"Nail Cycling" Is Like Skin Cycling for Your Manicure—Here's What You Need to Know
By now, you've probably heard about the benefits of skin cycling, a skincare practice that involves rotating through your products rather than using all of them every day. But did you know you can actually approach nail care in a similar way? According to nail experts, "nail cycling"—or taking a break from treatments every once in a while—is a great way to keep your nails healthy.
Read on for what you need to know about nail cycling (including the benefits, how to put it into practice, and more) straight from nail expert Tina Wang and board-certified dermatologist Nazanin Saedi, MD.
Can You Apply the Principals of Skin Cycling to Your Nails?
According to our experts, you can definitely apply the principles of skin cycling (or hair cycling) to your nails. It offers your nails a much-needed break from acrylics, gels, powder, and other nail care products.
There are several reasons why this is a good idea. "Regular manicures can leave your nails weakened, damaged, and stained," says Saedi. A break can give them a chance to repair. And if you regularly get gel or acrylic manicures, taking a break from UV drying lamps is probably wise, too. Read More…
