By this time of year, your nails probably look like crap. They're peeling; they're splitting -- they're obviously dry and unhappy. Instead of swearing off nail polish completely, choose a healthy, good-for-your-nails formula, and get a treatment manicure. When you use one of these new polishes -- infused with hydrating oils, strengthening botanicals and reinforcing proteins -- your nails will become healthier over time. They're significantly better for your nails than wearing no polish at all -- and they look prettier, too.
Image via Imaxtree
Image via Imaxtree
Sally Hansen Color Therapy, $6.99, contains argan oil that gradually releases over time. In fact, every time you tap your manicure microscopic drops of oil deposit onto your nails to make them hydrated and healthy.
If gel manicures are the cause of your nail woes, OPI Gel Break, $13.90, is here to help. It reinforces weak, brittle nails with vitamins and bamboo extract.
Designed as a strengthener first, color second, Maxus Nails, $18, is all about nail health. And a manicure with this polish will easily last a week or more.
Podiatric surgeons created Dr.'s Remedy Enriched Nail Polish, $17, to tackle toe nail discoloration (along with other ailments). Thanks to tea tree oil, garlic bulb extract and lavender, this polish is also great for a manicure.