I bite my nails sometime and the area above them is cut and sore. I wash them a lot in the day and put on plenty of moisturiser but they still look awful - any tips?
2006-07-13 06:59:56 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
use orange cream from BOOTs nail section
2006-07-13 07:00:59 · answer #1 · answered by willows 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First stop biting. Have you considered getting acrylic nails put on? That will break your habit pretty quick because you really cannot bite those and if you do, it will HURT! Second, use cuticle creams to heal your cuticles and DO NOT pick at them, it only makes them worse. If you do not want to try the acrylics, try Nailtiques. It's a nail polish full of vitamins that help your nails grow strong. Good luck!
2006-07-13 07:02:51 · answer #2 · answered by Girl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Burt's Bees has some great nail products. Also a manicure once in a while would do you some good. Also keep nailpolish on them all the time. Even if its just clear. Or take Prenatal Vitamins. I am pregnant and my nails are long and hard...they look so nice!
2006-07-13 07:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ok you need to use "hard as nails" its a nail polish designed to help restore your nails, next, when ever you see your cuticles starting to grow over your nails you NEED to push them back. If you do this you can avoid them from getting cut and snagged on things, just continue to maintain your nails and in about 2 weeks they should show some inprovement. Good luck.
2006-07-13 07:04:06 · answer #4 · answered by JOJO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I do for a living!
Avoid raised nails. When trimming your toenails, cut them straight across and slightly rounded at the tips. Toenails that are too long can actually catch on your hosiery or shoes and lift slightly. That gives fungus a chance to scoot in under the nail. Also, don't use fingernails as levers to open items.
Go boarding. Limit the use of clippers or nail scissors on fingernails. Emery boards are best to file away rough spots and keep nails at the length you prefer.
Careful with cuticles. Cutting off the protective cuticles around your nails can open your skin to invasion by fungus. Soften cuticles in warm water or work on them just after a shower. Use a wooden manicure stick to gently push them back. Cuticle creams and removers are also helpful.
Lay on the lotion. Use moisturizing lotion after washing dishes or working around the house. Rub it into your cuticles to keep them soft.
Pitch the polish remover. Polish remover, which usually contains acetone, will dry out nails. Try to limit remover use to less than once a week. Peeling or picking off polish is not a good way to remove polish, either. It scrapes off the upper protective layer of the nails, making them more vulnerable to infection. Instead, touch up with nail polish.
Glove up. Slip on protective gloves when using household cleaners, paints, paint removers, garden products and any other chemical products that can be harsh to the hands. Be sure to dry your hands well after removing waterproof gloves to prevent fungus from getting a start on your nails. Also, be sure to air out gloves carefully between wearings.
Get some help. If you notice discoloration or thickening in your toenails or fingernails, ask your doctor for advice. You may need a medication to treat nail fungus or referral to a foot doctor — a podiatrist — for help treating toenail fungus.
How To Give Yourself A Manicure
Whether you prefer your nails to be long or short, they can still look stunning with a little know-how.
1. Wash and dry your hands.
2. Using a double-sided emery board, file nails using a gentle stroke. Avoid corners of your nails as this can weaken them.
3. Begin to shape your nails. The most popular shape to use is oval, but choose what is most suited to your hand and finger shape.
4. Check to see how well you have done. Run your nails over an old pair of pantyhose. Your nails should not snag the hose.
5. Apply a softener to your cuticles. Allow to site for a minute or so.
6.Transfer hands to a bowl of warm water and soak for an additional few minutes.
7. Gently push back the cuticles. This should not be painful. If hangnails are present, carefully clip them.
8. Apply hand lotion and begin to massage the palm of your hand with the thumb of your other hand. This will help to circulate the blood. Work your way over the remainder of the hand and then repeat giving equal time to the other hand.
9. Before color is applied to nails, they must be cleaned and the easiest way to do this is with an orange stick that has been wrapped with cotton. Dip into nail polish remover and then rub over the surface of the nail. Check the nail for any creamy residue. When none remains, your nails will be ready for polishing.
10. Time for color. Pick up a small amount of polish on your brush and paint one stroke down the center of your nail. Your brush should hold just enough color to accomplish this. Stroke the sides of the nail and you are done. The nail should be completely colored in three strokes. Allow to set for a minute or so before applying the second coat.
11. Wait until polish is set (dry to the touch) and then apply the top coat. Don't skip this step as it not only adds life to your manicure, it will protect your nails as well.
12. Sanitize all of your equipment with alcohol and when they are dry, store them away until the next manicure.
2006-07-13 13:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by á?¦ Magic á?¦ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can buy special cuticle cream to put on during the night before u go to bed. it'll make them look nice again real soon. its in the nail polish section of the stores.
2006-07-13 07:15:26 · answer #6 · answered by amandax086 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and get a manicure and put on Acrylic Nails.....you cant bite those...maybe it will stop your nail biting problem. Plus it will give your natural nail a chance to grow out so they are not sore.
2006-07-13 07:02:47 · answer #7 · answered by thematrixhazu36 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well my nails are perfectly healthy and i don't use anything on them i just drink lots of milk and eat lots of yoghurt and chease you could get a nail repair kits or cut them with nail sissors and let them grow natually don't put nail varnish or wise they don't grow properly and makes them less stronger
2006-07-16 23:30:52 · answer #8 · answered by Chesh » 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop biting them by putting a rubber band around you wrist and snap it each time you bite them. Either that or put hotsauce on your nails.
2006-07-13 07:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by Hellloooo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get Burts Bees hand salve and massage it into your cuticles daily. You just have to wait for them to grow back. Moisturizer isn't as great as hand salve.
2006-07-13 07:02:59 · answer #10 · answered by mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Long nails can be harbingers for bacteria, particularly if they are artificial, but they will are good for scratching and starting those little foil wrapped containers that will are so hard to get into.
2017-03-01 02:20:38 · answer #11 · answered by Shawnee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋