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Add These On-the-Go Bestselling Manicure Essentials to Your Vacation Packing List
by Lauren Neely
on Jul 10 2024
If you find yourself traveling this summer and are looking for ways to help keep your nails looking prim and proper while on the go, butter LONDON has the perfect products to help! This week in the blog, we are sharing travel essentials to help you simplify your manicure routine.
No Water Necessary!
The first product that is a must-have for manicures on the go is Super Clean! This No Rinse Cleansing Hand & Nail Crème helps keep hands and nails clean and moisturized with a no rinse formula, making it perfect for waterless manicures while on the go. Super Clean is formulated with Cocoa Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Vitamin E, and Shea Butter to help boost skin’s moisture to deeply hydrate hands and cuticles, plus it features an enchanting soft rose scent for a touch of luxury.
Pro Tip: A waterless manicure helps elongate the wear time of your nail lacquer! When you wash your hands before giving yourself a manicure, the nail bed absorbs the water, becomes damp, and expands due to moisture absorption. Super Clean helps avoid the expansion of your nails, helping to prevent chips in your salon-worthy mani!
A Kiss of Colour
Give your nails the TLC they crave while adding a pop of colour with Jelly Preserve! This Strengthening Treatment is perfect for travel as it gives nails a sheer jelly look while rejuvenating the look of nails to help repair nail damage. Enriched with skin-pampering ingredients, Jelly Preserve features a skincare-infused formula to help strengthen the look of nails while leaving behind an on-trend jelly hue. Jelly Preserve is available in four delicious-looking shades: Strawberry Rhubarb, a sheer pink, Victoria Plum, a sheer purple, Orange Marmalade, a sheer orange, and Bramley Apple, a sheer teal.
No Time to Waste!
Another must-have for giving yourself a manicure on the go is the P.D. Quick Dry Conditioning Drops! This bestselling dry oil nail serum helps reduce the dry time for a quicker manicure after applying the drops to nails after lacquer application. Formulated with conditioning Rosehip Oil, an indulgent source of Vitamin E with antioxidant properties, these quick dry drops help to hydrate cuticles and protect nails from smudges for a quicker manicure. The travel-friendly design is perfect to use at the end of every manicure so you can show off your fabulous nails in no time!
The Final Touch
The last product that is a must for manicures on the go is Quick Slip Cuticle Oil with Coconut Oil to help protect, replenish and strengthen the look of cuticles! Quick Slip is perfect for on the go as the sleek squeeze tube can easily be thrown in your bag to indulge your cuticles and promote overall nail health wherever you may go. The unscented formula is infused with conditioning Safflower Oil and Jojoba Oil to help soften dry cuticles and lock in moisture, making it the perfect last step for your flawless-looking mani!
To shop for more manicure essentials, or other bestselling beauty and body care products, head to butterlondon.com
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Keep Your Nails Looking Fabulous With These butter LONDON Travel Faves
by Lauren Neely
on Jul 02 2024
When you travel, the last thing you want is to realize you forgot something once you arrive at your destination! Have no fear—this week in the blog we are sharing our must-have travel favourites so your manicure can remain flawless-looking no matter where you are.
In Case of a Broken Nail…
When you are traveling, there is nothing worse than looking at your freshly done manicure and realizing a nail has broken! While this can be heartbreaking, it is an easy fix with our Signature Nail Clippers + Signature Glass Nail File. Our Signature Nail Clippers help trim your nails with ultimate precision with a durable, easy-to-clean stainless steel curved edge for manicure maintenance. Our Signature Glass Nail File pairs perfectly with the nail clippers as it features durable Czech glass with an etched grind surface to help smooth out rough edges and help prevent nail breakage and splitting. Adding both of these nail tools to your travel kit will help ensure that your mani remains prim and proper while you are on the go!
In Case of a Chipped Manicure…
If you notice that you have a chipped nail, don’t worry! When traveling, we always recommend bringing a bottle of your Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer to fix any accidental chips on your manicure. Along with a bottle of your nail lacquer, we also recommend throwing a Nail Scrubber 2-in-1 Wipe in your bag to remove any remaining colour from your nails before reapplying. To help avoid any more chipped nails in the future, add a topcoat of our Hardwear Shine UV Topcoat to help lock in your manicure with a salon-worthy glossy finish.
*Pro Tip: Bring a bottle of your favourite Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer in a fashion size to help take up less space in your bag!
In Case of Dry Cuticles…
Packing some cuticle care can be a lifesaver if you start noticing dry cuticles getting in the way of your flawless-looking manicure! Quick Slip Cuticle Oil with Coconut Oil indulges your cuticles and helps promote overall nail health wherever you may go. Formulated with conditioning Safflower and Jojoba Oil, Quick Slip is perfect to throw in your travel bag! To take your cuticle care up a level, add QuickFix Moisturizing Cuticle Balm to your travel bag and help prevent dry cuticles by applying this moisturizing cuticle balm at night before you go to bed.
In Case of Dry Hands…
The last product that is a must-have for when you travel is a good hand cream! Extra Whip Hand & Foot Treatment allows you to indulge in self-care anywhere with uber-rich hydration. Formulated with moisture-locking ingredients like Shea and Cocoa Seed Butter, this quick-dry butter LONDON hand and foot treatment helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots for visibly smoother, firmer-looking hands and feet. The soft pink hue and the luxe, spa-like champagne scent of this hand and foot crème helps create a perfect me-time experience while you travel!
To shop for more Feel Good Beauty products to add to your travel bag, or other manicure and beauty essentials, head to butterlondon.com
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Give Yourself a Waterless Pedicure for Salon-Worthy Nails That Last
by Lauren Neely
on Jun 26 2024
There are endless ways to customize your pedicure, whether that be changing your nail colour, adding a new nail design, or trying out a waterless pedi! A waterless pedicure is just like a traditional pedicure but with no water. This week in the blog, we are sharing the benefits of a waterless pedicure and how to give yourself a waterless pedi from home for salon-worthy nails!
Why Should I Start Doing A Waterless Pedicure?
When you give yourself a traditional pedicure, you soak your nails in warm water before trimming your nails and pushing back your cuticles. However, when you soak your feet in water, the nail bed absorbs the water, becomes damp, and expands due to the water absorption. This can cause issues with your pedicure as once the nail returns to its natural shape and size, the polish cannot move with the nail—which can lead to chips in your pedicure! To give yourself an at-home waterless pedicure, we recommend the following steps:
Step 1: Exfoliate Your Feet
The first step in the waterless pedicure routine is making sure your feet are exfoliated. To do this, we recommend using the butter LONDON Signature Glass Pedicure Tool that gently sloughs away dead, rough skin, corns and calluses for smoother, healthier-looking feet without needing to rinse anything away! Made from durable Czech Glass, this reusable, environmentally friendly Callus Remover & Foot File features a 2-sided surface that works well on dry or soaked feet. The special abrasive surface sloughs away tough, hard skin on feet, while the smooth surface polishes the look of skin.
Step 2: Push Back Your Cuticles
Next, after exfoliating your feet, apply a layer of Melt Away onto each cuticle and let it sit for 60 seconds before pushing your cuticles back with our Signature Glass Cuticle Pusher. This Cuticle Exfoliator gently removes dry, overgrown cuticles eliminating the need to ‘clip’—no cutting required! Formulated with Irish Moss to help soften the cuticle and Potassium Hydroxide to help exfoliate, Melt Away gives you softer, healthier-looking cuticles in no time!
Pro Tip: Wipe off any residue with one of our Nail Scrubbers 2-in-1 Wipes to help prep and condition your nails.
Step 3: Prep and Paint Your Nails
Once your cuticles are prepped, it’s time to apply nail lacquer! Start with a layer of Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat to help protect nails against future damage and help prevent nail breakage and let dry. Next, apply 1-2 coats of a butter LONDON Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer of your choosing. Once your Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer has dried, add a layer of Hardwear Shine UV Topcoat to help extend the life of your pedicure with an ultra-glossy, brilliant high-shine finish and let dry to complete your waterless mani!
To shop for more bestselling nail treatments to help improve the look of your pedicure, or other must-have Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer, head to butterlondon.com
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The Best Manicures Start Strong with Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat!
by Lauren Neely
on May 20 2024
When doing an at-home manicure, it is important to have proper nail prep to help your mani last longer. This week in the blog, we are sharing all the details on our fan-favourite Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat and why it is the perfect first step to any salon-worthy manicure!
What is Horse Power?
Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat is an award-winning, high-quality basecoat that helps transform, restore, and rescue damaged weak nails. This strengthening and restoring basecoat helps protect both healthy and brittle nails against future damage and nail breakage. This basecoat can be worn on its own for a neutral manicure or can be layered under your favourite Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer hue to add extra protection to your nails.
How Does Horse Power Work?
Horse Power is formulated with powerful, skincare-inspired ingredients such as Horsetail Extract, Biotin, Vitamin B, and Calcium! Horsetail Extract and Biotin help promote healthy nail growth for longer-looking nails, while Vitamin B and Calcium promote stronger-looking nails. In the photo above, you can see how Horsetail works to transform the look of a damaged nail in just 8 weeks for a healthier-looking appearance!
How to Use Horse Power
To use this bestselling basecoat, start by cleaning nails and removing any old nail lacquer with a Nail Scrubber 2-in-1 Wipe. Next, trim and file nails with our Signature Nail Clippers and Signature Glass Nail File to help shape and smooth nails. Once nails are clean and prepped, apply one coat of Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat and let it dry completely. Follow with a fan-favourite Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer hue, or leave your nails bare for a natural-looking manicure.
See What the Pros Have to Say!
With over 500 5-star reviews, Horse Power is a bestselling butter LONDON nail care product for a reason! Check out some of these popular magazine articles that feature this Nail Rescue Basecoat:
The 10 Best Nail Strengtheners for Strong, Healthy Nails—Marie Claire
“If your nails peel or break faster than you can grow them out, this is the formula to try. Vitamin B and Calcium strengthen nails while Horsetail Extract and Biotin help promote faster growth.”
Shoppers Say This Award-Winning Base Coat Is a “Lifesaver” for Strengthening Your Nails—US Weekly
“This powerful polish will transform your nails from brittle to robust while helping to prevent staining and future damage. This important layer acts as the glue that holds your manicure together.”
16 Best Nail Strengtheners According to the Pros—Well+Good
“Brittle nails don’t stand a chance against this conditioning base coat. With Vitamins C and E, it forms a layer of protection underneath your polish while also giving your nails the nutrients and moisture they need to stay strong on their own.”
To shop for Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat, or other bestselling butter LONDON nail treatment and Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer products, head to butterlondon.com
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How to Get Perfectly Manicured Cuticles Without Going to the Nail Salon
by Sigrun Hjartardottir
on Feb 14 2024
While there are various steps to giving yourself an at-home manicure, taking care of your cuticles is a step that cannot be skipped! This week in the blog, we are sharing the details of our bestselling Cuticle Exfoliator and how you can give yourself a salon-worthy manicure from home.
What is Melt Away?
Melt Away is our bestselling Cuticle Exfoliator that magically melts away dead or dry skin in the cuticle area in minutes! This must-have nail treatment helps gently remove dry, overgrown cuticles while eliminating the need to clip or trim. Formulated with plant-based conditioning ingredients such as Irish Moss, Melt Away helps to soften and gently exfoliate with each use for healthier-looking cuticles and better-looking nails.
How Do You Use Melt Away?
Melt Away goes on easily, just like your favorite butter LONDON nail lacquer! Begin by shaking the Melt Away bottle and brush on an even layer around the cuticles and nail beds. After approximately 60 seconds, gently push back the cuticles with our Signature Glass Cuticle Pusher or your thumb if you do not have a cuticle pusher handy. Remove excess product with a Nail Scrubber 2-in-1 Wipe, nail polish remover and a cotton pad, or a small hand towel to avoid excess water on the nail. That’s it! Follow with your favourite butter LONDON nail treatment or Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer for a salon-worthy mani.
Why Our Customers Love It
With over 300 5-star reviews, it is no secret that butter LONDON customers love Melt Away as much as we do! Take a look at some of our favourite customer reviews below:
Butter LONDON Melt Away
“I love butter LONDON’s Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator! My hands look amazing since using the product that I don’t think I can stop using it. My nails look manicured and I haven’t done anything other than use this magical product. The ingredients are plant-based and a worry-free mani is served every time. This is a must-have self-care product!” –5 stars from shaemorris88
This Works So Well!
“butter LONDON makes it so easy to care for your nails at home in an affordable, effective way. To use this cuticle exfoliator, you simply shake the bottle and then apply to your cuticles. Let it sit for two minutes and then you are ready to push back your cuticles. This exfoliator makes it easy to clean up my cuticles. They look so much nicer and healthier after using this treatment.” –5 stars from jbuchtman
Melt Away in the Press
Along with the love we get from our customers, Melt Away also gets love in the press! Take a look at some of our favourite Melt Away mentions below:
Shoppers With Hangnails Say This $18 Cuticle Remover Dissolves Dead Skin “Like Magic”
“After stumbling upon the Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator from butter LONDON, I’ve discovered a superior solution for cutting crusty cuticles — without cutting of any sort. The cuticle exfoliator yields a clean, smooth, unobstructed nail canvas for ensuing polish, and leaves at-home manicures looking salon-worthy.” –Sophie Wirt at InStyle
The 13 Best Cuticle Removers That Are Nail Artist Approved
With the addition of one unique ingredient, iris moss, Butter London's Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator removes dry, overgrown cuticles quickly and effectively. When used over time, you'll have soft and healthier nails without ever having to reach for a cuticle trimmer (which can be damaging when used too often). Better safe, than sorry.” –Maya Thomas at Who What Wear
To shop for Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator, or other bestselling nail care treatments, head to butterlondon.com
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Avoid Dry Hands and Cuticles This Winter with These butter LONDON Favourites!
by Sigrun Hjartardottir
on Dec 06 2023
If dry hands are getting in the way of your flawless-looking manicure, have no fear! Here at butter LONDON, we have a collection of bestselling hydrating and exfoliating products to help keep your hands and nails moisturized regardless of the chilly weather outside. Keep on reading to see our favourite products to try out this Winter!
Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator
The first product we recommend for dry cuticles is Melt Away! This Cuticle Exfoliator magically melts away dead or dry skin in the cuticle area in minutes! Formulated with plant-based conditioning ingredients that help soften and exfoliate cuticles, Melt Away helps give you softer and healthier-looking cuticles with each use.
QuickFix Moisturizing Cuticle Balm
The next product we recommend is QuickFix! This Moisturizing Cuticle Balm is perfect for Winter as it delivers much-needed moisture to dry cuticles. The no-mess cuticle massager features a non-greasy formula and massager tip that hugs dry cuticles and conditions them with ultra-moisturizing Coconut and Avocado Oils for softer-looking cuticles all Winter long.
P.D. Quick Dry Conditioning Drops
Another product that we love for Winter is our P.D. Quick Dry Conditioning Drops! This bestselling dry oil nail serum helps reduce dry time and condition cuticles for a salon-worthy mani. Formulated with conditioning Rosehip Oil, an indulgent source of Vitamin E with antioxidant properties, these quick dry drops help keep cuticles hydrated regardless of the weather outside.
Extra Whip Hand & Foot Treatment with Shea Butter
Give your hands some extra TLC this Winter with Extra Whip! This indulgent Hand & Foot Treatment with Shea Butter is formulated with moisture-locking ingredients such as Shea Butte and Cocoa Seed Butter to help hydrate and restore balance to dry skin. The soft pink hue and luxe, spa-like champagne scent of this hand and foot crème helps create a sense of a perfect me-time experience as you bundle up indoors!
Chelsea Blooms Intensive Nail & Skin Treatment Candle
Indulge in the ultimate self-care this Winter with Chelsea Blooms! This Intensive Nail & Skin Treatment Candle is created from a natural skin-softening blend of Soybean and Coconut Oils that perfectly melts into a soothing and conditioning massage treatment. Drizzle the precious oils on your hands and feet, massage deeply and instantly moisturize the skin to help avoid dry hands and cuticles.
To shop the moisturizing products mentioned in this week’s blog, or other bestselling nail care and Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer, head to butterlondon.com
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Four Scary Nail Care Mistakes to Beware of
by Sigrun Hjartardottir
on Oct 20 2023
If you have trouble giving yourself a salon-worthy manicure from home, you may be making some common nail care mistakes! Have no fear—this week in the blog, we are going through four popular nail care mistakes to beware of, as well as recommendations on how to fix them so you can have a flawless-looking mani in no time!
Cutting Cuticles
If you are giving yourself a manicure at home, we recommend you don’t cut your cuticles! Clipping your cuticles can do more harm than good and can leave your skin more prone to irritation. Instead of clipping, try Melt Away! This Cuticle Exfoliator gently removes dry, overgrown cuticles—no cutting required! Formulated with plant-based conditioning ingredients that help soften and gently exfoliate cuticles, Melt Away helps remove overgrown cuticles in no time!
Skipping a Base Coat or Top Coat
When doing your nails, it is important that you are properly prepping and finishing your manicure. Skipping a base coat can lead to unwanted breaking or chipping, and skipping a top coat can lead to your nail polish chipping. To help avoid these care issues, we recommend starting your manicure with Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat to help protect both healthy and brittle nails against future damage and potential damage. After applying your nail lacquer, we recommend finishing off your mani with Hardwear Shine UV Topcoat to help extend the life of your mani with an ultra-glossy finish.
Not Moisturizing Your Cuticles
Your nails and cuticles need moisture to help strengthen the look of nails. If your nails and cuticles are not hydrated, it could lead to your nails chipping, peeling, or breaking. To help prevent this issue, we recommend applying Quick Slip Cuticle Oil throughout the day to help protect, replenish, and strengthen the look of cuticles. To take your cuticle care to the next level, pair Quick Slip with QuickFix Moisturizing Cuticle Balm as an overnight treatment to help lock in moisture.
Applying Thick Coats of Nail Lacquer
The last nail care mistake to beware of is applying your nail lacquer in super thick layers! When applying your favourite Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer, it is important to try to evenly distribute the lacquer to help keep it from getting goopy. A good technique is scaping the excess nail lacquer off the brush back into the bottle before applying it onto the nail. Another tip is to allow the nail lacquer to dry between layers to help it apply more evenly, which can help avoid any early chipping or smudging.
To shop more bestselling nail care products, or other must-have beauty and Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer hues, head to butterlondon.com
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by Sigrun Hjartardottir
on Sep 25 2023
Taking care of your cuticles is important to help promote nail growth and protect your nails for a healthy-looking manicure. This week in the blog, we are going through our must-have products to help keep your cuticles healthy and hydrated all year long!
Step 1: Melt Away
The first step to our cuticle care routine is Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator! This nail treatment gently removes dry, overgrown cuticles with no cutting required! This Cuticle Exfoliator goes on easily and is formulated with plant-based conditioning ingredients that help soften and gently exfoliate cuticles with each use.
To use, brush an even layer of Melt Away around the cuticles and nail beds. After approx. 60 seconds, gently push cuticles back with our Signature Glass Cuticle Pusher (not included) before removing excess product with a Nail Scrubber 2-in-1 Wipe (not included).
Step 2: Manicure Candle
Once your cuticles are exfoliated, it’s time to add some luxury to your at-home manicure routine! Our Chelsea Blooms Manicure Candle is an intensive nail & skin treatment created from a natural skin-softening blend of Soybean and Coconut Oils that perfectly melts into a soothing and conditioning massage treatment. Formulated with a fresh floral scent, this manicure candle is a must for moisturized skin.
To use, snip the tip of the wick before each use, then light the candle and allow the wax to melt the entire top layer of the candle. Blow out the candle and then the melted oil is then ready to be used! Pour oil directly onto hands and gently massage it in for a hydrating treatment.
Step 3: Cuticle Oil or Cuticle Balm
Once your cuticles are exfoliated and your hands are moisturized, it’s time to help lock in hydration with a cuticle oil or balm! QuickFix Moisturizing Cuticle Balm helps prevent the look of drying cuticles with ultra-moisturizing Coconut and Avocado Oils. Quick Slip Cuticle Oil with Coconut Oil helps protect, replenish, and strengthen the look of cuticles with Safflower Oil and Jojoba Oil for immediate and lasting hydration.
To use QuickFix, squeeze a pin-sized amount of product onto the no-mess cuticle cream massager and apply to cuticles. To use Quick Slip, gently squeeze the tube for the oil to flow onto the brush and brush along the cuticles. Both QuickFix and Quick Slip work well together for the ultimate cuticle care duo!
To shop the cuticle care products mentioned in this week's blog or other bestselling nail treatments and Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquers, head to butterlondon.com
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Our Gift Guide for Every Type of Mom in Your Life
by Grace Allen
on May 02 2023
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, now is the time to start thinking about the perfect gift for Mom! Whether you are shopping for a Mother-in-Law, a friend who is a new Mother, or a Motherly figure in your life, we have you covered! We put together the ultimate Mother’s Day gift guide so you can find a gift that she will love without having to stress.
If Your Mom Is Always Manicured
If you have a Mom that wouldn’t be caught dead without her nails being perfectly manicured, we have the perfect gift! Our Signature Nail Care 5-Piece Kit is a manicure lovers dream. This chic kit includes a 3-Piece Nail Art Tools Set and one pair of our Signature Nail Clippers Premium Stainless Steel Tool all in a Luxe Zip Up Reusable Portfolio. The customizable kit allows your Mom to fill up the 8 empty slot with her must-have manicure products so she can carry her essentials on the go!
If Your Mom Needs Some TLC
If your Mom (and her nails) are in need of some TLC this Mother’s Day, we have just the thing! Our 3-Piece Pro Manicure Kit is the perfect kit to get her started. This kit includes our fan-favorite Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator, Signature Glass Cuticle Pusher 2-in-1 Cuticle Perfector and our Signature Glass Nail File Gentle Precision Filing for healthy-looking cuticles and nails in three simple steps! Throw in one of our Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquers in her favourite colour and you are all set for Mother’s Day!
If Your Mom Needs A Well Deserved Break
If your mom is constantly working and is always on the go, gift her the gift of our Champagne Fizz Manicure Candle to help her unwind! This Intensive Nail & Skin Treatment Candle will allow mom to indulge in the ultimate self-care as this skin-softening candle perfectly melts into a soothing and conditioning massage treatment for your hands, feet, back, shoulders and more! The signature Champagne scent promotes a sense of well-being, making it a must-have for unwinding at home.
If Your Mom Can Never Have Enough Body Care
If your Mom is obsessed with using lotion and hand creams, the All Hands on Deck Hand and Nail Care Kit is the perfect gift! This luxe kit allows Mom to indulge in self-care, anywhere with the at-home spa experience of this indulgent kit featuring everything she needs for a full manicure prep. With our 2-in-1 No Rinse Cleansing Hand and Nail Crème, So Buff Hand and Foot Polish with Glycolic Acid, and Extra Whip Hand and Foot Treatment with Shea Butter, your Mom is sure to love this must-have kit!
To shop more must-have nail and beauty products that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts, head to butterlondon.com
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Why Your Manicures Don’t Last as Long in the Winter
by Grace Allen
on Feb 27 2023
We know that the chilly Winter temperatures can be hard on our skin, but did you know the cold weather also has an effect on our nails? As the weather continues to cool, your nail polish has a harder time adhering to your nails for a multitude of reasons that go along with the frosty temps. This week in the blog, we are going to be diving into why your nail lacquer tends to chip more frequently in the Winter, as well as how to help solve this dilemma.
Hand Washing
While cooler weather comes with cozy scarves and beanies, the cold temperatures can also make us more susceptible to maybe catching a cold or coming down with the flu. A way most of us try to combat this is by regularly washing our hands to try to kill any germs—which is great! However, the more frequently we are exposing our hands to water, the more water our nails are absorbing. The more water your nails absorb, the more they are prone to peeling and breaking.
As an alternative to constant hand washing, try our Super Clean No Rinse Cleansing Hand Crème! With 62% alcohol and skincare-infused ingredients, this non-drying formula is perfect for any time you want to clean your hands without disrupting your manicure.
Fluctuating Temperatures
When it is freezing outside, it is only natural to want to be cozied up next to a heater once you get indoors! However, with the constant change in humidity and temperature, the polish on your nails is having to expand and contract depending on the weather, which can cause your nail polish to chip and lift.
To help solve this dilemma, we recommend applying a base coat to your nails to help promote stronger nails. Our Horse Power Nail Rescue Base Coat helps protect both healthy and brittle nails against future damage and prevent nail breakage. This powerful, good-for-your nails butter LONDON base coat is infused with Horsetail Extract, Biotin, along with fortifying Vitamin B and Calcium to help transform, restore, and rescue damaged, weak nails.
Dryness
It is nothing new that skin tends to get drier in the Winter time, but did you know that your nails can also get dry? Nails get dry from a variety of reasons, whether it be hand warmers, frequent hand washing, or a lack of moisture. When nails get too dry, they tend to get thin and brittle. This results in nail polish peeling and chipping off of nails in a short amount of time.
To help solve this issue, try our Sheer Wisdom Nail Tinted Moisturizer! Formulated with a blend of skin-pampering ingredients, this technology-based, hybrid nail treatment helps revive, strengthen and prevent breakage as it coats nails with a barely there, a sheer tint. This Nail Tinted Moisturizer is perfect to put your manicure back on the right-track for a healthier look.
In need of some TLC
At times during the winter, the humidity and moisture levels in the air tend to drop, resulting in dry air. This causes your nails to become brittle and dehydrated, which can cause your manicure to crack and peel. Just like your skin, your nails typically need more attention in the cooler months. Just like you protect your skin from wind chills and harsh temperatures with layers of moisturizers and serums, your nails need the same care!
To help solve the issue of nails in need of some TLC, we recommend our Champagne Fizz Manicure Candle to give your hands and nails some much needed moisture. Our Nail & Skin Treatment Candle is created from a natural skin-softening blend of Soybean Oil and Coconut Oil that perfectly melts into a soothing and conditioning massage treatment.
To shop more butter LONDON Winter manicure essentials and other bestselling nail and beauty products, head to butterlondon.com
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas That Are Outside the Box
by Grace Allen
on Feb 03 2023
This year for Valentine’s Day, we are going to challenge you to think outside the box with gifts! Instead of gifting flowers and chocolates this year (which are still great!), check out our Valentine’s Day gift guide for some creative ideas on what to give to your bestie or loved one this year.
Time to Indulge
For someone who enjoys the little things in life, we suggest gifting them our Champagne Fizz Intensive Nail & Skin Treatment Candle! With our signature Champagne scent with notes of lemon, mint, rose, and violet, this luxurious candle promotes a sense of well-being as it burns into an indulgent oil. Once the candle has burned, you can drizzle the oil on yourself or a loved one and instantly moisturize the skin for a perfect Valentine’s decadent moment. Champagne Fizz is formulated with Soybean Oil and Coconut Oil that perfectly melts into a skin-softening massage treatment for hands, feet, back, shoulders, and more!
Self-Care from Head to Toe
Give the gift of an at-home spa experience with our All Hands on Deck 3-Piece Hand and Nail Care Kit! This luxe kit includes our 2-in-1 No Rinse Cleansing Hand and Nail Crème to cleanse and moisturize hands and nails, So Buff Hand and Foot Polish to help buff away any rough calluses, and Extra Whip Hand and Foot Treatment to hydrate restore balance to dry skin. Each of these products work perfectly together to help cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate skin.
**Pro Tip: Try pairing this kit with our Quick Slip Cuticle Oil for extra cuticle hydration. Quick Slip softens dry cuticle and provides lasting hydration, while Extra Whip is best for dry patches or rougher areas on the skin such as knees, elbows, and feet.
For more ideas on what to give your Valentine this year, head over to butterlondon.com to see more of our best selling nail lacquer, makeup and innovative skin and body care.
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How to Perfect Your Waterless Manicure
by Grace Allen
on Nov 18 2022
A waterless manicure is a traditional manicure without the addition of water. This means that nails are not soaked in water before beginning the manicure, but the rest of the manicure process remains the same. When soaking hands in water during a manicure, the nail absorbs the water and then becomes damp and expands due to water absorption. Once the nail returns to its natural form when the water has dried, the polish is not able to move with the nail—which is what causes chips in nail lacquer.
A waterless manicure helps nail lacquer last longer on the nail as it helps to prevent any chipping due to the nail remaining in the same state throughout the manicure. If you want to learn how to perform your own waterless manicure at home, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Clean Your Hands
Before beginning any other manicure prep, it is important to make sure that your hands are clean of any residue. Apply a few drops of Super Clean No Rinse Cleansing Hand Crème and massage evenly onto hands, nails, and cuticles to help keep hands and nails clean with a 62% alcohol formula and an enchanting rose scent.
Step 2: Cuticle Care
Having clean cuticles is key to having a good manicure. To ensure that our cuticles are taken care of, apply Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator to cuticles to gently remove dry, overgrown cuticles without having to cut the cuticles. After applying Melt Away and waiting 2 minutes for the Cuticle Exfoliator to soak into cuticles, use a Signature Glass Cuticle Pusher to gently push back cuticles to help create the appearance of longer, healthier-looking nails.
Step 3: Scrub Your Nails
Once hands are clean from Super Clean and cuticles are pushed back, use our Nail Scrubbers to remove any old nail lacquer or residue from Melt Away and prep nails with a boost of Vitamin E and Aloe to hydrate nails and cuticles
Step 4: Prime
Before going in with a nail colour, we need to prime the nails to help prep nails for a longer-lasting manicure. Award winning Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat leaves nails restored, revitalized and healthier-looking with good-for-nail ingredients such as Horsetail Extract, Biotin, Vitamin B and Calcium.
Step 5: Time for Colour!
Now that nails are cleansed and primed, it is time to go in with one to two coats of our Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer peoducts. Each of our nail lacquer hues are proven to promote brighter, stronger, healthier-looking nails with a gel-like finish and undeniable wear. Whether you choose a nail colour from our fall collections or a classic cheeky red in honour of the upcoming holidays, all Patent Shine 10X formulas will help smooth and strengthen nails with each chip-resistant coat.
Step 6: Lock It In
To extend the life of your manicure, apply one coat of our high-performance Hardwear Shine UV Topcoat to lock in nail colour and help prevent fading. This ultra-glossy top coat is chip resistant and leaves nails with a brilliant shine.
Step 7: Quick Dry
Our P.D. Quick Dry Conditioning Drops help accelerate nail lacquer dry time so you can go about your day without having to wait longer than necessary for your nails to dry. This dry oil serum helps prevent nicks and smudges in nail lacquer while helping to condition nails and cuticles.
Step 8: Moisturize the Cuticles
Once nails are fully dry, go in with a pin-size amount of QuickFix Moisturizing Cuticle Balm to deliver moisture to dry cuticles with a non-greasy formula. Formulated with Coconut Oil and Avocado Oil, the no-mess cuticle massager hugs dry cuticles to help deliver maximum absorption.
Step 9: The Final Step
To complete your waterless manicure, apply our Extra Whip Hand and Foot Treatment to indulge in uber-rich hydration. Formulated with moisture-locking ingredients such as Shea Butter and Cocoa Seed Butter, Extra Whip helps leave skin feeling softer and smoother after use.
If you try out this waterless manicure, be sure to tag us @butterLONDON on social media so we can check out your nail looks!
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Stay Hydrated from Head to Toe All Winter Long
by Grace Allen
on Nov 10 2022
Winter is almost here! We love the holidays and festive activities and cozy nights in, but we don’t always love the harsh weather and dry skin that often comes along with it. This week in the blog, we are going to be going through 6 wintertime essential items to help ensure that you stay hydrated during the chilly season ahead.
Give ‘Em Some Lip
To start our Winter full of hydration, let’s begin with the lips. Having dry, peeling lips is not only potentially painful but it also makes lipstick application more difficult. To help prevent this, we recommend LIPPY Lip Balm Pink Champagne Treatment to swipe on your lips to provide much needed moisture. This intensive lip hydrator is formulated with conditioning plant-based oils to indulge lips with much-needed moisture. A bonus is that this lip product also doubles as an overnight lip mask to help hydrate and condition lips all night long.
Smoother Soles Ahead
To truly hydrate and moisturize the skin, it’s important that we first exfoliate the dead and dry skin off hands and feet to help reduce the appearance of dry skin, age spots and uneven skin tone. So Buff Hand and Foot Polish is the perfect product to do so as it combines the power of Glycolic Acid with eco-friendly Apricot Seed Powder for gentle exfoliation to buff away calluses on feet to promote baby soft soles and hands that appear brighter, smoother, and more renewed.
Happy Hydration
Once hands and feet are exfoliated and no longer have dead skin cells sitting on the surface, it’s time to go into a super-rich, luxe Extra Whip Hand and Foot Treatment for the ultimate hydration. Formulated with moisture-locking ingredients such as Shea Butter and Cocoa Butter to help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots for visibly smoother, firmer-looking hands and feet. We recommend throwing this in your bag for on-the-go hydration anytime your hands are feeling a bit dry.
Avoid the Hang Nail
There is truly nothing worse than having dry cuticles that can ruin the look of a perfect manicure and turn into gnarly hang nails. Help avoid the painful hangnail this Winter with QuickFix Moisturizing Cuticle Balm, a spa-like treatment that helps to instantly moisturize and condition cuticles. Formulated with Coconut Oil and Avocado Oil, QuickFix is a hero cuticle treatment to have this Winter when our hands and nails are begging for some TLC. The no-mess cuticle massager features a non-greasy formula and a massager tip that hugs dry cuticles and conditions them for a true pampering experience.
Indulge with Champagne Fizz
Champagne Fizz is our Intensive Nail & Skin Massage Treatment that is perfect for chilly Winter nights when we are bundled up inside. This luxe massage treatment is created from a natural skin-softening blend of Soybean Oil and Coconut Oil that perfectly melts into a soothing and conditioning hand massage treatment. Perfect for Winter, simply light the candle and allow the wax to melt before drizzling the oil onto hands and feet to instantly moisturize the skin.
To learn more about our hydrating hand, foot and body products for Winter, as well as other bestselling nail and beauty products, head to butterlondon.com
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The Ultimate Clean Girl Routine For A Hydrated, Healthy Looking Manicure
by Grace Allen
on Sep 30 2022
Taking care of ourselves seems like a no brainer. Of course, we know that we need to have clean hands and healthy nails, but who said doing those things has to be boring?! Making sure you have clean, hydrated hands and nails that are protected and strong can be just as exciting and glamorous as your favourite DIY nail art mani. In this blog, we are going to take you through how to create the ultimate clean girl manicure that helps to promote stronger, healthier nails while also staying on trend.
Super Clean Hands
The first step to having a clean girl aesthetic manicure is making sure you have clean, hydrated hands. Our new Super Clean No Rinse Cleansing Hand & Nail Cream is perfect for waterless manicure prep or to throw in your bag on the go for anytime you want to clean your hands and help keep your manicure intact. We love that Super Clean contains 62% alcohol and is also skincare infused with an enchanting soft rose scent. Start your nail routine by cleansing hands with Super Clean so your manicure is not being compromised by any lingering oils or dirt on your hands and nails.
Just A Little Colour
Next, for a barely-there colour, reach for Sheer Wisdom Nail Tinted Moisturizer. This all-in-one nail polish coats nails with a sheer tint that is formulated with skin-pampering ingredients to help revive, strengthen, and prevent breakage. This polish is enriched with a Revolutionary Micro Smart Active Technology that delivers a controlled release of ingredients to lock in moisture while delivering a healthy dose of hydration. Best-selling Sheer Wisdom is available in six natural shades to compliment every skin tone.
Perfectly Pearly
Sometimes it is difficult to stay trendy while also taking care of your nails. After too many gel manicures or acrylics, our nails need some serious TLC. Enter: Mellow The Yellow. This opalescent Nail Brightening Treatment instantly brightens the look of yellowing nails with a revolutionary pearly white nail colour for the effect of a shimmery glazed donut manicure to channel your inner Hailey Bieber. Not only does this best seller provide a perfectly pearly colour, but it also targets the root of yellowing nails, leaving them brighter, smoother and looking renewed. We love layering this nail treatment over Sheer Wisdom to give our nails a natural pearly colour with nail enhancing skin care benefits.
No Dry Cuticles, Here!
The last step for our clean girl manicure is making sure that we have healthy, moisturized cuticles. QuickFix Moisturizing Cuticle Balm is a no-mess cuticle massager with a non-greasy formula that hugs dry cuticles and moisturizes with Coconut Oil and Avocado Oil. QuickFix delivers much-needed moisture to dry cuticles to help maintain skin moisture levels for cuticles that are instantly moisturized. As the last step of our manicure, having clean and hydrated cuticles will take your clean girl mani to the next level for a spa-like treatment.
This at-home manicure routine will have your hands looking clean while also providing strengthening and conditioning benefits. If you try out this perfectly chic and simple mani, be sure to tag us @butterlondon so we can see your clean girl manicure!
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by Grace Allen
on Jul 26 2022
At butter LONDON, we love a nail care glow up! This week, we’re showing off the “Before and After” photos for our skin-loving nail treatments. These nails have come a long way, baby! From dry to hydrated-looking, from discoloured to bright and smooth, and from brittle to even and strong-looking, the nails in these photos are proper proof that butter LONDON nail treatments get real results!
Get Real Results: Jelly Preserve Strengthening Treatments
Every on-trend It Girl needs to try a jelly manicure before the summer trickles away! These translucent nail treatments help rejuvenate the look of nails with skin-loving ingredients like Bamboo Extract, Tea Tree Oil, and Arginine. With sheer pink Strawberry Rhubarb, sheer purple Victoria Plum, sheer teal Bramley Apple, and sheer orange Orange Marmalade colours, these nail preservers have a “second-skin” effect that delivers continuous, all-day nail care to dry, brittle nails.
The Proof:
These nails have been jelly-fied! Check out the smooth, hydrated look of the nail in the “After” photo, and the way the torn edges are smooth and even. The conditioning formula in our Jelly Preserve Strengthening Treatments helps with peeling nails—you may see results from your #jellynails after just ten days of wear!
Get Real Results: Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat
There’s a reason why this sheer, Horsetail Extract-infused base coat is an award winner! Our best-selling Horse Power base coat helps protect both healthy and brittle nails against future damage and helps to protect nails from breakage. This luxe base coat looks chic and minimal when worn on its own, and it can also shine as prep for an impeccable manicure!
The Proof:
What a difference 8 weeks can make! It’s no surprise these nails turned out looking tippy-top because Horse Power is infused with Biotin to help promote healthy nail growth and Calcium and Vitamin B to help promote stronger nails.
Get Real Results: Extra Whip Hand and Foot Treatment with Shea Butter and So Buff Hand and Foot Polish with Glycolic Acid
These two skin-pampering body treatments are a pair you’ll be head over heels for! First, exfoliate and prep your skin for maximum moisture with So Buff. This resurfacing hand and foot scrub helps remove dead skin with Apricot Powder, an eco-friendly physical exfoliant, and Glycolic Acid. Then, bring on the hydration with Shea Butter-infused Extra Whip! Make sure to light some candles and enjoy that light, spa-like champagne scent while you help soften your skin.
The Proof:
Peep these healed-looking heels! Extra Whip’s Caffeine-infused formula is hard at work helping to firm the appearance of the skin, and both Extra Whip and So Buff are helping to reduce the appearance of discoloration and uneven skin tone so that we can see those baby-soft soles!
Get Real Results: Melt Away Cuticle Exfoliator
We love our clip-free, pain-free cuticle exfoliator, and so does Boxycharm! Melt Away was featured in this posh beauty box because of its magical, cuticle-melting formula infused with Irish Moss to help soften the cuticle and Potassium Hydroxide for gentle exfoliation. Cute, well-hydrated cuticles can do wonders for your manicure, and this plant-based conditioning formula helps reveal softer and healthier-looking cuticles over time.
The Proof:
Melt Away plays well with Jelly Preserve Nail Strengtheners—just look at the glow up these nails got after 1 week of Jelly Preserve and 1 application of Melt Away!
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Gift Your Dad a MAN-icure for Fathers’ Day with butter LONDON!
by Arlene Lemos
on Jun 09 2022
Is a mani/pedi the most traditional father’s day offering? Not really, but butter LONDON is all about breaking the mold and a fierce MAN-icure might be just what your dad needs to feel pampered and appreciated this Father’s Day. Whether your papa wants a proper glow up complete with one of our Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer hues or a minimalist manicure that keeps his nails looking spiffy, butter LONDON has all the nail care goodies he needs to BYOB to the salon or get fab nails at home. Let’s dive in, shall we?
Sheer/Clear MAN-icures
We don’t want to generalize, but some dads’ nails get treated a bit roughly. Help his nails recharge and recover with barely-there nail treatments that give a bit of glimmer as they help strengthen, hydrate, or exfoliate cuticles. If your dad isn’t the type to make a fuss over his nails, these treatments are the way to go for a more natural-looking finish that will still give dad’s nails a more finished, refined look.
Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat
Horse Power has a clear-but-slightly-shiny finish that will help your dad add some minimalist glam to his day-to-day nail look. If his nails are showing some wear and tear, this award-winning base coat is formulated with fortifying Vitamin B and Calcium to help him transform, restore, and rescue his nails from damage. Like all of our butter LONDON faves, Horse Power is made using our good-for-your-nails 10 Free formula, so dad can feel just as fabulous as his nails look.
Nail Foundation Priming Basecoat
Perfect for filling in the ridges of those craggy dad-nails, this fast-drying sheer treatment is infused with Horse Tail Extract and Hydrolized Silk to help strengthen the look of nails and encourage healthy nail growth. With a natural-looking matte finish, Nail Foundation will give your dad that understated, “your nails, but better” look for his next big meeting or night out with his dad buddies. Bonus? If he does want to add some nail lacquer, Nail Foundation helps lock polish into place for a more even-looking manicure or pedicure.
Sheer Wisdom Nail Tinted Moisturizer
You know how tinted moisturizer helps give your face a natural, glowy looking tone without looking overly “made up”? Sheer Wisdom can help give dad’s nails that no-makeup makeup look. It also helps revive, strengthen, and prevent breakage as it coats his nails with a subtle, sheer tint. This hydrating, Vitamin E-infused treatment delivers a controlled release of skin care ingredients to lock in moisture and help repair the nail over time.
Colourful Coats for Dad
Maybe your dad is up for a bit of nail colour adventure, or maybe he treats himself to a MAN-icure on the regular. Either way, these Patent Shine 10X nail lacquer hues make snazzy gifts to spice up dad’s nail routine this Father’s Day!
Union Jack Black
Take dad back to his punk glory days with this true black crème lacquer and a ticket to a show at one of his favourite haunts! We love the flexibility of this butter LONDON staple—Union Jack Black nail lacquer makes a statement, but it’s also got plenty of wearability for your dad’s busy schedule.
Waterloo Blue
This cornflower blue crème is a pop art-inspired summer MAN-icure for the dad who’s ready to flaunt some serious style! We love the beachy looks our butter LONDON beauties on Instagram have been creating with Waterloo Blue and Pop Orange—feel free to show us your dad’s creative side in your story this Father’s Day!
Ta-Ta
Ta-Ta is like a business suit for dad’s nails—help him look sharp in this sophisticated, soft grey crème nail lacquer hue. Dads love a bang for their buck, so don’t forget to tell him that all of our Patent Shine 10X nail lacquer hues use Shock Resistant Polymer Technology to help them last up to 10 days!
