Nail slugging involves slathering a thick moisturizer over a rich cuticle oil.
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Dry weather conditions and damage from acrylics can lead to peeled and split nails and cuticles. “Slugging” your nails and cuticles can help them stay moisturized.
Nail slugging involves rubbing the nails and cuticles with a cuticle oil, then slathering them with a thicker moisturizer, such as Vaseline or Aquaphor. Look out for cuticle oils with Vitamin E or jojoba oil as a base to provide additional moisture.
Dr. Charles Puza, MD, who shared a nail slugging tutorial on TikTok, and other experts agree that nail slugging can help improve overall nail health, resulting in stronger, less brittle nails. Puza recommends you "slug" your nails at least once a day and repeat after you wash your hands. See Dr. Puza's viral TikTok below.
