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During the summer months, we usually opt for bright, vibrant hues for our nails. However, according to the runways, bare fingertips are having a major beauty moment. For Spring/Summer 2016, the Valentino, Prada, and Saint Laurent shows had models take to the runway without a lick of colored nail polish. But “au naturel” doesn’t mean that your digits don’t require maintenance. Your hands still need regular grooming by way of cuticle management and skin exfoliation to leave them soft and supple. The good news? You don’t need to schedule a manicure every three days, because it’s quite literally something you can do with your bare hands (pun intended). Below, we round up nine natural nail care products and tools for the ultimate anti-manicure.
Reverence de Bastien
Glass Nail File
US $20; AED/SAR 73
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Unlike traditional emery boards, glass nail files (also known as crystal files) do not weaken your nails or leave them prone to breakage. They can even be sanitized in a dishwasher.
Margaret Dabbs
Nourishing Nail & Cuticle Serum
US $17; AED/SAR 62
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This travel-friendly bottle boasts a bevy of nourishing ingredients, including emu and tea tree oils to keep nail infections at bay.
Deborah Lippmann
Cuticle Pusher & Cuticle Nipper
US $48; AED/SAR 176
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This toolkit includes both a cuticle pusher and clipper to give you more control and a flawless finish.
Dior
Crème Abricot Fortifying Cream For Nails
US $27; AED/SAR 99
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Infused with a blend of natural lanolin, glycine soja protein, and lecithin, this multitasking cream strengthens nails, promotes growth, and conditions cuticles.
OPI
Nail Envy Nail Strengthener Original Formula
US $18; AED/SAR 66
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This nail strengthener will nurse your natural nails back to health with a little help from hydrolyzed wheat protein and calcium.
Marc Jacobs Beauty
Enamored Hi-Shine Nail Polish in Shiny
US $18; AED/SAR 66
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This high-shine nail lacquer goes on clear to give you a set of shiny, glossy nails. The best part? No one will notice if it starts to chip.
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