The product that brought my nails back to life
The $29 nail recovery system that erased all evidence of my gel manicure addiction
You know when you wake up after a night of drinking and the only cure is…a drink? That’s how I was starting to feel about the state of my nails after one too many gel manicures. I know! I’ll just get a gel manicure to cover up how sh*tty they look! And the cycle continues.
This time last year the woman who was doing my nails grabbed my hands and said, loudly, “oh no, this is not good.” Other people in the salon looked over. Yes, okay, my nails were thin and brittle; crumbling under the pressure of a light breeze. Weren’t everyone’s? My gal said I needed to moisturize. I do moisturize, I told her. She said I needed to let them breathe.
“No more gels!” she scolded. I acquiesced and agreed to put a moratorium on gels until the fall. Then she upsold me on a dip manicure and went home to do some research and some shopping — my two favorite things.
I bought and tried various nail repair products (all fine!), but nothing worked faster than this $29 system from Dermelect, which I was inspired to buy after seeing this before and after pic from inStyle’s Tamim Alnuweiri. I started seeing results after just a few days of applying.
The kit contains peptide-infused nail treatments that work wonders in repairing and strengthening your nails. Each product in the kit is designed to address specific aspects of nail damage, ensuring a comprehensive treatment from base to tip.
Easy Three-Step Process for Revitalization:
Start with the Base: The Transfix Restore & Repair Base Coat not only corrects but also prevents further damage by infusing your nails with a potent mix of peptides and natural ingredients. (This is what Tamim used in that pic above!)
Seal with the Top Coat: Follow up with the Expedite Protect & Prolong Top Coat for an ultra-brilliant shine that doesn't just look good—it protects. This step ensures your nails are guarded against splitting, chipping, and yellowing.
Nourish with the Cuticle Treatment: The Rejuvenail Fortifying Nail & Cuticle Treatment is the final touch in your nail restoration journey. Packed with Keratin Protein Peptide, vitamins, and hydrating ingredients, it promotes healthy nail growth and softens the cuticles.
I thought the cuticle treatment was the most key ingredient to this system. Most of the things I bought in search of stronger nails failed to deliver on the hydrate level, and the key is to not get ahead of yourself and go get the gel manicure just because your nails look better after using this system. You want to keep using it to build up the strength, or else you’re just going to be caught in a cycle of short-term repairs.
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