How We Keep Our Nails Perfect for Selling Jewelry

My Secret to Beautiful, Healthy Nails

There’s a little secret I’ve discovered for keeping my nails beautiful and healthy — and I’m happy to share it! Since my hands are always on display, showing off the jewelry in our shop, I find it important to keep them looking their best. But it hasn’t always been easy. I’m a chef at home, a painter, a gardener — my hands are always busy!

Over the years, I’ve tried it all: expensive manicures, lacquers, gels, and every nail treatment you can imagine. Now, at 53, I’ve finally found a routine that works — it’s simple, affordable, and keeps my nails strong and healthy. Best of all, I do it myself.

Step 1: Nourish. I start by cleaning my nails, then applying a lightweight yet nourishing cuticle oil while soaking my hands in warm milk mixed with a little collagen powder for a few minutes. Beautifying, effective, and simple in formulation — this cuticle oil features Florium Complex and four restorative oils, making it an essential kur treatment that instantly hydrates nails and softens cuticles. In just a few drops, this botanical-infused formula deeply replenishes as a blend of multi-correctional plant extracts encourages stronger, healthier-looking nails.

Step 2: Strengthen. After rinsing with soap and water, I apply a single coat of nail strengthener featuring innovative multi-polymer technology that creates a shield-like barrier to immediately fortify the nail plate and help it harden over time. Resilience improves in as little as a week, with a noticeable increase in hardness — and thanks to the infusion of Florium Complex, my nails get the perfect dose of hydration and nutrients to support healthy growth.

Step 3: Beautify. Next comes one of my favorite Nail Veils by Londontown — two coats for a smooth, natural finish — followed by my go-to top coat for lasting shine -my favorite top coat is Essie's Gel Couture Top Coat. Nail Veils are universally flattering shades where pigment is turned down to turn up the conditioning kur care. These ultra-sheer hues instantly perfect and enhance the natural look of nails as a blend of supercharged actives deliver strengthening and moisturizing benefits. Once removed, nails are left looking rejuvenated and healthier than before.

And that’s it — my nails stay beautiful for days, even with all the cooking, cleaning, and gardening I do. It’s the perfect routine to keep my hands healthy and camera-ready for showcasing our beautiful jewelry.