Strengthen and Repair Nail Kit

Ridges on your fingernails can be caused by the natural ageing process and any recent trauma to the nail bed can also show up as ridges. Sometimes if we are not eating properly or have an underlying health condition ridges may also occur, especially the horizontal type.

First of all, address your nutritional intake and make sure you are eating foods rich in protein, biotin, zinc and iron. Include leafy greens, lean meats, eggs, fatty fish and other essential vitamins and nutrients.

Keep nails hydrated by applying a nourishing cuticle oil and using a good quality hand cream.

Additionally, if you are troubled by horizontal ridges or are concerned in any way, a visit to a health professional maybe in order.

SCOUT is considered the best breathable nail polish in Australia because it is free from  the potentially toxic ingredients found in traditional nail polish, allows the nail bed to breathe, it is chip resistant and durable.

Formulated to be breathable and water permeable, it allows water and air to penetrate the polish and reach the nail bed.

A light buff won’t hurt but solidly buffing away at the ridges can cause your nail to thin out and in fact cause more damage.

Going back to basics and addressing any dietary imbalances by eating a balanced diet rich in skin and nail loving ingredients.

Filing isn’t a no no in our book but OVER filing is definitely NOT recommended. A light buff is ok as long as you are keeping your cuticles well-nourished and hydrated with a good cuticle oil and utilising the repairing benefits of a ridge filler.

A visit to a health care professional to check out any underlying health issues may be a good idea as well if the problem persists.

STOP aggressive filing and buffing. We are not saying NO to filing and a very very light buff just don’t go overboard and only sparingly.

Choose a gentle regime and keep both cuticles and nails nourished and hydrated during the healing process.

Over and aggressive filing and buffing can lead to more damage.

STOP aggressive filing and buffing. We are not saying NO to filing and a very very light buff just don’t go overboard and only sparingly.

Choose a gentle regime and keep both cuticles and nails nourished and hydrated during the healing process.

Over and aggressive filing and buffing can lead to more damage.

Vertical ridges on your nails are normal and more so as we age.

Horizontal ridges or any other major changes to your nail texture is something we recommend you get checked out.

It is a good idea to make an appointment to visit your healthcare professional.

The best treatment for ridged nails involves a few steps.

Start by making sure your diet is balanced and full of nail and skin loving ingredients. Stop over filing and buffing and take care of your cuticles.

Give them some love by keeping them nourished and hydrated.

If ridges persist despite all your best efforts make an appointment to visit your healthcare professional.

Let’s start with weak nails! They need protection.

The SCOUT Smooth + Perfect Ridge Filler not only protects the nail plate, but it also helps to strengthen brittle, thinning and damaged nails, and allows the nail plate to heal over time.

Gently fills in ridges and lightly tints the nail with a clean, natural-looking nude finish.

Promotes healthy, smooth nails over time with continuous use.

Whether you're prepping for colour or want a clean, polished pink-nude finish, this high-performance treatment delivers salon-quality results from the comfort of home — without the toxins. SCOUT Smooth + Perfect Ridge Filler is the foundation of a flawless finish.

Please consult your doctor regarding the use of cosmetics and nail polish during pregnancy.

The Breathable and Water-Permeable nail polish is relatively quick (around the same time as any other regular polish)  but it is recommended you use our Super Dry & Shine Top coat as this cuts drying time down to 15 mins.

SCOUT is the best water permeable nail polish in Australia and can be used in fingers and toe nails.

SCOUT is the best because it is an Australian made nail polish, safe to use, chip and peel resistant and comes in many classic and fashion trending colours.

SCOUT is ‘free from’ the same long list of chemicals quoted below by other Australian nail polish brands (about 10 - 20), some of which are not used in any nail polish. In old fashioned terms our nail polish would be described as chemical free. SCOUT polishes are infused with super foods, natural nail hardeners and beautiful camellia oil (a natural anti-fungal). No other Australian or Overseas brand has this. We also have a Quick drying topcoat in a green formulation.

We are cruelty free, vegan and GMO free.

SCOUT Breathable Nail Polish with super foods do not and have never contained the following ingredient:

1.  Formaldehyde

2.  Toluene

3.  Phthalate (DBP)

4.  Formaldehyde Resin Tosylamide

5.  No Camphor

6.  Xylene

7.  Paraben

8.  Rosin

9.  Nickel

10.   Triphenyl Phosphate

11.   Acetone

12.   Heptane

13.   Ethyl Tosylamide

14.   Styrene

15.   Fragrance free (except essential oils)

16. Benzophenone