Pretty nails are something most women dream of attaining. It doesn’t mean that it should be colored constantly or designed all the time, and then only it is considered fashion nails! There are moments that the fingers need to breathe and be pampered in a more unique way to accomplish more or less the simplicity of nail beauty. Here are a few tips for general nail care that can go a long way.
Basic Nail Care
For starters, fingernails are to be kept dry and clean all the time. When dealing with house cleaning agents, good quality products help to prevent damage to the hands. And it’s also best to wear rubber gloves especially when having to deal with water for a long time or with harsh chemicals. Always keep a hand lotion or moisturizer handy to dab your fingers often. At least the nails and the cuticles will be nourished from time to time, and strengthening them as well. When grooming the nails, a high quality manicure set is best; especially when it comes to nail files. The common misconception we believe is, the thicker or rougher the nail file is, the better it can shape the nails. Well, that is not true, instead it damages the nails, causes cracks, breakages and tears. A smooth nail file is much better and when shaping the nails, its best to file on one way, as doing it back and forth can lead to more damage.
Choosing the Right Nail Design or Removal Product
When it comes to nail beauty where you prefer painting them or fashioning them, there should be breaks in between. This is because when the nails are covered with several color coatings, the shell fails to have air passage which leads to nail discoloration and other problems. The more thick paint covers the nails, the more damage comes to it. But this should not be a bad news at all, if you still insist to paint your nails, choose water-based nail polish. They don’t last as long as the chemical filled polishes, however they also cause less damage. When removing the colors from the nails, always look for nail polish removers that don’t have an acetone-base. This is because this substance can cause the nails to become fragile that can lead to easy breakage and splits.
Nail Overlay
For people who have no problem growing their nails, they have more option in designing them whichever way they want. However, what about those who have trouble growing their nails or for the nail biters, don’t they get any say here? You may ask. Well, there is one solution I have as a suggestion and it is nail overlay. The outwards of both artificial and overlay nails seem to be same, however the difference comes where in, overlay nails are pasted directly on the original nail with a mixture of strengthener substance. This is to make the nails last long and become durable.
Supplements
Inner beauty is as important as the outwards appearance of a person. As there are different types of vitamins that target different parts of the human body, there is also a few that help in nail beauty. Supplements made out of biotin helps to increase the thickness of nails and also help to prevent the split age or breakage as well. Also when choosing related nail products check out for those that have ingredients like silicon or the supplement MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) which is organic sulfur that is associated with nail health. Besides the vitamins and supplements, a sufficient amount of calcium and plenty of water will keep the nails strong and prevent it from dulling and turning dry respectively.
Always remember, and try not to forget that whatever tips written here does not only apply for your fingernails, they apply for your toenails too. Yes, sometimes we overlook that our toenails are not as important as the fingernails. Nevertheless, it’s not too late to start caring for them as well! Hold on to these tips and you will be able to achieve those perfect nails you always dreams off.
