back to normal.” “Most people use it for two to three weeks before going back to gel or polish.”
