7 Easy Fixes To Revive Your Nails This Winter
The Oil
Green Oil, £15 | Manucurist
A nail oil might feel like an unnecessary extra step but it really does make all the difference. Manucurist’s Huile Verte harnesses six botanical oils, sweet almond, coconut, walnut seed and more, to soften hard skin and replenish all-important nutrients, leaving behind a neater, more nourished nail bed. Massage into bare nails or over gels for low-effort comfort.
Available at LOOKFANTASTIC.COM
The Bond Builder
Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum, £23.92 (was £29.90) | OPI
A favourite among our SL Community members, this small-but-mighty bottle more than earns its place on this list. Powered by clever Ulti-Plex technology, it absorbs deep into the nail plate and works to simultaneously repair existing keratin bonds and build new ones, giving your nails a renewed strength. Promising a noticeable difference within six days, apply twice daily on bare nails for best results.
Available at BOOTS.COM
The Strengthener
Advanced Hard As Nails Nail Treatment, £6.40 (was £8) | Sally Hansen
Affordable and effective, Sally Hansen is majorly underrated. An oldie but a goodie, Hard As Nails provides instant reinforcement and a luxe-looking finish. Formulated with nylon, this quick-absorb formula lasts well, forming a protective, glossy layer over the natural nail. It also fills in ridges and prevents peeling, meaning it’s a no-brainer if you’ve been scorched in the past by questionable gel removal.
Available at SUPERDRUG.COM
The Vitamin Hit
Ethos Vitamin Dose Treatment, £15.50 | Bio Sculpture
If brittleness is your main concern, Biosculpture’s Ethos Vitamin Dose is just the ticket. Powered by a cocktail of B-group vitamins, it supports the keratin structure and cell metabolism, improving your overall nail health from the inside out. Drop directly onto the bare nail plate and allow it time to fully absorb before going in with your chosen gel or varnish.
Available at BIOSCULPTURE.CO.UK
The Serum
Cuticle Serum Pen, £10 | Navy
This does a very similar job to Manucurist but it’s worth mentioning because of the genius clicky brush pen format. If you’ve sworn 2026 will be the year you actually start listening to your nail artist, meet your new best friend. Silky and non-greasy, this revives weathered cuticles, delivering comfort and hydration. Whether this lives on your desk, in your bag, or atop your bedside table, regular use pays dividends.
Available at SPACENK.COM
The Base Coat
Base Vernis Base Coat, £29 | Dior
For at-home mani fans, Dior Base Vernis is one to know. Loved by the pros, this kit staple goes on smoothly, forming a milky-hued, protective cushiony layer. Think of it as a two-in-one base coat and strengthener – you can either wear it alone for a subtle wash of colour or under your favourite shade of polish.
Available at JOHNLEWIS.COM
The Unsung Hero
Fulvic Acid Nail Cream, £14 | Ful.Vic.Health
This unassuming cream is seriously good. Combining fulvic acid, a nutrient-rich natural compound, with emollients vitamin E and coconut oil, this hardworking multi-tasker works from all angles, not only comforting and protecting your hands but over time boosting nail growth, strengthening against splits and conditioning cuticles, bringing everything back from the brink.
Available at VICTORIAHEALTH.COM
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