Nail Care Tips
The nail is made of a hard protein called keratin. A protein is one of the building blocks which make up the body. The nail care help protect the ends of the fingers and toes from trauma and also help us pick up small objects.Over the last hundred years, the nails have become more important for cosmetic reasons and less important for protection.Manicuring is the care of the hands and nails. Basic manicuring should be done once a week. Every 4-6 weeks it is a good idea to seek the services of a professional manicure. A professional manicurist best knows how to keep your nails looking healthy and beautiful. Obviously much of what you will find in these pages applies to anyone who wants to maintain health, beautiful and long nails.
Basic Nail Care -
 
  • Wash hands with mild soap, using a nailbrush.
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  • Soak the hands in warm water for a few minutes to soften the cuticles.
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  • Very gently push back the cuticles if they are long and ragged.
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  • Trim the nails to the same length, cutting off any snaggy or spiky bits.
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  • File the ends of the nails to smooth them off.
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  • If your hands are dry, apply some hand cream.
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  • To harden soft nails, soak them in warm olive oil for about 20 minutes, on alternate days.
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  • To remove stains from your nails, mix one tablespoon of lemon juice in a cup of water and soak your nails in this liquid for a few minutes. Then, wash off with warm water and apply a hand moisturizer.
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  • It is not a good idea to remove the cuticles from your nails, as it will make the nail susceptible to infection. Rather, you should make use of good quality cuticle oil and gently push back the cuticles, with the help of an orangewood stick.
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  • Try to stay away from acetone polish removers as much as you can and stick to the one that make use of acetate. Still, try not to use a polish remover more than once a week.
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  • In case you wear nail polish, make sure to give your nails a break from time to time. In other words leave them without polish for a few days, every now and then. Otherwise, they will develop an ugly, yellow tint.
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  • If you want to give a natural sheen to your nails, just like the colorless base coat, rub petroleum jelly on your nails and then buff them, with the help of a soft cloth.
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  • If you have brittle nails or split or dull nails, then increasing your consumption of Organic Silica, Vitamin B (especially B5) and MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane) will surely help.
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  • Never ever resort to nail biting, as it is extremely destructive for the nails as well as the cuticles. If you are in the habit of biting your nails, drop it as soon as possible.
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  • Whenever you wash your hands, while bathing as well as otherwise, make sure to dry the nails properly and apply a hand cream or lotion, using it on the nails as well. This is because soap makes the nails dry and brittle.
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  • The best time to file your nails is when you are already wearing a polish. This will prevent splitting or breaking of nails.
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  • If you have brittle nails, it is advisable to wear a nail polish, or at least the colorless base coat, as much as you can.
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  • Using glue could damage your nails, even if it is applied on polish layers.
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  • Ensure the last polish layer is dry before applying the next. Use layers of different colours.
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  • Keep on experimenting with nail tip design. You could use Chinese characters, apply small fake tattoos or create different patterns.
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  • You could use band-aids for applying design. Cut band-aids and stick them on top of a dry coat of polish. Contrasting color would look good.
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  • File the ends of the nails to smooth them off.
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  • If your hands are dry, apply some hand cream.
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