how to take care your hand and nails
Acetone is commonly used as the nail polish remover.
They are strong removers but can make the nails lose its shine and make
them dry and easy to break. Non acetone removers contain ethyl acetate
and are much gentler. They may take more time and effort to remove color
but at least do not destroy your nails after their work is done.
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nails in our toes also deserve the same amount of care as the nails on
the fingers of the hands. They might stay hidden from public view when
you are wearing shoes, but this makes them all the more vulnerable to
problems. The dark and moist environment is a hot bed for fungus to
grow. So do not forget your toenails. They also deserve the same
attention as your fingernails
There is a proper way of filing
the nails. To keep the nail strongest, avoid back and forth filing.
Filing of the nails should be done only in one direction. The filing of
nails helps them to become thick while making them smooth and even.
You
should - whenever possible - wear gloves before you clean your house or
wash the dishes. Dish soap can be full of mild acids, which might be
aggressive enough to harm your nails - nothing you should risk, if you
really care.
Take 2.5 milligrams of biotin, a B vitamin supplement, a day to help strengthen your nails.
Give
your nails a break! Thoroughly remove any polish you might have on your
nails. Clip your nails short. If you have a habit of biting your nails,
make a commitment to quitting! Leave your nails naked, let them
breathe. This is one of the best things you can do for your nails!
To
keep your hands soft and moisturized and your nails properly hydrated,
slather your hands with your favorite lotion, or Vaseline, or
non-petroleum jelly (sold in health food stores) or natural oils, such
as olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil or jojoba oil or a mixture, and
slip on cotton gloves before you go to sleep. Remove any rings before
you do this. When you wake up, your hands, nails and cuticles will feel
and look soft, moisturized and healthy.
Filing your nails avoid
metal emery boards, as they can be very harsh. Use a basic emery board,
and use the lighter, finer grain side as much as possible. You want to
be gentle with your nails.
If you eat a healthy diet and your
nails are still weak, consider investing in a high-quality supplement
for hair, skin and nails. These supplements usually contain vitamins A,
C, D, E, as well as many B vitamins, and folic acid, zinc, iron, calcium
and biotin. Making sure you have a good intake of omega 3 oils can also
reduce your risk of weak, brittle nails. When taken on a regular basis,
supplements can have considerable positive effects.
Buff your
nails. Get an inexpensive, four-sided nail buffer from your local
drugstore. Buffing your nails brings blood and lymph to the nail matrix
(the tissues under your nails responsible for producing new fingernail!)
and also smooths ridges in your nails and makes them shiny. Buffing
your nails makes them pretty and classy, without resorting to
chemical-heavy polishes!
Moisturize your hands and nails. Just
like your skin, your nails need some lubrication to help them from
getting brittle and breaking. This is especially true in fall and winter
when your skin and nails can dry out a lot quicker. Slather on a little
hand cream after you wash your hands. Try to wear gloves and mittens
when you're outside in the cold because these will protect your hands
and nails from the cold and dryness that can damage them.
Take
care of the cuticle. The cuticle is the most important part of your
nail, because it helps protect against infection and damaging it (like
cutting it or pushing it back without softening first) can damage your
nail, which will make it grow less quickly. Instead of cutting your
cuticle or pushing it back use a liquid cuticle remover or softening
agent. This will soften the cuticle and make it easier to push the
cuticle back without damaging it. You'll also want to condition your
cuticles by rubbing cream on them, which will keep them healthy and in
turn, keep your nails healthy. Massaging your cuticles can help get the
blood flowing through them, which won't make them grow more quickly but
it will help strengthen the nail, which will help keep the nail
healthier and stronger for a longer period of time.
Using a
nail hardener can be great in the short term, because they will harden
your nail, making it last longer. There are lots of different brands of
nail hardeners, but one that has gotten a lot of good endorsements is
Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails strengthener. Remember, your nails will
only be harder while the nail hardener is on them. Once it wears off
your nails will return to their normal hardness.
.If you want
them to grow longer and last longer, you'll need to avoid filing your
nails in the "square" look and opt instead to do the "round" or
"pointed" looks instead. "Square" nails tend to catch more on things,
which rips them and causes the nail to break more quickly. "Rounded"
seems to be the best shape, since it seems to both hold its shape
longer, but tends to be less likely to catch on things and break.
While
garlic isn't bad for you (unless you're allergic) rubbing it into your
nails is going to do exactly nothing to help them grow faster or
stronger. It's a common misconception and a lot of people swear by it,
but there is no medical or scientific evidence to support garlic being
used to help grow nails.
Clean your nails using a nail brush and a mild soap.
.Always file your nails down to one length even if they are really short.
.Every week take off the nail polish and apply cuticle cream/oil and file your nails neatly.
.Clean nails in lemon and lime juice to get rid of stains and dirt.
.Apply a clear coat of nail polish to prevent nail from getting yellow looking.
.Don't
use nails as tools. When a pair of scissors aren't within reach, you
may use a nail or two to open up a letter or box. This is a bad idea
because you risk bending the nail back, among many other things. "The
white area, referred to as the stress area, will eventually weaken and
break. So make a conscious effort to pay close attention to how you use
nails.
Do get manicures. A weekly manicure (even for short
nails ) is okey. Grooming your nails will make any shade look great,
whether you do it at home or go to the salon, the most important thing
is to start with a proper manicure so that the nails are the same length
and shape, and cuticles are pushed back.
With all the germs
we come in contact with on a daily basis, slathering on hand sanitizer
has become second nature for many people. But the germ-fighting solution
could be doing more harm then good. You should apply it on the skin,
but be careful not to put it on the nails. Don't overuse it because
it'll really dry out the hands and the nails if you're not careful when
applying. Soap is also drying to some degree, so when putting anything
on your hands just be careful of your nails and cuticles.
By
getting a sufficient intake of the best vitamins for nails, your nails
and skin will greatly improve. Also make sure to drink plenty of water
and moisturize your hands regularly for maximum nail growth.
To
Remove Nail Polish Without Using Remover you can use Spray Deodorant.
Many deodorants have solvents that can be a wonderful remover for
anything that can't be cleaned very easily, from nail polish to markers.
Spray some deodorant from as close to your nails as you can. Make sure
you don't injure yourself if the deodorant has a quick evaporating
propellant that will cause freeze burns- it will work better this way.
Rub your nails with a handkerchief or napkin. The nail polish won't go
away immediately; just persist until your nails are clean. Rub more
thoroughly around the borders of your nails. That's where nail polish
isn't completely removed the first time you try.
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