{beauty resolution} strong + healthy nails

If you have ever asked me how I keep my nails in amazing shape {either here, or via my Instagram}, you know that my number one secret is JULEP Essential Cuticle Oil. Previously, I had tried using different {messy} gel’s and even a cuticle pusher to get rid of the cuticles that I felt were wreaking havoc on my manicures, but nothing worked until I discovered the Essential Cuticle Oil, which I now use multiple times per day, and rub all over my nails {not just on the cuticles}. P.S. my nails have never looked better.

Having had so much success with JULEP products in the past, I was thrilled to take part in their Beauty Resolution: Strong & Healthy Nails Program, wherein I tested two of their products: Julep Reveal Nail Growth Revitalizing Serum and the Julep Nail Therapy Basecoat. Long story short… I am beyond happy with the results of both; but I’ll go into further detail below.

{julep reveal nail growth revitalizing serum} I credit my high daily intake of Biotin vitamins for the rapidity of my nail growth; however, even with the Biotin, every month or two I experience breakage of a few of my nails {we’re talking big breakage, not a little chip} that results in the need to file all of my nails down {for uniformity!} and start all over with the growing process. Two weeks ago I began using the Nail Growth Revitalizing Serum and I have not encountered so much as a tear or split in my nails since. The brush that comes with this serum is reminiscent of a lipgloss wand, and applies in much the same way…with a few swipes all around the nail where it meets the skin, and underneath the nail, as well. I have seen significant growth in the length of my nails since the first application; and, as mentioned before avoided splits, chips, and tears {despite the fact that I use my hands constantly}. For me, this ranks right up there with the Julep Essential Cuticle Oil that I adore; and, when used in unison with the Nail Therapy Basecoat, truly gives you model-worthy nails.

{julep nail therapy basecoat} This is a basecoat, yes; but I find that it is an amazing tool for strengthening the nail in its entirety. This arrived in the post the day after I unsuccessfully attempted to catch a box that I had lost my grip on, resulting in the break of the nail on my middle finger {right hand}. The break caused my nail to lose some of its strength; and since I was already suffering from peeling nails on a number of my other fingers, I decided to apply this for a few days {without a nail color on top} to strengthen {and protect} them. Fast forward four days…the peeling on my nails had sealed itself, and was completely smooth; and my nails were less bend-y - the result of the strengthening power. I have tried a handful of basecoats over the past few months, but this is the first one that truly felt as if it was strengthening and repairing the nail; while, at the same time, protecting from polish stains {I wore this under Julep’s dark navy blue shade Michelle for six days, and had 0 staining once removed}.

Have you tried either of these products before? What do you use to keep your nails strong and healthy?

xoxox

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FTC Disclosure: These products were provided to me for review by Julep. All opinions expressed herein are my own.