Your nails are an important part of your hands and they too need to be taken care of well. Well-kept hands with neat, clean, painted nails are a pleasure to behold. Dirty and unkept nails will make your hands look ugly. Your nails need to be strong and healthy for your hands to look beautiful. Here are a few tips on nail care.
1.To harden soft nails soak them in warm olive oil for about 20 minutes on alternate days.
2.For strong nails soak them in a mixture of horsetail.
3.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.
4.It is not a good idea to remove the cuticles from your nail, as it will make the nail susceptible to
4.It is not a good idea to remove the cuticles from your nail, as it will make the nail susceptible to
infection.
5.If you use nail polish then do not use acetone polish removers.
6.When you wear nail polish, give your nails a break from time to time. Leave them without
5.If you use nail polish then do not use acetone polish removers.
6.When you wear nail polish, give your nails a break from time to time. Leave them without
polish for a few days.
7.For natural nail polish rub petroleum jelly on your nails then buff with a soft cloth.
7.For natural nail polish rub petroleum jelly on your nails then buff with a soft cloth.
If you have brittle nails or split or dull nails then here are a few vitamins that will help you:
1.Organic Silica: this will increase the growth of nails and prevent them from becoming brittle.
2.Essential Fatty Acids: Found in most oils are good for healthy and strong nails.
3.Vitamin B especially B5: Important for healthy skin and nails.
4.MSM (Methyl-Sulfonyl-Methane): important for healthy nails.
Ensure that you follow a hand care regime, even it means only applying moisturizer on your hands. Even if you do this regularly it will go a long way in making your hands look better.
Caring for Your New Nails at Home
In caring for your new nails, you may need to modify some bad habits. Your new nails are strong, but not unbreakable. You will need to treat them properly to keep them looking great for a long time.
· Be very deliberate when using your hands. Start using the ball of your finger and your knuckles instead of your nails.
· Always use the proper tool! Your nails were NOT created to be used as a screwdriver, can opener, and the ultimate-unwedger-of-all-things!
· Do not put your nails in harsh chemicals such as cleaning products. Wear gloves when gardening, washing dishes, and any heavy duty cleaning.
· Do not leave your hands in water for long periods of time. Water eventually breaks down just about everything including nail adhesive.
· Apply hand cream whenever you wash your hands. This will help to keep your skin looking healthy and promote flexibility in your nails.
