By druqpuos 
Nails are like hair: they reflect our health and lifestyle habits, whether good or bad. Their type varies with you, and their needs evolve accordingly. Proper nail care is much more than a matter of aesthetics: it’s a health and well-being issue.
Whether your nails are healthy, damaged, ridged, soft, or brittle, Maryton has the routine you need! Find your nail type and we’ll tell you how to care for them for beautiful, healthy nails.
What is your nail type?
Knowing the answer to this question is essential for adopting targeted and effective care that will preserve the beauty and health of your nails while avoiding common mistakes that could further weaken them. So, which nail team do you belong to?
Healthy Nails
Are your natural nails strong, with no signs of dryness? Do they grow regularly and flawlessly? How lucky you are! But don’t rest on your laurels too much. Preserve this precious asset by following a maintenance routine that nourishes and hydrates them properly and protects them from external aggressions.
Ridged Nails
If you notice lines, vertical or horizontal, more or less pronounced, appearing on the surface of your nails, it means your nails are ridged. These marks are often due to aging and are nicknamed “nail wrinkles.” They can also be caused by a health problem, an emotional shock, or a lack of nutrients, but don’t panic: specific treatments exist, and you can regain beautiful, smooth nails.
Soft Nails
When your nails become deformed or easily twisted, the verdict is clear: your nails are soft. The causes of this lack of firmness are numerous, ranging from excess humidity to nutritional deficiencies, pollution, or overly frequent application of semi-permanent gels. With a personalized care routine, it’s possible to regain strong nails and healthier nail growth.
Brittle Nails
Do your nails tend to break at the tips? Do you feel like they’ve lost their natural flexibility? It’s time to face the facts: your nails have become brittle. This weakness can be linked to various factors: genetics, age, but also chemicals, heating in winter… all of which contribute to drying out nails and making them lose their flexibility. A course of moisturizing products is essential!
Split Nails
Did you know that the nail is like a mille-feuille made up of several layers of cells stacked on top of each other and sealed with cement, like a pastry cream? When this cement deteriorates, the layers separate and your nails split. This often happens after overexposure to water or chemicals, or after harsh manicures. It’s urgent to reactivate cement production to re-bond the layers.
What’s the best daily nail care routine?
Routine for healthy nails
Treatment duration: 2 weeks.
Care steps:
- One drop of serum every day, gently massaged into the nails and around the nails.Massage allows the serum to penetrate deep into the nails and form a protective layer, leaving you with an ultra-clear and hydrated experience.
Routine for ridged nails
Treatment duration: 3 weeks, or even 4 weeks if the nails are very ridged.
Care steps:
- Lightly buff your nails with a buffing block to smooth the surface.
- Apply a drop of cream daily, massaging gently to deeply nourish your nails and cuticles.
Routine for soft, brittle, or split nails
Treatment duration: 2 weeks, or even 4 weeks if the nails are very damaged.
Care steps:
Apply a few drops of cuticle oil every day, gently massaging the nail and its contour to deeply nourish nails and cuticles.
Whatever the nature of your nails, you now have all the tips to pamper them, moisturize them, and make them grow… in short, take care of them from root to tip. Nail care forever!
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