How to Keep a Manicure When You Fish

Fishing can wreck havoc on your nails due to all the exposure to sun, salt and sand. I’ve certainly experienced this first-hand after having my hands in a livewell, baiting hooks, rigging lines and handling fish.

Check out these tips on how to maintain a manicure despite the harsh outdoor elements:

• If you know you’re going to be fishing for several days in a row, look into shellac nail polish. Don’t hesitate to request custom designs.
• If you can’t do shellac, or want to keep costs down, just use a light shade of pink or go with a French manicure. Darker colors are harder to maintain, chips are more evident and you risk a messy look.
• Keep your nails at a shorter, active length. By keeping your nails shorter, they are less likely to chip, break or get snagged.
• Apply a non-chip clear top coat each morning before hitting the water or beach.
• Use SolarOil or Vitamin E oil over your top coat to keep nails and nail beds moisturized.
• Apply an SPF 30+ sunscreen to the tops of your hands.
• Apply a hydrating hand cream at night before going to bed.

Do you have any other outdoor beauty tips? Share them with me by commenting on this post or on the Shefishes2 Facebook page. Now get out there and reel ‘em in with a perfect ten!