Healthy cuticles with Sally Hansen instant cuticle remover

I've always found it really easy to grow long and strong nails. I got those genes from my dad, I think. My nails are extremely thick and hard, but with thick nails come thick and dry cuticles - something I'm not a fan of. I know I've pointed out the importance of having smooth nails and cuticles before in order to get a good base for your nail polish. Cause let's face it - no nail art looks good without a bit of ground work.

What you'll need for cleaning up your cuticles is a cuticle remover gel (I'm using Sally Hansen instant cuticle remover, which I've heard is one of the best ones on the market), a metal cuticle pusher, as well as a nail and cuticle oil (mine is from Boots' own range).

If you look closely at my 'before' picture above, you can see that my cuticles are very dry, and that they've started to grow out on the nails a little bit - especially on the index and middle finger. 

The first thing you need to do is grab your Sally Hansen bottle, and carefully apply the cuticle remover gel around your nails and on your cuticles with the pipe. 

I know it says 15 seconds on the bottle, but I leave the gel on for about a minute before I move to the next step. This is so that the gel really dissolves the cuticles before you push them back - this simply makes it easier, and you decrease the risk of damaging your nails.

Carefully push the soft cuticles back with the metal cuticle pusher, with the gel still on them. Don't push too hard or with the cuticle pusher in a weird angle, as this can leave marks in your nails.

Once you've pushed the cuticles back on all nails, just wash your hands with warm water, and then apply some nail and cuticle oil that you gently massage in. There are tons of different brands of cuticle oils, but I can really recommend the one from Boots' own brand. 

What do you think of the finished result?

Do you have any nail and cuticle maintenance tips of your own?

Everyday glamorous, and experimenting with styles

Can you see what’s wrong with this photo?
It’s actually mirrored – as in taken through a mirror.
Nothing special with that, I guess – it’s just that my fellow blogger friend Mode of Style and I went out one day and decided to experiment a bit with our photos when we spotted a building with mirror walls. A bit quirky ;)

The style I went for on this particular day was an everyday glamorous look, with the focus being on my navy blue maxi dress from New Look.

The dress has pleated details around the bust and neckline, and I’m accessorizing it with a simple silver bangle with a dark blue stone that I found in a London market.

The cherry on top is my absolutely gorgeous cream and white leather bag with golden details by DKNY, which is from the wide offering at Daniel Footwear. 

I mean, just look at it! Isn’t it perfect! I’ve never had such a stunning bag in my life! It stands out from miles away.

 

Since I went for a blue theme, I obviously had to go for blue shoes as well. These stunners are from New Look, and are a pair of strappy sandals with a comfortable mid-heel.

All in all I’m quite pleased with this outfit, even though the empress cut dress might not be the most flattering type of dress for my body shape. But when it comes to fashion, it’s all about experimenting and discovering new styles. Who knows, one day you might try something out that you didn’t think was your style, but that you fell absolutely in love with! That’s what Fashion Infatuation is all about ;)