BEAUTY
What To Know About The Minimalist 'Dry Gloss' Manicure
By ALIA HOYT
The Dry Gloss Manicure Kit by Bare Hands is specifically designed to produce minimalist, healthy, polished nails at home. Here’s what you can expect from it.
Items In The Kit
The kit includes a cuticle pen that twists to produce polisher and cuticle oil with a glass polishing tool for filing. It’s kept in a vegan, faux leather case.
Ingredients
The brand uses high-quality ingredients free of parabens, sulfates, and cyclic silicones. It doesn’t test on animals, unlike many cosmetic companies.
Using The Kit
First, apply pressure in short strokes across each nail with the glass polisher until smooth before adding a thin coat of cuticle oil on your cuticles and nail beds.
Results
Done correctly, dry gloss nails should be shiny, smooth, and natural looking. It retails for $42, which isn’t cheap, but a great value compared to multiple salon manicures.
The Benefit
Frequent manicures (especially SNS or gel) can weaken, split or peel nails. Taking a break to stay natural for a while can help to prevent serious nail problems.