BEAUTY TIPS: HOW TO GET THE BEST NAIL CARE & PREVENT BRITTLE OR CRACKED NAIL

Best gift you can give your nails?

Drink water! Brittle nails can be attributed to dehydration so make sure you are getting enough water.

Common Nail ailments - How to avoid brittle nails?

Drink water and make sure if you are going to be working with soaps and detergents to wear rubber gloves? Also you may be surprised to learn that some skin care products and perfumes have alcohol in them which can dry out your nails.

Tip :

Try enjoying a glass of milk to improve your nail strength. You could also try soaking your hands in milk for five minutes to strengthen nails and hydrate skin. Milk is loaded with lactic acid, a natural alpha-hydroxy acid that gently exfoliates dead skin, and its high calcium content will strengthen fragile nails.

How to avoid peeling nails?

Your nails could be coming in contact with harsh astringents so try an oil rich soap or cocoa butter.

How to avoid pale nails?

Pale nails could mean that you need more iron in your diet. Try eating more spinach and talk to your doctor about iron supplements. If your doctor decides that iron supplements is the way to go remember to keep iron tablets out of reach from children. Iron is not the kind of thing you want around the house. It should be treated like any other serious medication and kept out of reach from little ones.

How to avoid pitted nails?

Pitted nails can be a symptom of poor nutrition or it can indicate psoriasis. Smokers often have pitted nails. Talk to your doctor about a more balanced diet.

How to prevent hang nails?

Use a cuticle softener weekly and your days of hangnails should be behind you.

Need a great hand creme?

Some hand creams leave your hands feeling too slippery and sticky fingered. Make sure you use lotion made with glycerin and amino acids, it soften and heals, and absorbs quickly.

Four steps to a perfect, long lasting manicure

1. To a clean, dry nail, apply an adhesive basecoat. Allow a couple of minutes to dry.

2. Apply two then coats of polish allowing time to dry between coats.

3. Apply a thin layer of top coat.

4. Do not touch anything for 20 minutes.

Why nail polish is important?

Polish offers protection from water and detergent and those containing nitrocellulose help prevent dehydration. Try applying a rich non greasy moisturizer before bed to help make your manicure last longer.

How to avoid your nail polish from smudging when your toes are drying?

No more tissue between your toes. Try these Beech Sandal Pedicure Sandals. They are perfect and keep your toes perfectly separated. They are comfortable as well.

How to prevent cracked nails and dry cuticles?

Your nails lose moisturizer in the winter and most people drink less water in the winter so try to keep your water intake up even in the cold months and try rubbing a shea butter into your nails and cuticles once or twice a day or you could try wearing a heavy cream with gloves while you sleep.