Book Appointment Now
Both temporary and longer-term nail masks work well
A quick look at the market for nail masks shows that there are more products designed to be worn for the long term, as you’d wear a base coat, than there are temporary face mask-like versions that need to be removed. “Dermelect has many great options depending on nail concern,” Sonya Meesh advises Glam in an exclusive chat. If you’re looking for something more temporary, however, there are still plenty of options. “If you’re not one to wear polish, then I would suggest Manucurist’s SOS Nail Mask,” Meesh recommends. “That’s a mask in a traditional sense that should be applied at night and peeled off in the morning. If you don’t want to add another step to your morning shed, if you’re desk-locked and work at a computer all day, you can do the treatment during your work day and wash/peel it off after you clock out.”
Choosing between the temporary wash-off nail mask or the version that doubles as a base coat doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer. “I suggest using/finding a treatment that is conducive to your lifestyle,” Meesh notes. “My philosophy is you only get the benefits of a product if you actually use it! If a product is easy to use then you’re more likely to use it, therefore more likely to reap the benefits of said product.” Whichever way you choose to go, incorporating a nail mask into your routine can be a great way to maintain your nail shape in between manicures since there’s less likely to be any splits or breakage. There are lots of everyday things you didn’t realize are damaging your nails, so regularly using a mask preventatively can also be an important step in achieving the nails of your dreams.
