3 Reasons Your Nails Look Unhealthy
…and the 7-day routine that fixes each one
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1. Your cuticles are dry and overgrown
What is a cuticle?
The thin layer of dead skin stuck to the base of your nail. It’s not the living skin around it (the nail fold), which you should never cut.
Before: damaged white skin creeping onto the nail. After: a soft, clean cuticle line.
The problem: Dry, neglected cuticles can leave your nails looking untidy, even after a manicure. When the surrounding skin lacks moisture, it can become rough, flaky and more prone to splitting.
The Navy fix: A little daily care goes a long way. Soften the cuticle area with Erase, gently push back any softened excess cuticle using an orange stick, and finish with our award winning Cuticle Serum Pen to nourish and condition.
The result: Softer, smoother looking cuticles and beautifully maintained natural nails.
2. You keep getting hangnails
What’s a hangnail?
A small torn strip of skin at the side of your nail. It’s usually caused by dry skin, not the nail itself, so keeping the skin soft stops them forming.
Before: torn strips of skin that catch and sting. After: smooth, soft skin down the sides.
The problem: Those tiny pieces of torn skin around your nails aren't just frustrating. They can be painful too. Hangnails often develop when the surrounding skin becomes dry or damaged, particularly through frequent handwashing, picking or everyday wear.
The Navy fix: Prevention starts with hydration. Apply our Cuticle Serum Pen daily to help keep the skin around your nails soft and conditioned. If a hangnail appears, carefully trim the loose skin with clean, suitable tools rather than pulling it.
The result: Softer, better conditioned skin around your nails, with fewer opportunities for dryness to cause trouble.
3. Your nail tips are uneven or feel rough
Before: split, uneven tips. After: smooth, even, clean tips.
The problem: Peeling, splitting or fragile nail tips can make growing your natural nails feel impossible. Everyday activities, repeated exposure to water and improper filing can all contribute to damage.
The Navy fix: It's all about gentle maintenance. Use the manicure files to shape your nails with care, avoid excessive filing and apply Cuticle Serum regularly to help condition your nails and surrounding skin.
The result: Neater, smoother looking nail edges and a gentle routine that helps minimise avoidable damage.
Sound familiar?
- Dry cuticles that crack and peel
- Hangnails that catch and sting
- Nail tips that split and break
- Nails that never seem to grow
- Not knowing where to start with nail care
Beautiful nails start with better habits
One kit. One simple routine. Just a few minutes a day.
Everything you need to care for your natural nails at home, keep your cuticles beautifully conditioned and make your manicurist happy.
Your 7-day routine starts here
4 nail care essentials for your first week and the ongoing care that follows.
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Erase Cuticle Remover
For gentle cuticle preparation
Softens and loosens excess cuticle on the nail surface, making it easier to remove gently.
On-the-Go Manicure Kit
For rough edges & everyday upkeep
Three mini nail files, a nail brush and two orange wood sticks help you keep nails tidy. Includes a mini Cuticle Balm to condition dry cuticles.
Hand & Cuticle Serum Pen
For daily cuticle conditioning
A brush-on serum with raspberry seed, jojoba and argan oils to condition dry cuticles. Easy to apply at home or while you’re out.
Storage Case
Keep your routine together
Keeps your nail-care essentials in one place, with a clear front so you can find what you need.
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Your first 7 days of nail care
Start with gentle preparation, then make daily conditioning a habit.
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Day 1
Shape & prepare
File your nail edges. Apply Erase around your cuticles, then gently push them back with an orange wood stick.
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Every day
Condition daily
Brush on your Cuticle Serum Pen and gently massage into your cuticles.
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Day 7 & beyond
Keep up the care
Continue conditioning daily and gently file uneven edges as needed.
Nail care you can trust
Frequently asked questions
Your nail care questions, answered.
Should I cut my cuticles?
No. Cutting the living skin around your nail can tear it and make it grow back rougher. Soften the dead cuticle with a remover like Erase, then gently push it back with an orange stick.
Why do I keep getting hangnails?
Hangnails start with dry skin at the sides of your nails. When it dries out it splits, and picking or biting it tears more skin and starts the next one. A daily swipe of the Serum Pen keeps the skin soft, so snags stop forming.
Why do my nails peel at the tips?
Usually from filing back and forth, which splits the layers at the edge, or from nails drying out after lots of hand washing. File in one direction with a fine file and condition every day with the Serum Pen.
I’ve never done my own nails. Where do I start?
Start with day 1 of the routine: shape your nails with the mini files, soften your cuticles with Erase and push them back with an orange stick. After that, it’s one swipe of the Serum Pen a day.
How long before I see a difference?
Most people notice softer, tidier cuticles within the first week of daily use. Nails grow slowly, so keep going with the Serum Pen and your tips and edges will keep improving over the following weeks.
Do I need a salon for nice nails?
No. Neat nails come from a little regular care, not one appointment. A few minutes a day with the right tools keeps them looking good between salon visits, or instead of them.
Is delivery included?
Yes. Free UK delivery is included with the kit, sent by Royal Mail 2nd Class Tracked. It usually arrives in 3-5 working days.
7 Days To Better Nails Bundle
Save 45% when you get all 4 essentials together.
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On-the-Go Manicure Kit
RRP £7.95
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Erase Cuticle Remover
RRP £14.95
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Hand & Cuticle Serum Pen
RRP £12.95
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Clear Zip Case
RRP £18.95
- UK delivery · 3–5 days Free
Includes free UK delivery
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