Pedi Perfecto!
EL Singapore|April 2017

French podiatrist and pedicurist to the stars BASTIEN GONZALEZ tells Susannah Jaffer his tips and tricks for fl awless toenails and naturally beautiful feet.

Susannah Jaffer
Pedi Perfecto!

Bastien, what’s the biggest mistake women are making with their nails?

In general, all nail issues comes down to negligence. Women tend not to take enough care of them, and rely on manicures or pedicures to hide problems. Polish dries up your nails, making them weak and prone to white spots and discolouration. You only wear makeup on your face for half a day, so why would you keep polish on your nails for two weeks?

Is there such a thing as “breathable” nail polish?

No. As nail polish is made from plastic, no air can penetrate it. It’s also important to understand that nails are dead, so they don’t need to breathe, but as they are porous, oxygen can pass through them.

Tell us your fi x for dry and brittle nails.

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