Yellow or discoloured toenails: my approach at home
I'm Ellen, and I graduated as a beautician in 2003. I used to do pedicure treatments myself. With this blog I want to teach you how to care for yellow or discoloured toenails yourself at home.
A yellow, discoloured or thickened toenail quickly makes your feet look neglected. Many people search for nail fungus when their nail is yellow or discoloured. I show you how to care for these nails yourself at home.
My approach to discoloured toenails
A nail grows out slowly. That is why the Nail Tincture spray works best as a course: spray on and under the nail twice a day, for a longer period in a row. The Shoe Fresh spray keeps your shoes fresh.
What customers say
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"It takes a lot of time, but the tincture spray really works for discoloured nails. More than 50% of my nail was affected, but by applying it consistently I see improvement. You do need patience because it goes slowly. It really is a good product!" (review translated from Dutch)
Els V., verified buyer
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"I am very happy with the foot spray. It is easy and quick to use." (review translated from Dutch)
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Is skin peeling off between your toes or on the sole of your foot? Then I first recommend the Peeling Skin foot mousse, which often gives quick results. After that, the DD Cream Mousse keeps your feet supple.
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How do you recognise a discoloured toenail?
You see a yellow to brown discolouration. Sometimes the nail also becomes thicker or crumbly, and then even nail polish no longer makes it look nice.
If you are unsure whether it is something else, ask your GP or pharmacist for advice.
Caring for yellow toenails with the Nail Tincture spray
With the Footlogix Nail Tincture spray you care for yellow or discoloured toenails yourself at home. You spray on, around and under the nail. The spray is very fluid, so it easily gets under and around the nail.
It also contains caring ingredients such as avocado oil and panthenol, which care for the nail and the skin around it.
How to use the spray
- Shake the spray well before use.
- Spray twice a day from about 2.5 cm on, around and under the nail.
- If you wear nail polish, spray mainly under the nail.
- Let it dry for 10 to 15 seconds, then you can put on your socks and shoes straight away.
In this video I show you how I apply the spray:
Why consistently for a longer period?
A toenail grows slowly. You see the new part of the nail at the base first, the discoloured part grows forward and you gradually trim it away. That is why the spray works best as a course, consistently for a longer period.
To keep your nails looking nice afterwards, once a day to a few times a week is enough.
So you don't forget
It takes just a few seconds. Keep the spray in your wardrobe or shoe cabinet and spray every time you put your shoes on or take them off. Take a photo before you start, so you can compare.
Can you wear nail polish on a discoloured toenail?
I understand that you like to paint your nails, especially when they are discoloured. Still, I recommend leaving them unpainted as much as possible, so the spray can reach the nail well.
If you do paint them, remove the polish again after a few days. Use a separate bottle of polish and a separate file for your discoloured nails, and don't use them on your other nails.
Want to know how to paint your nails beautifully? Read my step-by-step plan for beautifully painted toenails.
Keep your socks and shoes fresh
Put on fresh socks every day and wash them at 60 degrees. Alternate your shoes so they can air out, and keep them fresh with the Footlogix Shoe Fresh spray.
Peeling, itchy feet
If skin is coming loose between your toes or on the sole of your foot, I use the Peeling Skin foot mousse. If your skin mainly feels rough and flaky, the Rough Skin foot mousse is a better fit.
I recommend doing a full pedicure every 4 to 6 weeks. I do it myself every 4 weeks, so my feet look nice and cared for all year round. Read how to do it in my step-by-step plan for a pedicure at home.
My approach to discoloured toenails
A nail grows out slowly. That is why the Nail Tincture spray works best as a course: spray on and under the nail twice a day, for a longer period in a row. The Shoe Fresh spray keeps your shoes fresh.
Your questions, my answers
What do you do about yellow or discoloured toenails?
Spray the Nail Tincture spray on, around and under the nail twice a day, consistently for a longer period. That way you care for the nail while the new part grows out.
Can nail polish turn your nails yellow?
Dark nail polish can turn your nails yellow if you don't use a base coat. Leave your nails unpainted for a while and from then on apply a base coat first.
Can you wear nail polish on a yellow or discoloured toenail?
I recommend leaving your nails unpainted as much as possible, so the spray can reach the nail well. If you do paint them, remove the polish after a few days, or spray under the nail while you wear polish.
Can you use gel polish on a discoloured toenail?
Gel polish lasts a long time and seals the nail, so you can only spray under the nail. That is why, for discoloured toenails, I prefer regular nail polish that you can easily remove.
How often do you use the Nail Tincture spray?
Spray twice a day on, around and under the nail, from about 2.5 cm. Let it dry for 10 to 15 seconds, then you can put on your socks and shoes straight away.
How long should you use the spray?
A toenail grows slowly, so use the spray consistently for a longer period. Take a photo before you start: that way you see the new part of the nail growing out from the base.
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