What’s in my bag (or should be) : Nail edition

We all sometimes take a thousand things with us before a busy day "just in case" and never find anything in the bottom of our handbag. Lipstick, powder, wallet, car keys, nail polish, etc. Seem to always sink to the bottom of our bag when we need them the most and only show up weeks later.

Yet, did you know that when it comes to caring for your nails, all you need are a few essentials to keep in a closed pocket so you'll never have to worry about an emergency again!

Discover the best products to keep with you at all times to preserve your beautiful hands.

Il nous arrive à toutes d’emmener un millier d’affaires avec nous avant une journée chargée « au cas où » et de ne finalement jamais rien retrouver dans le fond de notre sac à mains. Rouge à lèvres, poudre, portefeuille, clés de voiture, vernis à ongles, etc. Semblent toujours s’enfoncer dans le fond de notre sac au moment où nous en avons le plus besoin et ne pointer le bout de leur nez que des semaines plus tard.

A classic, but one that we too often forget! A cream is essential to keep your hands moisturized and avoid small wounds due to dryness, especially in winter. Choose a quality cream bought in a specialized cosmetic store, even if it means increasing the budget a little, or even a cream bought in a pharmacy. Avoid very cheap creams that are often made of very chemical ingredients, which spread layer upon layer without ever soothing dryness.

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An essential, especially if you want to keep a minimum length on your nails. Having a nail clipper with you at all times helps to avoid small cuts due to sharp or badly filed nails.

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An ally of the nail clipper, the file allows you to round off the angles or soften the edges of nails that are too short to be cut. It's an essential that we often forget about, but it prevents small snags on clothes. If the nails are bare, the polishing block ensures a smooth and shiny nail plate. The Atelier Green polishing block is preferred, as it also considerably improves the hold of the nail polish on the nails.

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For those who like to have perfectly manicured nails at all times, it is essential to take a backup nail polish with you to make a few quick touch-ups in case of a sudden incident. The Naked Nails collection from L'Atelier Green are ideal. With their applicator brush optimized for the shape of the nails and their quality 25-free formula, they provide almost total coverage in a single application.

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The forgotten item of the perfect hand care, cuticle oil is just as essential as moisturizer for a flawless manicure. While there are many cuticle oils available from specialized nail cosmetic brands, natural oils like olive oil or sweet almond oil can work just as well, to be carried around in small, airtight bottles.

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Zinc is the great ally of strong nails, since it helps in the synthesis of keratin, a protein naturally present in our body, and helps avoid small white spots on the nail plate. Zinc is found mainly in oysters, red meat, wholemeal bread, egg yolk and cooked lentils. Don't panic if your diet is not varied enough, zinc can also be taken as a dietary supplement, available in pharmacies and to be taken in courses of several weeks if necessary.

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