Nail Care Techniques

Do's and Don'ts of Nail Careuse a nail-polish remover.
1. Do'sHandcare products
" Leave your nails without nail polish once in a while1.
atleast inorder to allow them to breathe.Nail Polish Selection. Whenever we use nail polish, we
" Keep a pack of hand lotion or cream near theshould select the shade carefully. Deep toned polish
kitchen sink and use it each time after washing yourlooks good on long and slender nails. Pale colours
hands.make short nails look longer and they also look good
" Wear gloves while doing housework or gardeningon small, delicate-looking hands.
and rub some hand cream or lotion before putting on2.
the gloves.Nail- Length Decision. As regards the nail-length, not
" Apply oil to your nails whenever possible inorder toeveryone can manage long nail. If we do a lot of typing
strengthen them.or housework , play the guitar or are a sports freak,
" Include ample quantities of calcium and vitamin A inlong nail are not for us.
your daily diet.File rather than cut as cutting weaken the nail and
" Keep your manicure set clean inorder to prevent anycause it to flake. File in one direction only from sides to
infection.centre, using the softer side of an emery board, not a
" Have a professional manicure done atleast once ametal file. Aim for a rounded tip: the shape at the tip
month.should reflect the shape at the base to make a
" Prolonged exposure to the sun is not good for nailsperfect oval.
and a lot of swimming will dry them. This can beHandcare products
encountered by keeping the nails and cuticles wellUSEFUL TIPS FOR BEAUTIFUL HANDS
moisturised." If your elbows have been darkened, apply a mixture
" Before doing chores like dusting or gardening, first digof lemon juice mixed with milk cream. Wash off after
the nails into a soap bar. This prevents dirt from getting30 mts.
embedded under them and also make them easier to" To get rid of elbow darkness, you can also apply a
clean later.mixture of cucumber juice and lemon juice ( in equal
" To keep nail polish intact in the bath, smoothen a littlequantities). Wash off after 15 mts.
skin cream on it before going for a bath." If there is a lot of hair on your hands, apply a smooth
" If a nail breaks, we can get, professional help in fixingpaste of gramflour and oil on them. Wash off after 30
'false' nails. Otherwise, try to file them down. If themts.
break is bad, remove all the polish from that nail and" Massaging hands with almond oil is most ideal inorder
mend the break with a small piece of cello-tape, cut toto maintain them in a good condition.
fit. Then re-apply polish." If the hands are stained or discoloured, rub a little
" If nails are brittle and break or split easily, keep themlemon juice or hydrogen peroxide on the stain after
oiled.washing and before drying the hands. This lightens the
1. Don'tsstain.
" Don't use your nails on a job that can be done just" For big hands, wear exotic bracelets high on the arm
as well with a pair of scissors, pliers or a hammerand wide ornamental rings.
" Don't file nails when they are damp." Slim, small hands call for daintiness in the choice of
" Don't cut cuticlesjewellery and nail polish shade. Narrow bracelets and
" Don't wash clothes or dishes in very hot waterrings with delicate elongated settings look the prettiest.
" Don't bite or chew your nails." To suit small square hands use small and simple
" Don't clean your nails with a sharp metal instrument -jewellery.
use a nail brush and orange stick instead." On wrinkled hands, use rich cream after steaming the
" Don't be seen with chipped nail polish - it is a sign ofhands
careless grooming." As one matures, one tends to get freckles on the
" Don't leave your hands in detergent for long.hand. Use a good bleaching cream for this. Although
" Don't peel-off your nail polish as you wish to - alwaysthe results are temporary, they are quite effective.