{"id":69383,"date":"2025-04-28T22:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T12:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/uk\/?p=69383"},"modified":"2025-09-18T20:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T10:45:10","slug":"11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Nail Care Mistakes You&#8217;re Probably Making and How to Avoid Them"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;]<div class=\"img-with-aniamtion-wrap \" data-max-width=\"150%\" data-border-radius=\"none\"><div class=\"inner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-shadow=\"none\" data-shadow-direction=\"middle\" class=\"img-with-animation skip-lazy \" data-delay=\"0\" height=\"1320\" width=\"1900\"  data-animation=\"fade-in\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nail-Care-Mistakes-Hero-Image.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nail-Care-Mistakes-Hero-Image.png 1900w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nail-Care-Mistakes-Hero-Image-768x534.png 768w, https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nail-Care-Mistakes-Hero-Image-1536x1067.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" alt=\"Nail Care Mistakes Hero Image\" \/><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s talk about your nails. Those tiny canvases of self-expression. Your mood barometers. Your \u201cI have my life together\u201d badges. Or at least, that\u2019s the dream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But let\u2019s be real: somewhere between back-to-back meetings, endless doomscrolling, and that half-hearted DIY mani, your nails are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">screaming<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for help\u2014and not in a cute pastel pink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a gel junkie, a cuticle clipper, or just someone who paints over chipped polish because \u201c<em>it\u2019s still kinda fine<\/em>,\u201d we need to have a chat. Because chances are, you\u2019re making at least <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of these common nail care mistakes. And your nails deserve better.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #100249;color:#100249\" 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href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_2_Youre_Peeling_Off_Gel_Shellac_or_Dip_Powder\" >Mistake #2: You\u2019re Peeling Off Gel, Shellac or Dip Powder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_3_You_Think_Acrylics_and_Extensions_Dont_Need_TLC\" >Mistake #3: You Think Acrylics and Extensions Don\u2019t Need TLC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_4_Youre_Cutting_Not_Caring_for_Your_Cuticles\" >Mistake #4: You\u2019re Cutting, Not Caring for Your Cuticles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_5_Youre_Skipping_the_Base_Coat\" >Mistake #5: You\u2019re Skipping the Base Coat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_6_Youre_a_Biter_Still\" >Mistake #6: You\u2019re a Biter (Still)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_7_Youre_Going_Too_Hard_with_the_Filing\" >Mistake #7: You\u2019re Going Too Hard with the Filing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_8_You_Ignore_Aftercare_Like_Its_Optional_Spoiler_Its_Not\" >Mistake #8: You Ignore Aftercare Like It\u2019s Optional (Spoiler: It\u2019s Not)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_9_Youre_Skipping_the_Break_Between_Manis\" >Mistake #9: You\u2019re Skipping the Break Between Manis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_10_You_Think_At-Home_Acrylic_Kits_Give_Salon-Level_Results\" >Mistake #10: You Think At-Home Acrylic Kits Give Salon-Level Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Mistake_11_Youre_Not_Giving_Your_Diet_Enough_Credit\" >Mistake #11: You\u2019re Not Giving Your Diet Enough Credit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Real_Talk_What_You_Should_Be_Doing\" >Real Talk: What You Should Be Doing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#The_Bottom_Line_Nail_Care_Is_a_Lifestyle\" >The Bottom Line: Nail Care Is a Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.getblys.com\/ca\/blog\/11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\/#Get_Your_Nails_Done_Professionally_with_Blys\" >Get Your Nails Done Professionally with Blys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_1_You_Treat_Your_Nails_Like_Tools_Not_Jewels\"><\/span>Mistake #1: You Treat Your Nails Like Tools (Not Jewels)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapping open cans, scratching off stickers, or using your nails as mini screwdrivers? Guilty. Ripping off packaging with your gel-coated index? Ma\u2019am. No.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All that \u201chandy\u201d work can cause serious splits and breaks. Your nails are not your Swiss Army knife \u2014 they&#8217;re fragile little extensions of your style and self-care. Whether it\u2019s your natural nails or acrylic masterpieces, using them as tools is a one-way ticket to chips, breaks, and tears. Nail enhancements may look strong, but they\u2019re not invincible. And once they snap, they <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snap<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your nails live a soft life. Keep a mini tool or keychain opener nearby if you\u2019re a chronic can-popper. Your future manicure will thank you (and so will your nail tech).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scissors, keys, and bottle openers have a reason for their existence\u2014your mani has better things to do. Like look pretty on Instagram.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_2_Youre_Peeling_Off_Gel_Shellac_or_Dip_Powder\"><\/span>Mistake #2: You\u2019re Peeling Off Gel, Shellac or Dip Powder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all been there. That single, satisfying <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peel<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of gel polish lifting off in one glorious piece. But behind that satisfaction? Absolute chaos for your nail plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s gel, Shellac (hi there, hybrid polish), or dip powder\u2014removal is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">everything<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Peeling it off strips away layers of your natural nail, leaving it thin, weak, and craving nutrients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The fix?<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Acetone soaks, gentle filing, and patience. Or better yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\">book a nail tech via Blys<\/a> and have it removed professionally <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">without<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the trauma in your own living room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_3_You_Think_Acrylics_and_Extensions_Dont_Need_TLC\"><\/span>Mistake #3: You Think Acrylics and Extensions Don\u2019t Need TLC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acrylics and extensions may look like they can handle anything\u2014but underneath, your natural nails are still sensitive and delicate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring maintenance appointments, skipping fills, or keeping your extensions on longer than recommended (hello, month-old mani?) is a big no-no. That\u2019s how you end up with fungal infections, lifting, and serious damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Pro tip:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Keep up with regular infills (every 2\u20133 weeks), and if your extensions start lifting\u2014don\u2019t wait for disaster. Call your fav <a href=\"https:\/\/app.getblys.com\/new-booking\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\">nail tech to your home through Blys<\/a> before things get <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">messy<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_4_Youre_Cutting_Not_Caring_for_Your_Cuticles\"><\/span>Mistake #4: You\u2019re Cutting, Not Caring for Your Cuticles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s clear this up once and for all: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cuticles are not the enemy.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That dry little rim of skin actually protects your nail bed from bacteria. Trimming them too aggressively (or worse, yanking them off during an anxious spiral) opens the door to infection and irritation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of cutting, try this: gently push them back after a warm shower using a cuticle pusher and moisturise like your nail health depends on it\u2014because it <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actually does<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Cuticle oil is your saviour. Moisturiser isn&#8217;t just for your face, you know. Your nails and cuticles are crying out for hydration too, especially if you\u2019re washing your hands a zillion times a day or using sanitisers that suck the life out of your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massage a cuticle oil or hand cream into your nail beds daily. It\u2019s a small step with major impact\u2014and it keeps that fresh mani looking photo-ready.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_5_Youre_Skipping_the_Base_Coat\"><\/span>Mistake #5: You\u2019re Skipping the Base Coat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We get it. You\u2019re in a rush. You\u2019ve got dinner in 30 minutes and your nails are currently looking like they&#8217;ve just come out of a survival reality show. But slapping colour straight onto bare nails? That\u2019s a no-no.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Base coats aren\u2019t just a nice-to-have\u2014they&#8217;re the primer that prevents staining, gives your colour something to grip, and extends your mani&#8217;s life. Skipping it is like painting a wall without sealing the cracks. It\u2019s just&#8230; wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_6_Youre_a_Biter_Still\"><\/span>Mistake #6: You\u2019re a Biter (Still)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still nibbling at your nails like it\u2019s a nervous tick from your high school days\u2014girl, it\u2019s time for an intervention. Nail biting doesn&#8217;t just ruin the look; it introduces bacteria, causes infections, and slows growth. Plus, it\u2019s a vibe killer when you&#8217;re trying to show off your mani.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try a bitter-tasting polish or distraction techniques. Better yet, keep your nails looking so fresh and fabulous that you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">won\u2019t<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> want to bite them. (Honestly, nothing breaks the biting cycle like a luxe mani from a nail expert coming right to your home.)<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_7_Youre_Going_Too_Hard_with_the_Filing\"><\/span>Mistake #7: You\u2019re Going Too Hard with the Filing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s talk about filing techniques. If you\u2019re going back and forth like a DJ scratching a record, stop right there. That kind of motion weakens your nails and leads to splits. Instead, file in one direction only\u2014preferably from side to centre\u2014using a gentle grit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, if you\u2019re filing right after a soak or shower? Nope. Wet nails are bendier and more prone to damage. Patience is a virtue.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_8_You_Ignore_Aftercare_Like_Its_Optional_Spoiler_Its_Not\"><\/span>Mistake #8: You Ignore Aftercare Like It\u2019s Optional (Spoiler: It\u2019s Not)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019ve just had a full set of acrylics or a flawless gel mani, the real magic is in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aftercare<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You wouldn\u2019t get eyelash extensions and then rub your eyes, right? (At least we hope not.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Same logic applies here. Avoid hot water for the first 24 hours post-gel, don\u2019t pick at dip powder as it lifts, and moisturise those hands like your next mani depends on it\u2014because it totally does.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep cuticle oil on your nightstand, your desk, your handbag\u2014basically everywhere. Hydrated nails = happy nails.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_9_Youre_Skipping_the_Break_Between_Manis\"><\/span>Mistake #9: You\u2019re Skipping the Break Between Manis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We get it\u2014naked nails feel weird. Once you\u2019re used to the high-gloss perfection of gel or dip, bare nails can feel like your fingers are suddenly&#8230; underdressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But even the best-dressed nails need a breather.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re constantly layering back-to-back gel, Shellac, acrylic, or dip powder with zero downtime? You\u2019re not letting your natural nails breathe or recover. That\u2019s how they end up thin, bendy, and prone to breakage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Give them a mini vacay.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One week off every couple of cycles (with a good nail strengthener and cuticle oil) can do wonders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_10_You_Think_At-Home_Acrylic_Kits_Give_Salon-Level_Results\"><\/span>Mistake #10: You Think At-Home Acrylic Kits Give Salon-Level Results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look, we\u2019re all for an at-home self-care moment. Bubble bath, wine, Spotify playlist? Yup, we hear you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But when it comes to sculpting acrylics or layering dip powder at home with zero training? That\u2019s where DIY becomes D-I-Why-Though.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improper application can trap bacteria, damage the nail bed, and leave you with lumpy, uneven results (and the frustration to match).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Save yourself the stress.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Book a mobile nail artist through Blys and let a pro do it\u2014safely, cleanly, and beautifully. Bonus? You don\u2019t even have to change out of your tracks or PJs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistake_11_Youre_Not_Giving_Your_Diet_Enough_Credit\"><\/span>Mistake #11: You\u2019re Not Giving Your Diet Enough Credit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your nails are literally built from the inside out. No amount of topcoats will make up for a diet lacking in nail-nourishing vitamins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Biotin, iron, zinc, omega-3s<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a whole lotta leafy greens can do what no quick-dry polish can: grow strong, healthy, naturally glossy nails.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snack smart. Sip water. Love your nails like you mean it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real_Talk_What_You_Should_Be_Doing\"><\/span>Real Talk: What You Should Be Doing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re not here to shame\u2014just to lovingly guide you toward better nail choices. Your hands go through <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a lot<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a proper nail care routine isn\u2019t just about aesthetics\u2014it\u2019s about self-care, confidence, and treating yourself the way you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deserve<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not vibing with DIY right now? No stress. That\u2019s what Blys is for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Book an <a href=\"https:\/\/getblys.com\/ca\/services\/nails\/?utm_source=website-blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=11-common-nail-care-mistakes-to-avoid\">in-home nail appointment<\/a> with Blys<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and one of our qualified beauty professionals on the platform will come to you\u2014armed with polishes, cuticle oil, top coats, and the skills to undo your past mistakes. 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