My Winter nail care tips

1. Apply moisturiser daily to keep hands hydrated. A travel size is good to keep in your bag or on your desk and reapply throughout the day.

2. Avoid soaking your nails, especially in hot baths which will soften them and cause gel to lift. Showers are a better option.

3. Wear warm gloves when outside to protect from cold temperatures which can make nails brittle and hands dry.

4. Up your cuticle oil application. At least twice day, around the nail and under the free edge but ideally after hand washing too.

5. Keep your nails a little shorter to minimise cracks and breaks.

6. Avoid going between extremes of temperature. Take time to acclimatise. Remember that heating in your home or workplace can be very drying too.