Nail Care Techniques
By: Susan
Do's and Don'ts of Nail Care
1. Do's
" Leave your nails without nail polish once in a while atleast
inorder to allow them to breathe.
" Keep a pack of hand lotion or cream near the kitchen sink and use
it each time after washing your hands.
" Wear gloves while doing housework or gardening and rub some hand
cream or lotion before putting on the gloves.
" Apply oil to your nails whenever possible inorder to strengthen
them.
" Include ample quantities of calcium and vitamin A in your daily
diet.
" Keep your manicure set clean inorder to prevent any
infection.
" Have a professional manicure done atleast once a month.
" Prolonged exposure to the sun is not good for nails and a lot of
swimming will dry them. This can be encountered by keeping the
nails and cuticles well moisturised.
" Before doing chores like dusting or gardening, first dig the
nails into a soap bar. This prevents dirt from getting embedded
under them and also make them easier to clean later.
" To keep nail polish intact in the bath, smoothen a little skin
cream on it before going for a bath.
" If a nail breaks, we can get, professional help in fixing 'false'
nails. Otherwise, try to file them down. If the break is bad,
remove all the polish from that nail and mend the break with a
small piece of cello-tape, cut to fit. Then re-apply polish.
" If nails are brittle and break or split easily, keep them
oiled.
2. Don'ts
" Don't use your nails on a job that can be done just as well with
a pair of scissors, pliers or a hammer
" Don't file nails when they are damp.
" Don't cut cuticles
" Don't wash clothes or dishes in very hot water
" Don't bite or chew your nails.
" Don't clean your nails with a sharp metal instrument - use a nail
brush and orange stick instead.
" Don't be seen with chipped nail polish - it is a sign of careless
grooming.
" Don't leave your hands in detergent for long.
" Don't peel-off your nail polish as you wish to - always use a
nail-polish remover.
1. Nail Polish Selection. Whenever we use nail polish, we should
select the shade carefully. Deep toned polish looks good on long
and slender nails. Pale colours make short nails look longer and
they also look good on small, delicate-looking hands.
2. Nail- Length Decision. As regards the nail-length, not everyone
can manage long nail. If we do a lot of typing or housework , play
the guitar or are a sports freak, long nail are not for us.
File rather than cut as cutting weaken the nail and cause it to
flake. File in one direction only from sides to centre, using the
softer side of an emery board, not a metal file. Aim for a rounded
tip: the shape at the tip should reflect the shape at the base to
make a perfect oval.
USEFUL TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL HANDS
" If your elbows have been darkened, apply a mixture of lemon juice
mixed with milk cream. Wash off after 30 mts.
" To get rid of elbow darkness, you can also apply a mixture of
cucumber juice and lemon juice ( in equal quantities). Wash off
after 15 mts.
" If there is a lot of hair on your hands, apply a smooth paste of
gramflour and oil on them. Wash off after 30 mts.
" Massaging hands with almond oil is most ideal inorder to maintain
them in a good condition.
" If the hands are stained or discoloured, rub a little lemon juice
or hydrogen peroxide on the stain after washing and before drying
the hands. This lightens the stain.
" For big hands, wear exotic bracelets high on the arm and wide
ornamental rings.
" Slim, small hands call for daintiness in the choice of jewellery
and nail polish shade. Narrow bracelets and rings with delicate
elongated settings look the prettiest.
" To suit small square hands use small and simple jewellery.
" On wrinkled hands, use rich cream after steaming the hands
" As one matures, one tends to get freckles on the hand. Use a good
bleaching cream for this. Although the results are temporary, they
are quite effective.
Article
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Author Susan Christy is an experienced
beautician. She has been working on beautifying People in UK Since
10 years. Her beauty care tips have helped
many people. She is presently with Feelconfident UK Buy perfumes and
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