If all of this resonates with you—impending engagement or not—it can easily be DIY-ed if you focus on nail care. If you want your nails to at least look healthy in time for a proposal, Truong says you’ll want to focus on these three key factors: diet, hydration, and maintenance. Proteins, vitamins, and minerals like biotin, iron, and omega-3s are all known to help keep nails strong. She says that regular cuticle care with oils and serums like the Kora Organics Noni Oil will nourish and hydrate hands, nails, and cuticles with natural ingredients. You’ll also want to use strengtheners, she says, such as Nailtique, which treats nail issues such as brittleness, peeling, or thinness. Nguyen agrees and likes products like the ORLY Nail Retouch or Manicurist Active Glow for a good nail care routine. You’ll also want to keep nails shaped and buffed, and limit any unnecessary strain or exposure to harmful chemicals to keep nails strong.
And while it’s always what works best for you, there is something so romantic about having bare nails on the day of your engagement. Why not be swept up by the spontaneity and baring it all when saying yes to forever? “I remember even saying to [my fiancé], ‘I wish I at least looked a little cuter,’” says Casanova. “He responded, ‘This is exactly the version of you that I love you for.’ Who could be mad at that?”
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