Growing out your nails is no easy feat, especially if genetics aren’t on your side, you’re a nail biter, or you’ve overly damaged them with one too many gel manicures (like me). Sure, you could always get extensions, but there’s nothing like the feeling of having healthy and long natural nails that won’t break the moment you try to open a package. One surefire way to nurse your nails back to health and make them grow much faster is by incorporating a nail growth serum into your daily routine.
“Nail growth serums are products that contain ingredients that offer strengthening, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and growth-promoting properties,” says Julie Kandalec, a New York City-based celebrity manicurist. “They work by absorbing into the nail plate and skin surrounding the nail to offer strengthening, flexibility, and elasticity to prevent the nails from peeling and splitting.” She also explains that they can be useful even if you have nail polish on, since you could always apply them onto your cuticles and under the nails if your nail bed isn’t fully bare. And because your nails won’t break as easily, you’ll be able to retain any new growth that occurs.
To find the best options, also tested a few formulas and read through countless customer reviews across the internet. Kandalec shared her go-to nail serums with me, so keep scrolling for the 10 best nail growth serums that’ll help you wow your artist at your next spring nail appointment.
