06/07/2025
🧠 Nail Myth Busted: Nails Don’t Breathe — and Breaks Are Not a Thing! 💅🏼
Let’s get this straight once and for all:
Your natural nails are made of keratin — the same protein in your hair — and they don’t have lungs. That means they do not need to “breathe” air, oxygen, or anything else. ❌💨
The idea that you need to “take a break” from structured gel or Russian manicures is outdated and misleading.
✨ When done correctly, professional services like mine actually protect your nails, especially if you have soft, brittle, or peeling nails. The builder gel or fiber base acts like armor, giving your nails strength while they grow out safely underneath.
Here’s what does damage your nails:
🚫 Improper removal (ripping, peeling, or filing too aggressively)
🚫 Incomplete prep or poor application
🚫 Using harsh, low-quality products
🚫 Skipping regular maintenance appointments
🛡️ At The Nail Corner Studio, we focus on:
• Gentle prep to preserve the natural nail plate
• Structured manicures to reinforce and protect
• E-file removal only by trained professionals
• No drills on natural nail beds — ever
• Using only top-tier, non-toxic, HEMA-free professional products
✨ So no, you don’t need a “break” from gel — what you need is a trained, certified nail tech who respects the integrity of your nails. That’s our standard. 💯
💬 Have questions about what’s best for your nails? DM me! I love educating my clients and busting beauty myths.
