Nail Oil: Why You Need It + MY FAVORITES

[@southpawnubz7418]

I use NBM also. I find that keeping it in my pocket, the oil warms and makes application better. Cause warm oil flows a bit easier and i get better coverage through that roller ball. DONT WEAR THE SWEET ONES OUTSIDE! you will attract bees. unless that's what you want. then go attract those bees girl!

[@MediocreManis]

Okay but now I HAVE to wear the sweet one outside so I can become the queen of the bees

[@nickspolish]

two years later and i can confirm oiling ur nails and cuticles does make a difference… however! sometimes its fun to say bs for funsies😁

[@ManL02]

If I'm heading out and my hands and cuticles are really dry I'll put a dab of hand cream and a couple drops of oil and mix them together to moisturize my hands and cuticles. Makes the oil less oily and the cream more moisturizing. It's a good fix when I'm rushing out the door.

[@MediocreManis]

Ooh, I didn't even think about that I'll be trying that!

[@ManL02]

@@MediocreManis I don't know why, but I just thought of this, I also rub my palms on a towel to get rid of most of the cream. (When I'm needing to touch stuff, like my car, remote, whatever) Really, it's not your palms that need hydration usually. (Not mine anyways)

[@mrs.z1172]

Good morning , I’m addictive to oiling my nails I have so many bottles and brands , ( homemade too) the secret here is consistency, and please use gloves to complete shores around the house !! Happy Monday everyone ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mockingbirdnightingale7169]

I got a big bottle of plain argan oil like yours from Ulta, and a refillable watercolor brush pen from an art supply store and I just refill it over and over. It works pretty well but I need to get better at consistency.

[@MediocreManis]

Smart! I didn't even think about a watercolor brush, that's such a good idea.

[@lindacooper2579]

I agree, I don’t like super oily swatches! My nails are SO much healthier when I consistently use oil. Currently using CND Solar oil, and just ordered Cuccio oil in milk & honey scent. Thank you for this video, super informative. Will give some of your suggestions a try❣️

[@quenyasindarin269]

NBM is my absplure favorite! Collecting all of them is so fun and having them scattered everywhere so I always remember. Meech is a Genius for developing these!

[@MediocreManis]

They're so convenient!

[@1603holly]

I just use Jojoba oil, usually an organic one. You can get it at most health food stores or on Amazon. Usually it is unscented, so you won't get that luxury experience, but it is inexpensive compared to most nail oils. I also use it as a face cleanser, and maybe a couple of drops on the ends of my hair before a shower. You can apply it to elbows and knees and heels; it just seems to work well for multiple purposes. I use it with a nail pen on my cuticles many times a day. The nail pens are really hard to refill, but if you keep trying it eventually gets pretty easy. Your bottle idea seems kinda genius! My cuticles are in great shape, although it took a couple of months to get here. That could be because I work as a gardener/landscaper and my hands can get pretty trashed. You can never have too many gloves!

[@MediocreManis]

Ooh, yeah gardening is tough on the hands. I'm impressed you're able to keep them in good shape through all that!

[@malinn8429]

My nailcare has amped up this year with my indie nailpolish deep dive. Gloves when doing the dishes, cuticle creme and oil. And it's paying off! Yay🥳. I'm actually using the ordinary 100% squalene oil since I dont't particularly like it on my face and it works great.

[@MediocreManis]

I used to wear gloves to do the dishes and that saved me a lot of trouble. Now though, I just make my bf do it hahaha.

[@malinn8429]

@@MediocreManis 😄

[@abramcollette]

Bliss kiss has new squeeze bottles and you can refill them. I like those bc I can squeeze out a bunch and it holds more that the original pens. I like them bc I can do it at red lights haha I don’t like the bottles

[@foxbearchillinbytheriver]

They are easy to refill too if anyone is interested

[@KH-mamabear]

This is something I need to get into, especially on my toes. I work with paper all day, so there’s lotion refresh all day long for my hands. You mentioned a couple ingredients I’m familiar with (not a specialist, just like to research before using new things). Lavender has antiseptic and anti fungal properties, so great for skin as long as you are not allergic. Love your nail color, both the oil swatches and what’s on in the video.

[@MediocreManis]

I work in an office so my hands definitely get dried out too from handling paper all day!

[@cami-mani]

Love the Cuticle Buddy oil; the fragrances are amazing, the bottles and holders are so pretty, and I love how they apply. Other faves are Anchor & Heart, Cuccio, CND, and Burts Bees cuticle cream. I'd like to try Terra Beauty Bar oil; that bottle and those flowers got me, lol, but I also like that it's multipurpose. TFS!

[@MediocreManis]

Lol the Terra Beauty Bar one is so pretty I couldn't resist.

[@graceknudsen9690]

I am 2+ years late to the party but I came to say that Cuticle Buddy also has almond oil in it, if you still use it and if that's still a point of contention for you.

[@MediocreManis]

I ended up refilling the bottles I have with non almond oils!

[@angel_avengeline13]

Obsessed with cuticle buddy! The only down size is I got the pink one expecting a nice rose smell but it's straight up citrus, lime smell, however it really does the job compared to the other colors I've tried

[@craftasaurouswrecks9277]

Yeah, rose geranium oil smells a little like all of those things. It's nice, but it isn't rose.

[@MsJodiArias]

I used to love bliss kiss then I tested it to see if it had actual jojoba oil by putting the container in the fridge…it was supposed to solidify into a wax…it didn’t solidify. Pretty disappointing considering how much money I sent on their oil.

[@MediocreManis]

Really? Mine solidified in the fridge when I put it in there

[@MsJodiArias]

@@MediocreManis yeah. I bought the 4oz summer scented one in the fridge and it never solidified. I also had a small limited edition one and it also never solidified. I was thinking if it was the fragrance that kept it from turning into a wax. I just received it in the beginning of January.

[@Redvixen4814]

Have you tried the California Mango Cuticle Oil from Sally Beauty? It smells really good and is my favorite.

[@MediocreManis]

I haven't but I'll check it out next time I go!

[@WarriorGirl_113]

Anchor & Heart's is the only nailcare line I use.. her scent's are heaven sent and spot on! fyi: if you apply nail cuticle oil all around your nail without rubbing it in before you use your nail polish remover it help's significantly to protect them from drying out due to the acetone! ;-)

[@christinawoodard3754]

I use Beautyguard cuticle oil and then seal it in with a good moisturizer.

[@sierra734]

I really like the Sally Hansen cuticle cream that’s in the little tub , good for nighttime because it’s so thick tfs .

[@pepiart1413]

I recently went to a baby store to buy a gift for my niece. I found they sold oil balms for nappy rash! They are huge jars of 85g, vegan/organic, 100% natural ingredients. I brought one just for my nails to help them!! Such a good find ;) didn’t expect to get something for me too haha

[@gaylecooley3630]

I like Jojoba oil, Bliss is good. I also like OPI cuticle oil. But the one I will consistently use is Olive and June cuticle serum, mostly because it comes in these great little pens and you can just swatch it in at a moments notice. I have these pens in almost every room in my house, and in my purse, so I am really good at using them several times a day. At night I rub down my cuticles with Hard as Hoof, and my hands in Neutrogena hand cream.

[@LindaM2005]

My favourite nail oil is from Mineral Fusion. It's a mixture of safflower oil and sunflower oil, so it's safe for anyone with a sensitivity to nuts. It only comes in a bottle with a brush, but portability isn't really important for me, so that's ok. The bottle is .33 oz, and is $8.99 on their website, and I find that pretty affordable. Mineral Fusion also makes my favourite topcoat.

[@formeitworks]

I love cuticle oil! I have tons of cuticle oil. My main requirement is that it is jojoba oil based. I currently have Simply Pure, Cuticle Buddy (I have 11 of the current selection), KNI Beauty and Bath, Anchor and Heart Vitamin Sea, Unicorn Magic-Indie Brand, and Stella Chroma-also an indie brand in rotation. I also have and use from time to time Orly Argan Oil, Orly Breathable, Cuticle Candi-Indie Brand, Gelish Nourish, Nail Aid, Glisten and Glow, CND Solar, California Mango, Sally Hansen Vitamin E, Sally Hansen Color Therapy, and Color Club. I also have my own mix which I use periodically...Yes, I have a nail oil addiction and don't apologize for it...LOL!

[@MediocreManis]

Omg you have so many!!! I used to not care about oiling before but in the past few years I have definitely seen an improvement from the oils so now I don't mind investing in some good ones!

[@Shell.Manicured]

I love cuticle buddy. I have one in my bag, one in my car, one next to the couch... you get the idea. My other fave cuticle oils are any of the cuticle oil/balm/creme from Unicorn Magic Skincare, and Anchor & Heart makes some really great cuticle care products too.

[@MediocreManis]

The cuticle buddy is just so convenient! I haven't tried the other ones you mentioned, I'll have to check them out!

[@gracelarsh6352]

My first oil was Pacifica, than Color Expressions showed Cuticle Buddy. I picked up 4 to meet free shipping, I keep one tied to my purse and ever put it on while driving woops I mean while stopped at a red light wink wink and one on the table next to my chair. Happy with both that I tried so far, I really enjoyed this video thank you.

[@WarriorGirl_113]

the Indy maker's on polish pickup sometimes sells little holders for your cuticle oil's... kinda like the one's ppl have for their lip balm's! Their wicked cool!!! ;-)

[@MediocreManis]

I am also a frequent oiler in the car haha. Every time I hit a stop light I'm like where's my oil!

[@sgsummerisle]

I love Cuccio's Milk and Honey and it is SO CHEAP, but I think I'm going to switch to filling applicator pens with Jojoba and vitamin E when I finish it. Also, I really wish I could get into coconut oil, but it makes me break out with eczema! Such a shame...

[@craftasaurouswrecks9277]

I have those one! The smell gets to me on migraine days but it does work well and the bottle never seems to empty

[@sharongibilisco1303]

I use No Lift Nails Cuticle oil. It's in a little squeeze bottle, it's a blend of avocado and vit. E and smells amazing. I am a scent person and if it smells good, I am more likely to use it.

[@MediocreManis]

I'm the same way, if it smells god I am way more likely to use it!

[@BeyondPolish]

Yasssssss 👏👏👏👏 hydrate those cuticle everyone ❤️❤️❤️

[@agriff4440]

Kicking myself so much for not buying cuticula dragon glass 😭 it’s so beautiful. Hopefully it comes back in rewind

[@MediocreManis]

It's so cool! I hope it does come back!

[@KzooBeerGirl]

I really like the idea of those Cuticle Buddies but I alway oil under my nails too and you can't really do that with a roller ball.

[@MediocreManis]

Yeah the roller ball is way too big for that for sure!

[@marisola3893]

I purchased the NBM oils! Can’t what to try them and get the cuticles in check

[@MediocreManis]

They're so nice to use!

[@GenericAccountVLR]

I just dip a finger into a wide-mouthed travel bottle of black seed oil and swipe it onto my cuticles, rubbing it in enough to keep it from sliding around. Leave it on. Reapply (sometimes) after washing hands. That exfoliates all that “dusty” dead skin and keeps mine looking clean. So cheap, no special containers, no special brands. I wish I’d discovered black seed oil when I was a child! Could have saved so much $ and ugly cuticles. Simple is best.

[@JJBabbles]

Question for everyone: Have you ever used a cuticle oil that actually dried your skin out? (Doing the opposite of what it's meant to do) I've experienced this a few times & it's hugely confusing - especially when it's a products that works well for other people. CND Solar oil was the first to dry out my skin (SO confusing!) but I've had it happen with a few mainstream & indie products in oil form, as well as a few butters & balms. I'm trying to figure out if this is some kind of dermatological reaction (although usually I'd expect burning/Redness - not dry skin) or if this is something that does happen to other people. I hate how many products I end up wasting by trying new oils/balms, having them not work for me. I always know within a few days if a product will be drying, but I force myself to use it for a week because I just want it to work so bad! 😂 (I know, I know - Einstein was right! 🤦‍♀️) Not to mention how much money I waste because I have no one to pass these products onto (Covid times means open products are treated like poision.. & I totally understand) I always go back to unscented Bliss kiss oil because it's the only one I can rely on to actually do the job. This was meant to be a super short research gathering question but I'm just not capable of being succinct 🤷‍♀️ Tysm for any feedback! 💕

[@MediocreManis]

I haven't had this happen to me with nail oil, but I have had it happen with lip balms in the past! I think some of it might just be our own personal body chemistry reacting with things in the product because some of the lip balms I used and hates, I knew of other people loving and saying were mega hydrating!

[@malinn8429]

Hi👋 I've had that with my face, and have really had to search for what works for me. Let's see if my amateur analysis for my skin might ring true to you too; it's a big difference beetween being dehydrated or dry. I'm dehydrated. And I find that some cremes and oils just handle dryness, not dehydration. And of I get the wrong one it's b-a-d. My hands and nailbeds are not as sensitive to it as my face but sometimes I use my hydrating serumes on my hands too. Perks them up and helps the regular cremes and oils work better. Longwinded answer... as you can tell I've done some searching...Hope you find this useful!

[@BoricuaDude]

I am gay as heck, but you are so beautiful lol. Great video and tips!

[@nickspolish]

this feels targeted...

[@MediocreManis]

hmmmmmm wonder why hahaha