A diet rich in calcium would assure strong and healthy nails. But
if your nails are basically soft, buy any good nail strengthener that is
available in the market and apply it on your nails. But do take care of the
cuticles while doing so, as we do not want them to harden too.
The cuticles protect the nails and require attention too. Do not
damage them by pushing them back constantly. If at all they are in bad shape,
gently apply oil or a good cuticle cream to heal the rough edges.
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Ridged or flaky nails
may be the result of washing your hands in hard water or the use of a
particular detergent. It would be a good idea to use a cream polish remover in
such cases or better still, give your nails a breather and do not apply polish
for awhile.
1. Never ever use metal
implements for a manicure.
2. Start by removing the
old varnish with a good nail polish remover.
3. Take an emery board
and use the rough surface to shape the nails. But do it gently and carefully so
as not to file down the sides too steeply. Use the other side to smoothen out
the ragged edges. Always remember to hold the emery board at a slight angle to
the surface of the nail to prevent flaking and file in one direction only from
each side to the centre.
4. Now put your
fingertips in a soapy solution and scrub gently. But do not soak them. Make
sure that you dry them thoroughly after they feel smooth. Also be careful not
to damage fingernails when wet.
5. It is now time to use
a cuticle cream or lotion which should be applied gently around the cuticle.
You can do this with the help of an ear bud or a cotton wool tipped orange
stick. Apply the cream gently, as this is the most delicate portion of the
nail.
7. Then apply a base
coat and give it time to dry completely.
8. Next you can apply a
good varnish of your choice. To do this, take out the brush from the nail
polish bottle and make an outline of a half-moon on your nail. Then spread the
color in deft broad strokes from the beginning of the half-moon to the tip of
the nail. Use the same method for all the nails. Remember that practice will
make you perfect.
9. Remove a thin
hairline of color with the help of your thumbnail, from the edges to prevent
chipping.
10. After the polish is
completely dry, you can apply a topcoat for added gloss and protection.
11. Lastly, use a good
hand cream or a hand and body lotion to massage your hands right from the tips
of your fingers to your wrists, as you would smooth on a pair of gloves. Wipe
off any excess cream.
12. Enjoy your brand new
pair of hands.
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