Overdoing The Gels? This Is How to Actually Heal Your Nails In 3 Gentle Steps

If you're getting nail appointments as regularly as a fancy iced macha, you’re not alone. The average UK woman books in for a manicure every 2–3 weeks - a ritual that feels like self-care, but can quietly tip into over-care. Because here’s the truth: most manis aren't very good for ya. Nail damage is a common side effect, but it doesn’t actually come from gel itself. It’s the repeated filing, dehydration, aggressive removal and constant infills that leave nails thin, bendy and seriously stressed.

That means, whether you like it or not, you need to give your nails a reset. But it doesn't have to leave your nails feeling naked and embarrassed because 14 Day Manicure - the brand behind the best DIY mani on the planet - has invented Nonicure™. Designed to prevent damage before it starts, Nonicure™ helps nails recover properly between sets rather than masking the problem. Created for nails that feel overworked (think: lifting gel, rough texture, or that all-too-familiar post-removal weakness), Nonicure™ focuses on restoring the nail surface so it’s healthier, smoother and ready for what’s next. Because strong nails don’t come from adding more - they come from knowing when to reset.