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Other Hand and Nail Care |
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17/12/02 (345 review reads) |
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Should always be wearing washing up gloves. Why? Because washing up liquid, just like the majority of household detergents, can be harsh on your skin, even if you’re not the sensitive type. Using very hot water also dehydrates the skin and can weaken your fingernails, so the gloves form a protective barrier. If you don’t use gloves make sure you rinse your hands thoroughly and then use lots of hand cream.
Cold winter weather can also play havoc with beautiful hands so wear warm gloves when outdoors. If you have poor circulation and find your hands get extremely cold don’t be tempted to warm them up by sticking them under a hot tap when you get in as it can damage the blood vessels. If cold hands are a big problem see your doctor as they can offer good advice and possibly medication.
Use hand cream religiously during the day to strengthen nails and soften the skin. I keep a small pot of cream in my desk at work and one by the bathroom skin to use each time I wash my hands. I’d recommend Cocoa Butter as the best hand cream as it smells delicious and is very good value. It’s available in most shops for as little as 99 pence.
When doing a manicure at home follow my tips for beautiful paws: -
Remove any nail polish using a cotton pad soaked in nail polish removed, acetone free if possible. Hold the pad over the nail for a couple of seconds to dissolves the polish then wipe off. Rinse the nails to remove any residue of the polish remover as it is drying.
Carefully clean under the nails and then soak in a little warmed olive oil for about 10 minutes. This conditions them and is very good for the skin. Pat any excess oil off and rub into the skin what you cannot remove.
Using an emery board in a one-way motion, file the nails into the desired shape. Avoid metal implements as these weaken the nails. Squared off shapes seem to be fashionable but I prefer ovals.
Gently push back the cuticles.
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you are going to paint your nails start with a base coat to avoid staining with dark colours. Let it dry thoroughly before applying a couple of thin coats of your colour then top with a topcoat for lasting colour. The Sally Hansen brand tends to be very good for these products and I would recommend them although they can be a bit pricey at around £4 a bottle. Pale colours tend to make nails look longer and are easiest to maintain. For a glamorous look try bronze or gold. If you’re a boy I’d thoroughly recommend cutting your nails very short and painting them black, as it looks very sexy! To accessorise on a big night out try using tiny stick on diamantes or even getting your nail pierced (bear in mind you need to have very strong nails to get this done as it can cause them to split- ouch).
If you smoke and find your hands get a yellowy stain from nicotine try using lemon juice to bleach the colour off.
Finally to keep nails in best condition eat a healthy diet, which includes lots of calcium, protein and vitamin D. Dairy products, fruit and vegetables, fish and meat all contribute to strong nails.
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