how to take care of your hands and nails :

Taking care of your hands and nails is a habits that make you feel more delicate and put together. Soft hands and clean nails always add something gentle to your look, and feels more elegant. Honestly you don’t need long nails for that, you just need a habits that you repeat to take care of them.

The most important thing is moisture. Every time you wash your hands, take a second to put on a good hand cream right after (nivea is one of the best!!) Choose one that feels rich and smells nice.

At night, give your hands a little more attention if you have time. Sit down, massage the cream slowly into your skin and around your nails, and let it sink in. If you want an extra soft result, you can wear thin cotton gloves for a short time while the cream works. I usually do hands masks from sephora once a month.

Your nails don’t have to be perfect by the way.

Short to medium nails that are neatly shaped already look pretty and feminine. Use a soft file and always move in one direction so the nails stay strong (and that's very important) A rounded or softly squared shape usually looks the most natural. Clean nails with a clear gloss or a very light pink polish.

Cuticles need gentle attention too !! After a warm shower, when the skin is soft, carefully push them back with a soft tool or a tablespoon (i did this trick for years and it works). Avoid cutting them too often, a drop of cuticle oil or a little bit of your hand cream massaged around the base of each nail helps keep everything neat and healthy.

During the day, try to protect your hands when you can. Wearing gloves while cleaning, doing dishes... Cold weather and constant washing can make hands dry that's why you should keep a small tube of cream in your bag.

What makes this routine feel special is turning it into a quiet ritual. Once or twice a week, give yourself a few calm minutes just for your hands.