Ever notice how your nail tech always finishes with oil? That’s cuticle oil and it’s not just a cute final touch, it’s doing real work to protect your nails.

Cuticle oil deeply hydrates and nourishes the skin around your nails, stopping dryness, cracking, and annoying hangnails. When you massage it in, you boost blood flow, which supports healthier nail growth and helps strengthen the nail from the base. To put it shortly: it causes less snapping, less peeling, longer-lasting manis.

Most formulas are packed with ingredients like jojoba and almond oil. Jojoba mimics your skin’s natural oils so it absorbs fast (no greasy hands), while almond oil softens, smooths, and helps protect against breakage. Consistent use = nails that are flexible, resilient, and way less prone to trauma.

If you’re serious about nail health or you DIY your own manis, cuticle oil is non-negotiable for longevity.

How to Use It

• Apply a small drop to the base of each nail, right on the cuticle

• Massage in until fully absorbed

• Use daily, especially after hand washing or removing polish

Pro tip: a brush pen makes this easy and mess-free, perfect to go in your bag or on your desk.

Best Time to Apply

• After manicures: Once polish is touch-dry, it keeps nails flexible and helps protect the mani

• Between manicures: Daily use keeps nails hydrated and healthy

• After nail remover: Replaces oils stripped by acetone

• After washing hands: If you’ve got dry skin or are anaemic, apply every time you wash

Bottom line: cute nails start with healthy cuticles. 

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