Do not use a nail clipper. Only use a nail file to shape and shorten them. Protect your nails with thicker moisturizers to protect them from exposure to water which dries them out & makes them brittle.
Try Revlon's disposable files made for weak nails. File in one direction only. Start on one side and file towards the middle, then go to the other side and file towards the middle of your nail. Smooth the nail into a squoval that mirrors you cuticle or follows the shape of the white part of your nail bed.
Finish the edges of the nail with the finest grit nail file you can find. You want to make the edges really smooth.
Also, avoid using metal nail files. I recommend using disposable nail files and changing them frequently. The fresher the grit, the less the drag which leads to tearing and peeling.
I also use a cuticle balm or nail oil to moisturize my nails and protect them from water since I wash my hands frequently.
(ex. Solar Oil, OPI Avoplex)
Vit E oil, jojoba oil, Aquaphor Healing Ointment, Vaseline or plain Chapstick will work too.
Avoid products w/ formaldehyde or toluene, they are very hard on nails.
Check out this link for nail care video demonstrations: http://www.videojug.com/tag/nails
2007-07-29 17:43:13
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answered by Treadstone 7
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Make sure you moisturize your hands and cuticles everyday. I use Sally Hansen Hard as Nails on my nails once a week, and it keeps them looking healthy and shiny. Make sure you take good care of your cuticles, and keep your nails trimmed evenly and filed smooth. I rarely get professional manicures, but get compliments on my nails all the time! :)
2007-07-30 00:38:31
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answered by darylsgirl1114 4
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a 30 minute session with my manicurist, Letti. she's AMAZING. over night: use a heavy moisturizer, like a night cream for your face, with gloves. in the morning, do a light exfoliate and follow up with a light moisturizer that has sun screen. buff nails and touch up cracks or chips in the paint IMMEDIATELY and top with a clear coat every other day. remember to get your paint changed every week. never go more than two weeks without a manicure.
2007-07-30 00:26:39
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answered by art_child2000 4
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My mother's friend told her and me about Nail Envy by O.P.I.
Its supposed to strengthen your nails and make them look like acrylic. They really do look professionally done, but they are your real nails!!
2007-07-30 00:27:58
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answered by Muffins 3
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I take vitamins GMC hair skin and nails formula. I feel this works best to take care of your body from the inside out. Then you can treat yourself to an ocassional manicure from time to time.
2007-07-30 00:26:11
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answered by skinneechica311 2
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