Peeling, brittle nails can make your manicure feel fragile before it even starts.
Unicorn Oil® helps condition dry, brittle-feeling nails and supports a smoother-looking nail area with a lightweight daily cuticle oil routine. This Australian Made cuticle oil is formulated with Jojoba Oil, Argan Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil and Vitamin E to help keep the cuticle area soft, conditioned and cared for.
Unicorn Oil® is designed for daily nail care, especially when nails feel dry, brittle or prone to peeling at the edges. Used consistently, it helps condition the cuticle area, soften rough-looking skin and support the appearance of smoother, healthier-looking nails.
For peeling edges, pair cuticle oil with gentle filing and shorter nail length while the damaged section grows out. Oil helps support the routine, but the split section still needs time, care and trimming.
Peeling and brittle-feeling nails are often linked to repeated water exposure, harsh cleaning products, acetone polish removers, over-filing, acrylic or gel removal, cold weather and general dryness around the nail area.
When the nail plate feels dry and inflexible, the free edge can split, peel or catch more easily. The goal is not to pretend oil can glue the nail back together. The goal is to keep the surrounding nail area conditioned, reduce dryness and support a more flexible-feeling manicure routine.
Helps condition the cuticle area and supports a smooth, cared-for feel around dry nails.
Gives Unicorn Oil® its lightweight, silky finish so it is easy to apply daily without a heavy greasy feel.
Supports a soft, conditioned skin feel around dry cuticles and brittle-looking nail edges.
Helps support a conditioned, polished-looking finish around the nail area.
Apply Unicorn Oil® at least once daily, ideally before bed. For brittle-feeling nails, apply morning and night, and reapply after hand washing when the nail area feels dry.
Use a gentle nail file to smooth peeling or jagged edges. Do not peel the layers back, because that can make the damaged area worse.
Massage a small amount around each nail, focusing on the cuticle area, sidewalls and free edge.
If your hands feel dry, apply hand cream after cuticle oil to support the surrounding skin.
Water and cleaning products can make brittle-feeling nails worse. Gloves are boring, yes, but so is snapping a nail opening a cupboard.
Shorter nails are less likely to catch, bend or split while the peeling section grows out.
| Format | Best for | Shop Links |
|---|---|---|
| 3ml Cuticle Oil Pen | Best for quick reapplication during the day, especially after hand washing or when nails feel dry. | Shop pens → |
| 15ml Dropper | Best for a slower evening routine beside the bed or bathroom sink. | Shop 15ml bottles → |
| 30ml Dropper | Best for regular users who apply cuticle oil daily. | Shop 30ml bottles → |
| Refill Bottles | Best for salons, nail techs or customers who refill pens and bottles. | Shop refills → |
Do not apply cuticle oil over open, bleeding, infected or severely irritated skin. If the nail is lifting from the nail bed, changing colour, painful, swollen or showing signs of infection, wait until the area has settled and seek professional advice.
Build a daily routine with Unicorn Oil® cuticle oil, available in cuticle oil pen, dropper and refill formats through the official Unicorn Lab store. Secure checkout via Unicorn Lab.
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