Nails

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Nail Care

If your nails are weak, splitting, fragile etc, the problem 
could be traced back to an inadequate water intake. So 
drinking enough water is important to nail care.

The most common nail wreckers are harsh detergents and water, 
which can stress nail fibers. So be sure to put rubber gloves 
on while you clean or do dishes. Also, avoid using perfume 
lotions that usually contain alcohol if your nails are brittle. 
It will only make your nails worse. It may also be possible 
that your calcium intake is low, as well. 

Nail manicure tips

1. Wash and dry your hands. 
2. Using a double-sided emery board, file nails using a gentle 
stroke. Avoid corners of your nails as this can weaken them. 
3. Begin to shape your nails. The most popular shape to use is 
oval, but choose what is most suited to your hand and finger 
shape. 
4. Check to see how well you have done. Run your nails over an 
old pair of pantyhose. Your nails should not snag the hose. 
5. Apply a softener to your cuticles. Allow to site for a minute 
or so. 
6. Transfer hands to a bowl of warm water and soak for an 
additional few minutes. 
7. Gently push back the cuticles. This should not be painful. 
If hangnails are present, carefully clip them. 
8. Apply hand lotion and begin to massage the palm of your hand 
with the thumb of your other hand. This will help to circulate 
the blood. Work your way over the remainder of the hand and then 
repeat giving equal time to the other hand. 
9. Before color is applied to nails, they must be cleaned and 
the easiest way to do this is with an orange stick that has been 
wrapped with cotton. Dip into nail polish remover and then rub 
over the surface of the nail. Check the nail for any creamy 
residue. When none remains, your nails will be ready for 
polishing. 
10. Time for color. Pick up a small amount of polish on your brush 
and paint one stroke down the center of your nail. Your brush 
should hold just enough color to accomplish this. Stroke the sides 
of the nail and you are done. The nail should be completely colored 
in three strokes. Allow to set for a minute or so before applying 
the second coat. Wait until polish is set (dry to the touch) and 
then apply the top coat. Don't skip this step as it not only adds 
life to your manicure, it will protect your nails as well. 
11. Sanitize all of your equipment with alcohol and when they are 
ry, store them away until the next manicure. 
12. Nail polish can be stored in the fridge. 
13. If your nail polish is too thick, try thinning with a polish 
thinner. 
14. To prevent the cap from sticking, coat it with a little 
Vaseline to prevent this from happening.