‘I’m a nail tech – here’s how to make your holiday nails last longer’

Your holiday nails will last longer than usual if you do this

However, it is one of the dearest beauty treatments we invest in. Some appointments will set us back €60/€70, and our nails grow back a little too quickly for our liking.

Many women are looking for ways to make their nails last longer, and one nail tech has finally revealed how we can get the most out of our pricey manicures.

Sarah Green, Nail Expert from Open Study College, said protecting your nails from UV rays is key.

"Not only does your body need sun cream, but so do your nails! When applying sun cream, don’t rub the excess off; rub it into your hands and nails. This will help to prevent discolouration, keeping your mani fresh all holiday.

"You don’t need a lot, but try to reapply throughout the day, as you would with your normal sun cream routine."

Another thing you should try to avoid is hot water.

Fresh nails are vulnerable to hot water, as it can break the bond between the nail and the polish. This expansion can cause the gel or acrylic nail to lift away and break. Try to avoid hot water where you can, and if your nails have been in hot water, rinse them in cold water straight away.

Being on holiday, you’ll probably be surrounded by a lot of water, so just be mindful of your fresh set of nails before enjoying the jacuzzi or hot tub. 

And something we should do way more often is apply cuticle oil daily.

Apply cuticle oil daily, especially after washing your hands or swimming, to moisturise and prevent dryness.