If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that your hands tell your story. From endless sanitiser to typing marathons, nails have weathered it all. So if yours are looking a little dull, dry, or fragile, it’s time for a reset.
Healthy nails don’t require salon visits or complicated routines — just a few smart habits and a little daily attention. Consider this your essential nail care regimen for 2025: simple, effective, and proven to work.
Your Nail Care Regimen
Strong, smooth nails aren’t luck — they’re a nail care routine using non damaging products followed consistently. This is the simple, science-led routine we recommend to bring your nails back to their best:
Step 1: Repair (Nightly)
Start with Ultimate Nail Rescue — a two-step serum and oil system that hydrates, strengthens, and visibly restores damaged or peeling nails. Apply the serum, then follow with Self Love Oil before bed to seal in moisture and support overnight repair.
Tip: Take a moment to gently massage each nail and cuticle as you apply. The motion stimulates circulation to the nail bed, helping to deliver nutrients and promote healthy growth.
Step 2: Maintain (Daily)
Hydrate nails and cuticles morning and night with Self Love Oil. Before cleaning, swimming, or showering, apply a thin layer to reduce water absorption — one of the main causes of peeling and breakage.
Tip: Massage the oil in slowly to encourage blood flow and flexibility in the nail plate — it’s small, but over time it supports stronger, healthier nails.
Nail care 101
Here are our top nail care tips that won’t crack, peel, or break on you.
1. Don’t bite your nails
We probably didn’t need to say that — but here we are. Nail biting weakens and cracks your manicure and exposes your mouth to bacteria. While we get it (old habits die hard), there are better ways to keep the nibbling at bay. Start by wearing your nails short, and use a strengthening formula to make them less tempting.
Our award-winning Miracle Treatment Base Coat restores nail strength, and customers consistently rate it five stars in Kester Black reviews.
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2. Moisturise
Hand washing, sanitising, swimming, and daily chores strip natural oils and leave nails prone to breakage and peeling. Using a quality cuticle oil restores hydration and helps prevent water damage. We recommend applying Self Love Oil before bed or before exposure to water.
If your nails need deeper repair after gels or shellac, add our Rest & Repair Nail Serum for an overnight treatment that hydrates and strengthens.
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3. Reconsider the length
If nails keep cracking along the edges, it might be time to trim them back. Long nails can be fragile and stress easily in daily life. Keep your nails shaped weekly and check out our blog on finding your most flattering nail shape for guidance.
4. Use the right treatment products
Not all treatments suit every nail type. If your nails are normal but need protection, use a nail hardener like our Strong Nails Set. Our Miracle Base Coat works as a natural nail hardener that helps reinforce structure while keeping nails flexible — not brittle.
If your nails are peeling or flaking, skip any hardening polish for now. Nail polish removers can undo your progress by stripping moisture. Focus instead on hydration and repair before returning to strengthening treatments with Ultimate Nail Rescue.
For discolouration or fungal-prone nails, try Yellow Nails Treatment Set. Designed with microsilver to help care for fungal concerns, it also contains blue brightening pearls to instantly conceal yellowing, and lemon extract to gradually brighten over time. Customers love its visible results and natural finish.
5. Avoid rough emery boards
Emery boards that are too rough can cause small cracks that lead to splitting. To maintain healthy nails, use a glass file and always file in one direction. Slow and even wins.
6. Don’t remove your cuticles
Cuticles protect your nails from infection. Keep them intact. To tidy up, apply Self Love Oil after a shower and gently push them back with a cuticle pusher. Trim only the loose skin around the sides if necessary.
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7. Wear gloves
Cleaning, gardening, and dishwashing all expose nails to harsh detergents. Wear gloves — it’s the simplest way to prevent damage.
8. Eat well
Your nails reflect what’s happening inside your body. For stronger, smoother growth, focus on a balanced diet rich in colourful vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Visible results usually appear within one or two nail growth cycles.
Bonus tip
Always keep a soft file, cuticle oil, and hand cream nearby — in your desk drawer, bathroom cabinet, or makeup bag. The right tools make maintenance effortless.
Healthy nails aren’t about luck or luxury. They’re about consistency — a few minutes each day with the right products.
