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Kindly help me of how to take care of my nails so that they look beautiful always.

2006-06-19 22:02:59 · 7 answers · asked by God you are my all in all in Jesus' name 4 in Beauty & Style Skin & Body

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Salon Secrets for a Great Manicure
A salon-fresh finish -- at home!

Getting a Perfect 10

If you're never quite happy with your at-home manicure, don't blame your skills with the brush. The condition of your nails and cuticles makes all the difference.

The most common manicure mistakes to avoid:

Mistake #1:

Filing nails in the wrong direction. Sawing back and forth with your emery board and going too deep into the corners can split and weaken nails. The fix: Holding a fine emery board at a slight angle to the nail, file from left corner to center for a few strokes, then from right corner to center. Smooth with a fine metal file.

Mistake #2:

Neglecting cuticles. Rough, ragged cuticles can lead to painful hangnails. The fix: Brush cuticles with a rich oil after your morning shower and before bed. Let oil soak in for a minute or two, then rub into cuticle. Oil penetrates better than hand cream.

Mistake #3:

Cutting cuticles. Nipping away at your cuticles invites the risk of infection. (Your cuticles act as a barrier against bacteria.) The fix: In the shower, gently push back cuticles with a washcloth (the steamy water helps soften them).

Mistake #4:

Skipping base coat. Polish on bare nails can dry out the nail plate; and without a base coat, dark shades can stain nails or leave them yellow. The fix: Brush a moisturizing base coat on clean, dry nails; let the base coat dry for a few seconds before applying polish.

Mistake #5:

Leaving polish on too long. This, as well as too many layers of polish, dehydrates nails. And once polish begins to chip, it can peel away a superficial layer of the nail, too. The fix: Remove polish after five days; wash hands to rinse away remover, which can also be drying.

Cuticle Cures

Manicurists agree that beautiful nails start with daily TLC for your cuticles. Try an almond oil to help your nails and leave it on overnight.

2006-06-20 10:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by á?¦ Magic á?¦ 4 · 9 1

I have had exactly the same problem as as you have. I also have a friend who has gorgeous nails. She uses hand lotion (just plain lotion is fine too or you can use a moisturizing cream). What happens is that the skin around the nail becomes soft and healthier. That way your skin won't flake near your nails (believe me it makes your nails look so much better) AND your nails become better too (don't ask me why). Then you should always cut with a nail scissor and not a clipper. Chipping occurs easier if you use a clipper. Make sure the scissor is sharp and good at cutting though. Also sometimes you should push back the nail cuticle ( it's the thin layer of skin where your nails grow out of. If you don't they will tear sometimes.
Don't wash your hands too much (with strong soap) or they'll get dry (that's why you use the lotion). In the beginning, it's best if you keep you nails short, cutting them often. Then when your hands and nails are healthier you can start growing them longer.
I hope this information will help you. I myself have done this and it has worked to me. But I prefer keeping my nails short being the person that I am. Oh and usually the finger nail next to your thumb is the hardest to take care of. At least in my case.
The best of luck to you and your nails!

2006-06-19 23:10:23 · answer #2 · answered by Ostara 1 · 0 0

Buy a home manicure set - with a proper nail file, buffer and nail strengthener. This will save money getting it done proffessionally. Just soak fingers in soapy water, push back cuticles, file nails into shape, and even lengths, then paint a neutral colour. I like to draw a line of slightly white varnish along the tips to make them look whiter and longer, then use a clear varnish to finish. The better you maintain nails, the longer and stronger they will grow, so stick at it.
Ta Da - beautiful nails in no time - and cheaply -

2006-06-19 22:09:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I buff my nails and use a cuticle cutter to remove excess cuticles. Then I apply 1-2 coats of clear nail polish to make it look shiny and keep my nails from breaking. I also use moisturiser on my hands every day.

For the clear nail polish, you can try Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails in Natural Tint.

2006-06-19 22:25:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

put them in oil in a container. that way they'll be bright and sharp and beautiful forever. ha ha.

2006-06-19 22:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Ask a friend to help you

2006-06-20 03:38:50 · answer #6 · answered by mrshhislop 3 · 0 0

can you get a book from the liberay.

2006-06-19 22:06:27 · answer #7 · answered by scooby.doo 6 · 0 0

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