Finding Your Own Nail Type: Greasy vs Dry & Brittle Nails

When it comes to taking care of your nails, understanding your nail type is essential. Are your nails dry and brittle, or are they greasy, shiny, and smooth? Knowing this information can help you choose the right products and treatments to keep your nails healthy and beautiful. In this blog, we will discuss how to recognize dry and brittle nails, as well as greasy nails, and provide tips for proper care based on your nail type.

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Recognizing Dry and Brittle Nails

Dry and brittle nails have obvious characteristics that can help you identify them:

• The nail surface is dry and scaly.

• The surface has a matte appearance.

• The nail edge often splits.

• The nail tends to be very curved, hard, dry, and easily broken.

• The nail has ridges.

People who are most likely to have dry and brittle nails include those who frequently come into contact with water, those who have recently been pregnant, and individuals with mature skin.

Recognizing Greasy Nails

If you don't identify with having dry and brittle nails, chances are you might have greasy nails:

• The nails appear shiny and oily.

• The self-gel base doesn’t adhere well to the nail or falls off after a few days of wear.

Individuals who are most likely to have greasy nails often have sweaty hands or are experiencing hormonal changes such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause.

Nail Care Tips Based on Nail Type

Now that you can recognize your nail type, here are some tips for proper care, whether you have dry nails or greasy nails:

Dry Nails

For dry nails, the following routine is recommended:

1. Apply Nail Serum and consider using a Ridge Filler if you have deep ridges for nail care purposes. Use the Ridge Filler as a base coat for long wear. Our Perfect Base evens out the surface before applying nail polish, ensuring it looks even and smooth. (Don't use in combination with Selfgel products!)

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2. Use Cuticle Oil to moisturize the cuticles, which will also nourish the nails. This nourishment will make the nail plates more flexible, reducing the likelihood of breakage.

3. Optional: If desired, use a Cuticle Remover to eliminate excess cuticles. Tip: For an effective nail polish or self-gel manicure, push the cuticles back and remove excess skin to lengthen the nail bed.

4. Avoid using Nail Hardeners, as dry nails are typically already too hard.

Greasy Nails

For greasy nails, the following routine is recommended:

1. Apply Nail Strengthener to fortify the nails.

2. Use Cuticle Oil to moisturize the cuticles.

3. Optional: If desired, use a Cuticle Remover to remove excess cuticles. Tip: For a proper nail polish or self-gel manicure, push the cuticles up and remove excess skin. This will lengthen the nail bed.

4. Avoid using Nail Serum, as greasy nails already have sufficient natural oils.

Selfgel Applications

If you are applying Selfgel, it is important to consider your nail type:

• For oily nails, ensure that the nail plate is well degreased with Cleansing Wipes before application. Additionally, it is recommended to buff the nails to eliminate shine and ensure proper adherence of the self-gel.

• Avoid buffing dry nails during a self-gel manicure, as this may cause damage when peeling off the Selfgel.

Understanding your nail type and following the appropriate care routine is key to maintaining healthy and beautiful nails. Now that you know your own nail type, the next step is to learn how to file them into your desired shape. For more detailed information on filing nails into the almond shape, check out our blog post titled "How to File the Almond Shape".

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