2025 is nearly over, and with that, my year of nail health comes to an end—or perhaps it's only just getting started. You see, after one too many harsh gel removals, I was left with nails that were peeling, brittle and completely incapable of growing. So I went cold turkey, and swapped salon visits for strengthening treatments and good old-fashioned nail polish.
Thanks to my job, I'm lucky enough to have many of the city's top nail artists on speed-dial, and their advice has been invaluable—particularly their recommendations for what products I should always keep on hand. I'm happy to report that my nails are now in the best condition they've ever been, so without further ado, here are what London's top manicurists recommend having in your nail health kit...
