Nail Slugging Has Taken Over The Internet: Here's All You Need To Know

Your one-way ticket to healthy nails

Rachel Baker

All hail social media for constantly introducing us to some of the most incredible beauty hacks. If brittle nails and dry cuticles are your biggest concerns, nail slugging is your one way ticket to make them go away – for good. This trend isn’t new though. It’s a predecessor of the viral trend, skincare slugging. A technique wherein you layer your skin with a thick layer of petroleum jelly at night to combat dryness and wake up with soft and supple skin. Nail slugging basically follows the same process – but for the nails. Scroll down to read all about this viral nail trend.

What Is Nail Slugging?

Gel manicures make the nails look boujee AF, but this can come at the cost of brittle and damaged nails. Also, if you have extremely dry skin, the skin around your nails can turn dry and flaky too. Enter: Nail Slugging. This nail trend involves layering your nails and cuticles with oils and emollients to seal in the moisture and enhance nail strength. This easy-to-follow method requires only three products, takes less than two minutes, and delivers major results. What’s not to love?

If you’re like me and love pampering your nails to gel manis way too often, you need to hop onto the nail slugging bandwagon to keep your nails in prime health. Afterall, they deserve some TLC too, you know.

How To Nail Slug

Now that we’ve made a case for nail slugging, here comes the interesting part – how do you slug your nails? As mentioned earlier, this method literally takes less than two minutes and is super easy to follow.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to nail slug:

Step #1: Start by exfoliating your hands with a gentle scrub to get rid of dead skin.

Step #2: Proceed to apply a moisturizing cuticle oil – look for one with nourishing ingredients such as Vitamin E or Jojoba Oil. Our top favorite is Arcelia Nail Care Miracle Magic Oil 7-In-1 Nail Spa. It contains not one, but six ultra-nourishing ingredients that enhance nail health. Apply a few drops to each of your cuticles and massage it in.

Step #3: Next, layer up. Apply a moisturizing hand cream like the Plum BodyLovin' Hawaiian Rumba Hand Cream on your nails and cuticles. It comes infused with yum ingredients like coconut and passion fruit extract that transport you to a tropical paradise in an instant.

Step #4:Last but not least, seal the deal with petroleum jelly or any thick balm-like moisturizer to lock hydration in.

This trend is so simple, yet super effective. You can practice nail slugging every night before bed and watch your nails get restored to their former glory. Note: If you have extensions or gel mani on, and notice any lifting, avoid going heavy on the creams. The excess cream can get trapped under the polish or extensions and cause fungal growth. Ew? I know. So take note.

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