Handy Tip's for looking after natural nails...
1. Thou shalt not get dehydrated.
Drink plenty of water and protect the nails from fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Use a good nail conditioner and sealing topcoat to finish the job. For nails that have a tendancy to split, OPI Original Nail Envy is a nail treatment designed to treat this.. You apply two coats to your nail and then everyother day apply another coat (without removing it) . Then after two weeks remove tit and then apply two coats again.. By the time that you have removed it for the second time you will visibly see the difference and they will feel stronger..
2. Thou shalt not let your skin dry out.
Use a good hand lotion to moisturise hands and cuticle area. The right hand cream can make all the difference. Using a cuticle oil at night time is a really good idea, it means that it has time to soak through and condition the cuticles and nails whilst you are asleep... By doing it this way it also means that you wont leave any greasy marks on anything..
3. Thou shalt eat right.
Proper diet is as important to nail care as it is to the rest of the body. Calcium or iron deficiencies may cause irregular nail growth and tell-tale white spots.
4. Thou shalt improve blood flow.
Blood flow around the nail bed brings the nutrients that allow healthy nails to grow. Massaging and buffing the nails is an excellent way to stimulate blood flow into the nail bed.
5. Thou shalt not forget thy gloves.
Wear gloves when doing cleaning tasks either in the house or garden. Extra moisture tip: put a tiny bit of sweet almond oil on the hands before putting them in the gloves.
6. Thou shalt not use acetone.
Using harsh chemicals like nail varnish remover more than once a week can be very damaging to nails and surrounding skin. Use acetone-free remover.
7. Thou shalt not use fingernails as tools.
Do not use fingernails as replacement Swiss army knives. Use proper tools for the job. Try and remember to treat your nails like jewels not tools...
8. Thou shalt not bite thy nails.
Nail biting is a difficult habit to break. Nail grooming can be an effective way to relieve the temptation to bite. Nail polish serves as a visual cue to keep from biting. By having a manicure every 4/6 weeks can help to break the habit as you will vsibly see the benefit of having a manicure and looking after your hands..
9. Thou shalt keep thy hands healthy.
Fingernails serve as a barrier to infection. Untended hands quickly show wear and tear. By showing your hands a little bit of TLC they will be less prone to getting dry and having hang nails.
10. Thou shalt keep hands clean at all times.
Drink plenty of water and protect the nails from fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Use a good nail conditioner and sealing topcoat to finish the job. For nails that have a tendancy to split, OPI Original Nail Envy is a nail treatment designed to treat this.. You apply two coats to your nail and then everyother day apply another coat (without removing it) . Then after two weeks remove tit and then apply two coats again.. By the time that you have removed it for the second time you will visibly see the difference and they will feel stronger..
2. Thou shalt not let your skin dry out.
Use a good hand lotion to moisturise hands and cuticle area. The right hand cream can make all the difference. Using a cuticle oil at night time is a really good idea, it means that it has time to soak through and condition the cuticles and nails whilst you are asleep... By doing it this way it also means that you wont leave any greasy marks on anything..
3. Thou shalt eat right.
Proper diet is as important to nail care as it is to the rest of the body. Calcium or iron deficiencies may cause irregular nail growth and tell-tale white spots.
4. Thou shalt improve blood flow.
Blood flow around the nail bed brings the nutrients that allow healthy nails to grow. Massaging and buffing the nails is an excellent way to stimulate blood flow into the nail bed.
5. Thou shalt not forget thy gloves.
Wear gloves when doing cleaning tasks either in the house or garden. Extra moisture tip: put a tiny bit of sweet almond oil on the hands before putting them in the gloves.
6. Thou shalt not use acetone.
Using harsh chemicals like nail varnish remover more than once a week can be very damaging to nails and surrounding skin. Use acetone-free remover.
7. Thou shalt not use fingernails as tools.
Do not use fingernails as replacement Swiss army knives. Use proper tools for the job. Try and remember to treat your nails like jewels not tools...
8. Thou shalt not bite thy nails.
Nail biting is a difficult habit to break. Nail grooming can be an effective way to relieve the temptation to bite. Nail polish serves as a visual cue to keep from biting. By having a manicure every 4/6 weeks can help to break the habit as you will vsibly see the benefit of having a manicure and looking after your hands..
9. Thou shalt keep thy hands healthy.
Fingernails serve as a barrier to infection. Untended hands quickly show wear and tear. By showing your hands a little bit of TLC they will be less prone to getting dry and having hang nails.
10. Thou shalt keep hands clean at all times.