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Quick
and easy tips :
Everyone wants nails to be proud of so if yours
are less than perfect here are a few quick tips
to get them in great condition in no time.
Apply nail varnish remover before doing your nails
even if don’t need to remove any old polish, it
prepares the nails by removing any grease so that
your polish will last longer. |
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When
you are in a rush :
When you are in a rush, decisions have to be made.
Prioritize. Do you shape or polish? Do you quick-dry
or go the long, slow route? New formulas allow for
snap decisions
Speed-dry enamels are worthy of their name (you
can open mail, search for keys, or put on your tightest
long-sleeved shirt within seconds), but there's
a downside: "As fast as they dry, that's as
fast they chip," insists manicurist Elisa Ferri,
so save them for emergencies. Eke a few extra days
out of a fast-dry manicure by doing a daily touch-up
with a quick-drying coat. |
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What
to do about brittle nails :
The most common nail wreckers are harsh detergents
and water, which can stress nail fibres. So be sure
to put rubber gloves on while you clean or do dishes.
Also, avoid using perfume lotions that usually contain
alcohol if your nails are brittle. It will only
make your nails worse. |
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After
Polishing? :
After you've finished your polish application, don't
stop there. Now is the perfect time to give yourself
a hand massage. Use a rich hand cream and slather
it on using circular movements until it is absorbed.
Don't forget that our hands are constantly exposed
and need constant attention. |
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Beauty
Recipe For Soft Hands :
1/4 cup sugar
enough lemon juice to make a paste.
Combine the sugar and juice and then scoop a small
amount into your hand. Massage for a minute or so
and then rinse hands with warm water. Hands will
feel velvety smooth. While still damp, slather on
hand cream.
Sugar paste can be stored in the refrigerator and
used when required. |
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Best
Time To Moisturize Your Hands :
One of the best times to moisturize your hands is
right after your bath. Your hands are more receptive
at this time as the pores are open and will readily
absorb the cream/lotion. |
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Colour
of Your Nails :
Did you know that the colour of your nails can indicate
health problems? If your nails are:
1. half pink and half white... it could indicate
kidney failure
2. yellow... could point to diabetes, fungal infection
or even heart disease
3. black flecks... an injury to the nail or a blood
clotting disorder
4. black or blue spots... an injury to the nail
5. green... fungal or bacterial infection
6. white... anaemia
7. white spots... trauma to the nail bed. |
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Enemies
of Your Nails :
Sun, chlorine and harsh cleaning products can make
your nails brittle. Get into the habit of using
a sunblock when outside and gloves when you are
inside. Always use a good moisturizer on your hands
on a regular basis. |
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Enhancing
Nail Growth :
Rub the fingernails from one hand across the other
hand as if you were buffing them. Do this a few
times a day for about 5 minutes to enhance nail
growth. This is a form of reflexology. |
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Keeping
Your Hands Gorgeous :
Get accustomed to using rubber gloves whenever you
do housework or a little gardening. It doesn't take
very long to get a sunburn or a callus. |
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Nail
Growth :
The speed of nail growth is increased if you enjoy
a healthy diet. It's a proven fact. Illness however,
can slow it down. |
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Nail
Polish Bottle Tips :
1. can be stored in the fridge.
2. can be thinned with a polish thinner. This is
not polish remover.
3. coat the cap with a little cream to prevent sticking. |
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Nail
Polish Remover :
Try to limit the use to as infrequently as possible.
It is very drying to the nail and the skin surrounding
it. |
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Polish
Remover Tips :
Moisten a cotton ball and press against the centre
of your nail for a few seconds and then pull it
downward, away from the cuticle. Repeat until the
entire nail is clean, repeating procedure on both
sides of the nail. |
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The
Use of a Base Coat :
The use of a basecoat is important. It not only
protects the nail but prevents the staining of the
nail from brightly coloured polishes. It will also
help your polish to last longer. |
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Tiny
Nails :
The size of your nails are inherited and there is
little that you can do BUT, you can make them appear
larger by filing them into an elongated oval. That
means no squared off edges. Pale, frosty shades
also help with this illusion by not drawing attention
to the edges. |
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Vitamin
A and Your Nails :
If your nails are constantly peeling, snapping or
generally just not up to parr, look to your diet.
It could be that there is an insufficient amount
of Vitamin A in the foods you eat. |
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White
Spots on the Nails :
If you have white spots appearing on your nails,
they are more than likely, calcium deposites. They
are usually caused by banging the nail surface. |
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You
Can Encourage Nail Growth :
All you have to do is massage your favourite cream
into your cuticle area, the nail and the fingertips.
This will soften the skin and as an added bonus,
encourage your nails to grow. Do this as often as
you like. |
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