Basic Nail Care Tips.

5 February 2011

So lovely ladies of the world, I thought I would just make sure you know how to take care of your beautiful fingertips! After all, everyone deserves pretty nails :-)

1. Keep your nails dry. Repeated or prolonged contact with water can contribute to split fingernails. Wear cotton-lined rubber gloves when washing dishes, cleaning or using harsh chemicals, and avoid long soaks in the tub.
2. Practice good nail hygiene. Keep your nails neatly trimmed, and round the tips in a gentle curve. Rub moisturizing lotion into your nails after washing your hands and after removing nail polish.
3. Avoid harsh nail care products. Limit manicures. Between visits, touch up nail polish as needed — don't remove it. If you must use nail polish remover, avoid those that contain acetone.
4. Repair split fingernails quickly. Repair splits or tears with nail glue or clear polish to keep the problem from getting worse.
5. Keep Moist. Moisturize nail beds regularly with a nondrying nail lotion. Rub the lotion over the entire nail bed at least once a day.
6. Keep Tidy.Clip your nails regularly in a rounded or squared shape. The pointier the tip of your fingernail, the more likely it is to break off.
7. Just be healthy in general. The best care you can give your fingernails is to have a healthy body overall. Eat raw fruits and vegetables, and keep your diet rich in foods with silicon and calcium, such as carrots, milk and fish. Consider taking dietry supplements such as vitamin E and other oils to keep your fingernails strong and healthy. Regular aerobic exercise keeps the blood flowing freely to all parts of the bodies, including the fingernails, thus giving them the nutrients they need.

Just keep healthy ladies, thats the main thing.

Bye for now, speak soon! x