Do you have ridges in your nails?

A lot of us do have ridges in our nails and it can get worse as the years go by. (notice I didn't say as we age. LoL! )

These ridges are called corrugations or furrows and they usually run lengthwise of the nail, but can run across the nail.
Ridges in the nails can be a sign of a health issue and you should ask your doctor if you have concerns but most of the time these ridges in our nails are nothing to get alarmed about.

Now what can we do to make those ridged nails smooth and pretty?

One of the first things you may think about doing to get your nails smooth is buffing them, however the buffers (even though they seem to be very fine and gentle on the nail) can actually take of more nail than you realize and can leave you with weaker nails that could start to split and break.

The best thing to do if you have ridges in your nails is to find a good ridge filler.

Essie has one called Fill the Gap it is a ridge filler and it also helps hydrate the nail, you can use it with or without nail polish on top and if you like your nails to look natural you can use it alone for a natural look.

However in the Summer if you just want to wear the ridge filler alone for a natural look I would recommend using a non-yellowing top coat as some will yellow with exposure to the sun and if you want them to look even more natural and don't wont a shine then you can find a top coat that has a matte finish just try and find one that has the UV protection in it.
Good Luck and I hope you enjoying having smoother nails in the future!

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