NAIL STRENGTHENERS - BIO SCULPTURE ETHOS RANGE

You may go back to back with your gel appointments and that absolutely OK and safe for your nails, as long as you are using a cuticle oil daily and your manicurist is taking the appropriate care when removing each set. Some people like to take breaks in between their gel appointments and that’s OK too.

If you are that person who removes their own gel and like to take break in-between appointments, (or even if you don’t wear gel), this might be of some use to you. In this blog post I’m going to talk to you about the Bio sculpture Ethos Range of nail treatments, that you can use to strengthen and nourish your nails.

LAVENDER BASE

This base coat has a beautiful lilac hue and can be worn alone as a subtle nude shade. Rosemary leaf extract to help strengthen and restore weak, damaged nails. I would recommend this base for anyone who has recently removed acrylic nails.

OXYCOAT

Perfect for healthy nails. This clear base coat contains grape botanicals and antioxidants which help to stimulate nail growth. This base is super nourishing and perfect for use in-between gel appointments if your nails are healthy.

VOLCANIC BASE

This base coat is for healthy but soft nails, containing volcanic stone, which helps to give strength and flexibility to the nail plate, whilst Pistachio oil helps to stimulate the synthesis of keratin.

You may think that because your nails are soft, this means that they are not healthy. This isn’t always the case and its important to ask your nail technician for advice on the right type of nail treatment for you. Nail strength can be inherited. Its also affected by your health, medication or what you eat. Its good to remember that a topical treatment alone may not be enough to improve the condition of your nails. Its essential that you pair this with added vitamins, be that from diet or a daily tablet and daily application of cuticle oil and hand cream. Be aware of what your hands are exposed too, such as cleaning products, fairy liquid and hand gel. These are all drying, strip the nails and hands of essential oils and disrupts the pH. Remember to wear gloves when using cleaning products and always apply hand cream and oil after you have washed your hands.

SEAWEED CALCIUM

Great for toes! A ridge filler containing three ingredients: Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc. Great for a brittle nail which is hard and snaps easily.

ALMOND OIL

This wonderful cuticle oil contains Almond, Jojoba and Avocado oil. These wonderful powerhouse oils together with Vitamin E nourish nails and cuticles to ensure the ultimate healthy nail. Pair this with your most suited base coat and your half way to nourished, healthy, gorgeous nails.

If your removing your gels at home use a drop of oil on your nails before you wrap them up for soak. You will find it easier to remove them.

VITAMIN DOSE

My favourite! This little gem of a product is fabulous. A clear liquid which is infused with essential vitamins for your nails, helping to rejuvenate and nourish them before gel or polish application . If you don’t wear anything on your nails and rely solely on lotions and potions to care for your hands then i highly recommend this product. The best way to apply this is with a nail wipe/cotton wool pad. Apply a few drops and then wipe over each nail. The nail doesn’t need to be saturated and should be allowed to soak in fully before going ahead with your gel or polish. Any nail type will benefit from this product and works best on a naked nail.

KIWI SCRUB

A scrub for your nails. Use this once you have removed your gel or nail varnish. With passion fruit and kiwi extract exfoliate those cuticles and remove any dead skin. Sunflower, ginseng root extract, kukui nut and almond oil moisturise and hydrate the nails and cuticles.

If using at home, rub in circular motions and use a cuticle pusher to push back the cuticles. Be sure to wash your hands in warm soapy water prior to gel or polish application.

The amazing and unique thing about Bio sculpture is that these can be used underneath gel application. Applied by a trained technician to help tailor a treatment to that clients specific needs. This healthy nail ethos and practice also runs through all of the Bio sculpture treatment base gels. This means that you can be sure that your getting the right type of gel treatment for your nail type to help promote healthy nail growth/improve the overall nail health.

You can buy the Ethos range from www.biosculpture.co.uk

*Remember to check the ingredients before using, as some products may contain nut oils.