nail care kit
Starter Routine - Damaged Nails

$55
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$55

  • Three square bottles from Manucurist’s Basic Routine - Damaged Nails set are displayed with pastel backgrounds and white caps—one topped with a dropper. The labels read: Base S.O.S., Masque S.O.S., and Huile Verte, each formulated to strengthen and repair brittle nails.
  • A promotional graphic for the Manucurist Ultimate Routine - Ridged Nails 14-day program, featuring a bottle of nail mask, icons for ridged nails, and a daily application schedule for effective nail care.
  • A bottle of Manucurist S.O.S Rescue Duo sits on a pink background, with text highlighting user results: 100% harder nails, 97% healthier nails, and 93% improved nail quality for damaged nails after 21 days.
  • A bottle of Manucurist Ultimate Routine - Ridged Nails next to clinical results showing 80% of users report more hydrated nails and 75% report stronger, harder nails after 14 nights of care.
  • A bottle of Ultimate Routine - Ridged Nails oil next to text stating that 100% of participants reported nourished, hydrated, and strengthened nails after one week of use.
  • Five products from the Manucurist Starter Routine - Damaged Nails set—including clear and pink bottles with dropper tops for cuticle oil and keratin booster, a white pump bottle, and a white tube designed for nail repair—are arranged neatly on a beige background. Each product features a soft green and white label.
  • The Manucurist Starter Routine - Damaged Nails collection includes three glass bottles for base coat, mask, and oil, a nail strengthener, a tube of nourishing cream, and a jar of dietary supplement capsules.
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Repeated applications of traditional gel polish, manual work, or frequent use of hand sanitizer can leave nails weakened over time.

This intensive 2-week care routine has been designed to repair, strengthen, and nourish damaged, weak, and brittle nails.

Included:

  • The S.O.S. Base Coat, a concentrated care polish that helps repair damaged and brittle nails.
  • The Nail & Cuticle Oil, an ultra-nourishing care that soothes and protects nails and cuticles every day.
  • The S.O.S. Mask, an overnight regenerating care that intensely hydrates and strengthens weakened nails.
  • 2-week nail care guide, with a detailed day-by-day routine.
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Description

Powered by targeted active ingredients, these expert nail care products deliver clinically proven results:

S.O.S. Base Coat, enriched with hexanal, vitamin C, and AHAs:

  • 100% said their nails felt harder*
  • 93% noticed the quality of their nails had improved*
  • 87% observed their nails were repaired*

Nail & Cuticle Oil, formulated with a blend of 6 botanical oils:

  • 100% said their nails were nourished**
  • 100% noticed their nails were hydrated**

S.O.S. Mask, enriched with panthenol:

  • 80% observed their nails were more hydrated***
  • 75% noticed their nails were harder***
  • 75% said their nails were stronger***

*External use test on 20 volunteers, applied twice a week for 21 days.
**Consumer test on 20 participants over 2 weeks.
***Consumer test on 20 participants over 14 days.

Ingredients (INCI)

S.O.S. Base Coat
ETHYL ACETATE, BUTYL ACETATE, NITROCELLULOSE, ADIPIC ACID/NEOPENTYL GLYCOL/TRIMELLITIC ANHYDRIDE COPOLYMER, ACETYL TRIBUTYL CITRATE, ALCOHOL, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, HEA IPDI ISOCYANURATE TRIMER/POLYCAPROLACTONE DIOL COPOLYMER, GLYCOLIC ACID, TRIS-HEA ISOCYANURATE TRIMER, N-BUTYL ALCOHOL, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETOCRYLENE, MALIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, HEXANAL, TRIMETHYLPENTANEDIYL DIBENZOATE, AQUA (WATER), PANTHENOL, MAGNESIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE, CI 60725 (VIOLET 2), TOCOPHEROL

71% natural origin ingredients*

Nail & Cuticle Oil
PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL, PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEED OIL, ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED OIL, JUGLANS REGIA (WALNUT) SEED OIL, ALEURITES MOLUCCANUS SEED OIL, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHEROL

99% natural origin ingredients*

S.O.S. Mask
AQUA (WATER), ALCOHOL DENAT., POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, PANTHENOL, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), ALCOHOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, CI 14700 (RED 4)

80.5% natural origin ingredients*

*Calculation based on the international ISO 16128 standards.

How to use the Starter Routine - Damaged Nails?

Apply to bare nails for 2 weeks:

  1. S.O.S. Base Coat - every 2 days: apply one coat to clean nails. Reapply every other day without removing the previous coat.
  2. 2. Nail & Cuticle Oil - twice per day: massage a drop into the nails and cuticles.
  3. 3. S.O.S. Mask - once a week: at the end of each week, remove the S.O.S. Base Coat using the Oil Remover or Gentle Remover. Apply a thick layer of the mask and let it air dry. The next morning, peel it off or rinse away with soapy water.

Sustainable Packaging

Glass Bottle: Emptied, cleaned and dried bottles can either be reused or placed in a recycling bin separate from other materials to avoid contamination. If your local municipality does not accept glass for recycling, bottles can be brought to a collection center. No need to remove labeling.

Plastic Cap (Plastic-type #5 - Polypropylene): Clean and remove cap from brush attachment and place in recycling bin or bring to a local collection center.

Nail Brush (Plastic-type #4 - Low Density Polyethylene): Clean and remove cap from brush and place in recycling bin or bring to a local collection center.

Label: No need to remove label as glass recycling processes will remove any labelling

Box (Kraft Paper Box): Paper box can be unfolded and added to paper recycling bin or brought to a local collection center, Kraft paper box can also be added to any compost bin.

As always, verify your local municipality's recycling regulations and procedures and for more information please go to berecycled.org/search or search.earth911.com
Three square bottles from Manucurist’s Basic Routine - Damaged Nails set are displayed with pastel backgrounds and white caps—one topped with a dropper. The labels read: Base S.O.S., Masque S.O.S., and Huile Verte, each formulated to strengthen and repair brittle nails.
A promotional graphic for the Manucurist Ultimate Routine - Ridged Nails 14-day program, featuring a bottle of nail mask, icons for ridged nails, and a daily application schedule for effective nail care.
A bottle of Manucurist S.O.S Rescue Duo sits on a pink background, with text highlighting user results: 100% harder nails, 97% healthier nails, and 93% improved nail quality for damaged nails after 21 days.
A bottle of Manucurist Ultimate Routine - Ridged Nails next to clinical results showing 80% of users report more hydrated nails and 75% report stronger, harder nails after 14 nights of care.
A bottle of Ultimate Routine - Ridged Nails oil next to text stating that 100% of participants reported nourished, hydrated, and strengthened nails after one week of use.
Five products from the Manucurist Starter Routine - Damaged Nails set—including clear and pink bottles with dropper tops for cuticle oil and keratin booster, a white pump bottle, and a white tube designed for nail repair—are arranged neatly on a beige background. Each product features a soft green and white label.
The Manucurist Starter Routine - Damaged Nails collection includes three glass bottles for base coat, mask, and oil, a nail strengthener, a tube of nourishing cream, and a jar of dietary supplement capsules.

FAQs

Les questions les plus fréquemment posées par nos utilisatrices et notre communauté !

Which nail care is best suited for my nail type?

Every nail type is different! Feel free to take our online diagnosis here to select the care routine best suited to you. We will then recommend a care routine tailored to your needs.

Can I use this routine if I'm already wearing traditional gel polish?

This routine is designed to be used on bare nails. If you currently have gel polish or another nail enhancement on your nails, we recommend removing it before starting the routine.

Is this routine suitable for sensitive nails?

Yes. The formulas contain up to 99% natural origin ingredients and are designed to be gentle on both nails and cuticles.

Can I continue using this routine after the 2-week care routine?

We recommend taking a break after completing the 2-week care routine to help maintain your nails' natural balance. For ongoing results, the routine can be repeated once a month.

Our customers talk about us!

Our reviews are collected 28 days after any purchase and these are the reviews of verified buyers only

Overall rating: 4.5481653 / 5 from 1744 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Starter Routine for Damaged Nails is designed to repair, strengthen, and nourish weakened nails. The kit includes a base coat, nail oil, and a mask, all of which are praised for their effectiveness. Users report significant improvement in nail strength and appearance, though some experience mixed results.

Summary topics

  • Kit Effectiveness (7%): Customers raved about the Manucurist Rescue Kit, praising its effectiveness in repairing nails.
  • Nail Oil Effectiveness (4%): It was noted by customers that the oil is fantastic for strengthening nails and keeping cuticles soft.
  • Treatment Effectiveness (5%): Customers loved the treatment, describing it as excellent, fantastic, and top-notch.
  • Routine Effectiveness (5%): Customers expressed satisfaction with the Ultimate Routine for damaged nails, praising its effectiveness and daily use.
  • Nail Hardener and Polish Results (7%): Customers loved the incredible and amazing results they achieved with the nail hardeners and polishes.

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Review highlights

  • "Effective products: I have truly regained healthy nails: now it remains to give them an elegant look again!" — Martine P.
  • "the kit is very easy and I see a noticeable improvement, very happy with the product and the brand in general" — Christel M.
  • "My nails look so much better!" — Sarah K.

Reviews

really good products!!! I never

"really good products!!! I never had a chance to grow my nails out because of them breaking easily and being damaged, but this is the first time in my life that they are long, strong and shiny!!! Everyone from my family has noticed the difference, my friends are complementing my hands, asking for the products I use. I genuinely recommend it from the bottom of my heart."

— agnexuya@gmail.com ‎. (5/5)

Quedé impresionada con estos productos

"Quedé impresionada con estos productos desde el primer día que lo utilicé, como llevo prácticamente toda la vida usando semipermanente mi uña estaba debilitada y ahora tengo una uña sana y fuerte con su uso de diario. Estoy encantada con estos productos y seguiré comprando porque son súper fácil de poner y de quitar"

— scarley3107@gmail.com ‎. (5/5)

Love my new Damaged Nails

"Love my new Damaged Nails Starter Routine Kit, Super Active Manicure Kit and other products. Nails look so natural and well looked after, have never been able to achieve such result with other products - and it's long lasting! Fast delivery! Thank you ✨"

— ingacox77@gmail.com ‎. (5/5)

Had a couple of issues

"Had a couple of issues with delivery but they were dealt with quickly and efficiently. An extra was also provided to compensate for the problems which was greatly appreciated. In short customer service is excellent!! I’m still using the treatments and given my nails need lots of TLC I’m not yet in a position to comment on how well they worked."

— Maxine B. (5/5)

My nails were terrible after

"My nails were terrible after years of gel and even a year of not using any form of gel, they were still peeling and thin. I started using this system two weeks ago and so far I can say that I am happy. They have not started growing rapidly but at least my nails are not peeling like they did. Still in my second week - but so far so good. They are feeling and looking good. Great combo of products, easy to use and feel good. Thank you"

— lazmyer@live.co.za ‎. (5/5)

I love this kit for

"I love this kit for restoring damaged nails. I have been using the products for the past three weeks and I can definitely notice a big improvement in the overall health of my nails and cuticles. I also love the clean ingredients used in the formulations. Would highly recommend."

— Tatyana L. (5/5)

Vraiement pas mal Surtout l'huile

"Vraiement pas mal Surtout l'huile verte que j'aime beaucoup appliquer ça fait du bien a mes ongles Par contre je ne sais pas trop me servir du masque Et la base il est indiqué de l'appliquer 2 fois par semaine mais il faut enlever la 1ere couche avant d'en remettre ou pas?? C'est pas très bien expliqué"

— Anita D. (5/5)

I am really happy with

"I am really happy with the routine. My nails were peeling and very brittle and would break off deep into the nailbed before starting this routine. They are still short and will take a while to grow out but now they are not peeling and chipping in the transition. Thank you Manucurist for such great products!"

— Karen L. (5/5)

I absolutely love my Manicurist

"I absolutely love my Manicurist Ultimate Routine for damaged nails! And WHAT A DIFFERENCE this routine has made for my nails! They look so much better and healthier. I’ve even combined the “Routine” with my new Cranberry nail polish, and it looks so pretty, yet simple, on my nails! The natural look is so welcoming and refreshing on my nails! I’m a new user for LIFE now. Thank you so much, Manicurist!"

— Margaret H. (5/5)

J'ai essayé la routine pendant

"J'ai essayé la routine pendant 1 mois car j'avais des ongles cassants, mais ça n'a pas changé mes ongles. Étant à ce moment là en post partum et allaitant, je pense qu'il s'agit plutôt d'un taux de fer bas, et donc il me faut une cure de vitamines. J'adore le masque SOS de nuit, l'huile verte et le keratine booster. Je n'utilise pas la base SOS. Je conseille cet achat : permet de soigner ses ongles entre deux manucures."

— Cécile G. (5/5)

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