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Experts in hands, feet and nail care, this strengthening formula from Margaret Dabbs not only fortifies brittle nails, it also restores peeling and smoothes out any uneven ridges. It contains nourishing argan oil to hydrate dry nails, thus preventing it from splitting or breaking.
Product specifications
| Colour: | Sheer neutral pink |
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| Benefits: | Smooths, hydrates |
| Key ingredients: | Celery seed complex, argan oil |
Breakage and brittleness can impede healthy nail growth, which is where Glow and Grow comes in. Hyaluronic acid and moisturising raspberry leaf extracts flood parched nails so they’re less prone to splitting and cracking. The sheer pink hue imparts a healthy, glossy finish, too.
Product specifications
| Colour: | Ultra-sheer pink |
|---|---|
| Benefits: | Hydrating, shine |
| Key ingredients: | Hyaluronic acid, raspberry leaf extract |
Similar to a bonding treatment for your hair, this nail serum uses patented Ulti-Plex technology that goes deep into the nails to repair the nail keratin. Use it twice a day for six days to properly restore the strength – just apply two coats on bare nails and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before using anything else.
Product specifications
| Colour: | Clear |
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| Benefits: | Strength, repair |
| Key ingredients: | UltiPlex Technology |
Nail artist Georgia Rae is a big fan of this base coat, not only for its ability to extend the wear of your polish, but also for its caring formula. Camellia oil hydrates and nourish the nails, keeping breakage at bay.
Product specifications
| Colour: | Sheer rose |
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| Benefits: | Hydration, manicure prep |
| Key ingredients: | Camellia oil |
Gels and extensions are all well and good, but if you find your nails feeling a little worse for wear from being cured under UV light, try giving them a break by using To The Rescue instead. It creates the effect of natural-looking nails, but the formula is fortified with peptides and ceramides to repair damage and restore strength so it’s less prone to breakage and splitting.
Product specifications
| Colour: | Pale rose |
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| Benefits: | Strengthen, protects, hydrates |
| Key ingredients: | Peptides, ceramides |
CND’s nail care range is a hit amongst beauty editors as they deliver impressive results. For those concerned about thin, weakened nails, this water and oxygen-permeable formula creates a protective barrier against damage while creating a thicker feel to the nail. Use on its own, or as a base coat.
Product specifications
| Colour: | Clear |
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| Benefits: | Thickening, protecting |
| Key ingredients: | Tsubaki oil, celery seed extract |
Keep this one on your bedside table. The ultra-hydrating formula aims to rescue brittle nails by infusing it with intense moisture. Apply a generous amount on your nails before heading to bed, and wash it off the next morning. Soothing panthenol works overnight to restore parched nails.
Product specifications
| Colour: | Clear |
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| Benefits: | Hydrating, soothing |
| Key ingredients: | Panthenol |
Medina Azaldin is the beauty editor of ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar UK, working across print and digital features. She has more than seven years journalism experience and has previously written for Red and Good Hoousekeeping. When she’s not demystifying the latest skincare ingredient, sniffing out the next big perfume trend or uncovering the science behind wellness practices, you’ll most likely find her in Hatchards Piccadilly or watching a crime series with her cats. Oh, and she’s a competitive cheerleader, too.
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