Having beautiful nails can be difficult to achieve at times. You no sooner get them to the
length you want when suddenly one breaks on you for no apparent reason. Or, maybe there is
a reason! After all, we constantly use our nails as tools or expose them to chemicals and
climactic conditions that they simply aren’t meant to tolerate. Is it any wonder that
they become weak? Let’s take a look at the list below and see if there are any
changes we can make to benefit our nails.
For beautiful, healthy nails... follow this
advice.
Nails are similar to hair in composition and rely on
nutrients from the blood stream for their growth and health. Thus a wholesome, balanced
diet is vital for healthy nails. Foods that are rich in iron, calcium, vitamin B and
potassium are as good for your nails as they are for the rest of your body. Included in
these recommended foods are soy products, celery, yogurt, eggs and seafood.
Have a regular manicure to keep your nails and cuticles
looking neat. This will give you the added incentive for keeping them that way.
Frequent wetting and drying of hands can leave your nails
brittle. Use rubber gloves every time you carry out tasks such as washing dishes.
Exposure to the sun, chlorine and harsh cleaning products
can also make your nails brittle. Use a sunblock when outside and gloves when you are
working with household chemicals. Use a good moisturizer on your hands as frequently as
possible.
Never cut your cuticles or use any instrument underneath.
The corner of your nails should never be filed. Doing so,
will weaken the nail and you will find that they will break more easily as a result.
Rub the fingernails from one hand across your 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.
If your nails are weak, splitting, fragile etc, the problem could be traced back to an
inadequate water intake. Most people don't drink nearly enough. You should also avoid
using perfume lotions that usually contain alcohol if your nails are brittle. Such lotions
will make your nails more brittle. See the Nailtiques pages on this web site for
recommended nail therapies for weak, brittle nails.
Using four fingers from the opposite hand, start at the top of the finger and knead your
way down to the tip of each finger. Feels incredibly relaxing.
Try making your own nail biting prevention ointment. Here
is one recipe we have discovered - Take the gel from a fresh leaf of aloe and boil it (in
a double boiler) until it turns into a paste. Transfer it to a jar that is labeled with
contents and date. This paste can be rubbed on the nail to prevent biting. There is a
warning however. Consuming too much of this paste can cause vomiting.
Manicurists recommend filing nails in one direction only.
Keep the emery board at a 45 degree angle under the edge of your nail to prevent the tip
from splitting.
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Hands
and nails are often dry. Keep a rich cream moisturizer with sunscreen in your bag or desk
drawer and apply frequently during the day. Once a week, apply a deep moisturizing mask,
parafin treatment.
February '01 Nailtiques Contest Winners Announced!!!
The February Grand Prize winner of $125 worth of "Your Choice" Nailtiques
products went to Betty Davis of West Columbia, South Carolina, and the First Prize, $90
worth of Nailtiques products went to Rebecca Davenport of Middletown, Ohio!
Congratulations Betty and Rebecca! You are on the road to beautiful, healthy nails!!!
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