The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Natural Nails
Everyone wants stronger, longer, healthier nails - especially after damage from gels, acrylics or daily wear and tear.
How Can I Improve My Natural Nails?
The foundation of great nails is a consistent nail care routine focused on nourishment, strength, and protection.
DAILY HABITS THAT HELP:
- Keep cuticles moisturised
- Use nourishing treatments regularly
- Avoid harsh chemicals and rough filing
- Give nails a break from gels/acrylics
RECOMMENDED TREATMENT:
ORLY Nailtrition Nail Growth – A cult favourite strengthener that helps stimulate growth and strengthen peeling, splitting nails - ideal if your nails won’t grow past a certain point after polish or enhancements.
ORLY Nail Defense is a classic strengthening treatment that helps protect against peeling and breakage, supporting stronger, healthier natural nails.
What Causes Ridges in Nails and How to Smooth Them
Ridges (especially vertical lines on nails) are very common. They often become more visible with age, dryness or dehydration and can also be linked to nutritional deficiencies, genetics or trauma to the nail.
HOW TO PREVENT OR MINIMISE THEM:
✔ Hydrate nails and cuticles regularly
✔ Avoid over-buffing or aggressive filing
✔ Use nourishing treatments that support smooth nail surfaces
THE ORLY SOLUTION FOR NAIL RIDGES:
ORLY Nail Retouch Smooth & Blur Effect – This new breakthrough treatment acts like an IRL filter for your nails. It’s designed to blur and smooth ridges, neutralise discolouration and deliver a soft-matte, perfected look in one swipe — without heavy polish. It also includes fermented actives, antioxidants and lemon extract to strengthen and protect with every wear.
What Is pH Perfector?
The Custom Glow Treatment for Healthy Nails
Unlike regular polish, ORLY pH Perfector isn’t meant to cover up your nails - it works with them. When applied to clean, bare nails, its smart pH-technology reacts with your nail’s natural surface to deliver a healthy-looking flush, plus hydration, strengthening and brightening benefits thanks to Vitamins C and E.
KEY BENEFITS:
- Builds a natural, customized tint without heavy polish.
- Strengthens and hydrates with antioxidants for everyday wear.
- Delivers a glossy finish that can last up to 5 days, or fades back to a radiant bare nail when remove
Why Are My Nails Peeling or Splitting?
Peeling or splitting often means your nails need repair at the nail plate level, which comes from hydration and protein support.
TRY THESE PRODUCTS:
ORLY Breathable Protein Boost Nail Strengthener – Helps prevent nails from peeling and breakage with plant proteins that improve flexibility.
ORLY Breathable Calcium Boost Nail Strengthener – Adds calcium and vitamins to nourish dry, damaged nails.
How Do I Grow My Nails Faster?
Nail growth is linked to healthier cuticles and the speed of new nail cells forming.
BOOST GROWTH WITH:
- Regular use of a strengthening treatment like Nailtrition
- Daily moisturising — don’t skip the cuticles!
- A diet rich in vitamins (especially iron, protein, biotin)
PRODUCT TO TRY:
ORLY Breathable Cuticle Oil Drops to hydrate cuticles and nail beds - essential for supportive growth.
Whether you’re repairing damage, smoothing ridges or enhancing your natural nails, ORLY offers targeted treatments that help protect, perfect and visibly improve nail health over time.