You're Destroying Your Nails And Don't Even Know It

Most people obsess over their faces and completely forget about their hands, nails, and feet, until summer hits. In this solo episode, Beate shares the origin story most people don't know: before the clinic, before Boutique Skin Envie, her career started in Germany training nail and foot technicians across North America with the iconic brand Alessandro. From there, we get into the real stuff: what your nails actually say about your health, why "letting your nails breathe" is a myth, how to properly cut and file without damaging your nail, and the honest truth about gel polish, acrylics, and nail damage. We also break down foot care for summer: cracked heels, calluses, nail fungus, sweaty feet, and walk you through the exact products we carry on Boutique Skin Envie from Foot Logics, Gel Care, and Manicurist Paris. This episode is equal parts origin story and practical summer guide. 💻 Book a virtual consultation with Boutique Skin Envie: https://bskinenvie.ca/ 🛍️ Use code SKINTALKS15 for 15% off your first order Connect With Us: Hosts: Beate Instagram → @beatevonhuene Natascha Instagram → @nataschaschillinger Our Website: 🌐 https://bskinenvie.ca/ Stay Connected: New episodes every Wednesday 📱 Instagram → @skintalkspod 00:00 Intro 01:09 How Beate's career really started 04:47 Training nail techs across North America 10:40 The hand & nail basics everyone gets wrong 19:03 Brands we love 26:17 Do nails really need to breathe? 30:05 Foot care for summer 36:56 Nail fungus: how to spot it, treat it, prevent it 41:47 Take it or leave it 45:09 Simple at-home starter kit