Nail care: How to keep those cuticles healthy

Rainy days and moody skies may be a vibe, but are your nails ready? They’re not always vibing with monsoon & changing season. While we’re living our best chai-sipping, playlist- blasting lives, our nails are quietly battling humidity, grime, and not-so-cute infections.So before your fingertips go from fab to fungal in this high humidity season, here’s your no-fuss, high glam guide to keeping your nails healthy, happy and hella stylish this season.Trim it like it’s hot (and humid!)- Long nails may scream drama, but monsoon is all about minimalism. Shorter nails are not just low-maintenance—they’re tres chic. They collect less dirt, stay cleaner, and are way easier to style with rings and glossy polish.

Use a luxe- quality stainless steel nail clipper and trim them regularly. Clean, sharp, and effortlessly elegant.

Moisture mayhem? File it right- Torn edges? Not on our watch. Try gently filing your nails with a smooth nail buffer—and always in one direction (because back-and-forth filling is so last season). Think of it like shaping your brows: precise, controlled, and totally polished.Nobody likes damp drama- From sweat to rainy days, moisture is everywhere—and your nails are not loving it.

Always, always dry your nails after washing, especially around the cuticles. Trust us, nothing ruins a vibe like a surprise fungal infection.Gloves, darling. Always gloves.- Whether you’re doing your routine kitchen tasks or doing other rainy-day DIY, protect those hands! Waterproof gloves are your best monsoon accessory—equal parts functional and fabulous. Keep them by your sink and save your manicure from soap-induced sabotage.

Let them breathe (Yes, nails need it too)- If your gel mani is on its third refill, it might be time to give your natural nails a little breather. Go bare, buff them to a soft shine, and let their true beauty shine through, the clean nail aesthetic? Its’s trending—and we’re here for it.Cuticle chic: Nourish, don’t neglect- A few drops of cuticle oil = instant glam. Keep a nourishing oil or a lightweight hand cream in your bag, and massage it in between meetings or Netflix episodes.

Soft, hydrated cuticles make every manicure look 10x more luxe.Clean tools = clean aesthetic- Your nail kit deserves the same attention as your skincare routine. Disinfect your nail clippers, always insist for a stainless steel nail clipper with inbuild nail file and pic to remove hidden dirt & grim and use them regularly. And sharing? A total no-no, it needs to stay personal and non- negotiable.Beauty starts on your plate- Good nails are built from the inside out. Load up on biotin-rich foods—avocados, nuts, spinach, and eggs.

And of course, stay hydrated like the beauty icon you are. Eight glasses a day? Bare minimum, babe.Rainy season or no rain, your nail should never be dull. With just a little love and the right habits - your nails can stay sleek, strong and always insta-ready.So go ahead, pull out that trench coat, sip your latte and strike a pose—because your nails are totally monsoon approved.Contributed by: Hitesh Singla, Head of Marketing at KAI India