Nails in Saigon’s Rainy Season: What to Choose and How to Care for Them

Saigon’s rainy season runs roughly May to November. Wet hands many times a day, raincoats, riding gloves and damp shoes make gel lift faster and toenails prone to odour. How to choose and care for nails in the rainy months.

Why rain is hard on nails

Natural nails swell and shrink with water, lifting gel edges; water trapped under lifted gel invites bacteria and fungus; feet in wet shoes stay damp; long tips catch on zips and handlebars.

What to choose

• Short to medium round or oval nails.
• Gel rather than regular polish.
• Jelly, nude or milky pink — grow-out shows less.
• Skip large stones near the tip.

Daily habits

1. Dry your hands after rain, especially tips and edges.
2. Cuticle oil every evening.
3. Never peel lifted gel; come back (5-day warranty at VESSCA).
4. Gloves for dishes and laundry.

Toenails

Wash and dry between the toes after rain, let shoes dry fully, cut toenails straight across, and see a doctor if a toenail turns yellow, thickens or smells. Redo hand gel about every 3 weeks; toe gel lasts 4–6 weeks. Parking is right in front of the salon.

VESSCA is at 251/30 Le Quang Dinh, Gia Dinh ward (Binh Thanh), Ho Chi Minh City, open 9:00–20:30 daily.