Nail care takes time. Your fingernails grow at roughly 3.5mm per month (source: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2010), which means it takes 4 to 6 months for a fingernail to grow out completely from root to tip and 12 to 18 months for toenails. . Any improvement you see is new, healthier nail growing in to replace the damaged nail above it.

In our own product trials, 95% of users noticed visible results within 2 weeks of consistent daily use. However, this varies depending on the severity and cause of your nail damage. We recommend committing to the full routine for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks before assessing your results, and continuing for the full nail growth cycle for the best outcome.

Two weeks of use will not undo months of damage. This is a commitment, not a quick fix.

The Ultimate Nail Rescue is designed to improve the appearance of nails that are dry, dehydrated, peeling, splitting, or damaged from external causes. This includes damage from gel, SNS, or acrylic removal, frequent handwashing, exposure to cleaning products, hand sanitiser, or acetone.

If your nail concerns are caused by dehydration or external exposure, this product is formulated to help.

It is not designed to address nail conditions caused by internal health issues (see below).

A general indicator: if your fingernails are peeling but your toenails are fine, the cause is more likely to be external (dehydration, chemical exposure, salon damage) and the Ultimate Nail Rescue is designed to address it.

If both your fingernails and toenails are peeling or brittle, it may point to an internal cause. Common internal causes of nail damage include iron deficiency, biotin deficiency, thyroid disorders, medication side effects (including chemotherapy), kidney disease, and skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema (sources: Healthline; Mount Sinai Health Library; US Dermatology Partners).

In these cases, we recommend seeing your GP, dermatologist, or podiatrist.

The Ultimate Nail Rescue is a topical hydration and nourishment product. It works on the nail that already exists by hydrating the nail plate and building a protective barrier to improve the appearance of dry, damaged nails.

If your nails are being produced with structural damage at the nail matrix (the root, where new nail cells are formed), a topical product cannot correct that. Internal causes such as nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or medication side effects affect nail production at the source. The nail grows out already compromised, and no amount of surface hydration can reverse that.

If you've been using the Ultimate Nail Rescue consistently for 4 to 6 weeks with no improvement, we recommend consulting a healthcare professional.

Results vary depending on the cause and severity of your nail damage. Here is a general guide based on nail biology and our product trial data:

Early days (Week 1 to 2): Nails and cuticles should begin to feel more hydrated and flexible as the serum hydrates the nail plate and the oil locks in that hydration. You may not see visible changes to the nail plate yet.

Week 2 to 4: If the cause of your concerns is dehydration, you should begin to notice an improvement in the appearance of your nails, with less visible peeling and splitting. New growth near the cuticle may appear healthier than the older nail above it. In our trials, 95% of users reported noticing a visible difference within this window, though individual results will vary.

Week 4 to 6: With consistent use, further improvement in the appearance of your nails should be visible. At this point you've grown approximately 4 to 5mm of new nail, so the difference between new and older nail may be becoming apparent.

Month 2 to 6: Continued improvement as healthy nail grows out and damaged nail is trimmed away. Full results require the entire nail to be replaced with new growth, which takes approximately 4 to 6 months for fingernails and 12 to 18 months for toenails.

If you see no improvement after 4 to 6 weeks of consistent daily use, the cause of your nail damage may not be something a topical product can address. Please contact us or see a healthcare professional.

For the best results, stop using nail polish, nail polish remover, hand sanitiser, and other drying products while using the Ultimate Nail Rescue. Wear gloves when washing dishes or using cleaning products. Avoid picking or peeling at your nails.

These recommendations come from our product usage instructions and are consistent with general dermatological advice for caring for brittle nails.

Yes. The Ultimate Nail Rescue works on both fingernails and toenails. Toenails grow at roughly 1.6mm per month (approximately half the rate of fingernails), so visible results will take longer. Full toenail renewal takes approximately 12 to 18 months.

Stop using the product immediately and contact us. In some cases, nails that are already adequately hydrated do not need additional water content. Adding more can tip the balance, causing nails to become softer and more flexible than normal, which makes them more prone to bending, tearing, and peeling.

This is consistent with established nail science: the nail plate needs a balance of hydration (water) and oils to stay strong. Too little hydration leads to dry, brittle nails that crack. Too much hydration leads to soft, weak nails that tear. Oils do not add hydration themselves, but they form a barrier that controls how much water enters and leaves the nail plate. (Source: NailKnowledge.org; The Essential Role of Water and Oil in Nail Health; Do Oils Really Moisturise Nails?)

This reaction is uncommon, but catching it early prevents further damage. If this happens, stop use and get in touch with us.

Apply the Rest and Repair Serum to clean, bare nails every evening. Follow with Self Love Oil and massage into the nails and cuticles. Leave overnight. The serum hydrates the nail plate. The oil locks in that hydration by forming a protective barrier that helps prevent water loss.

Consistency is essential. Daily use for a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks is required to see results.