HOW to take CARE of your NAILS and HANDS
1.Acetone is commonly used as the nail polish remover. They are strong removers but can make the nails lose its shine and make them dry and easy to break. Non acetone removers contain ethyl acetate and are much gentler. They may take more time and effort to remove color but at least do not destroy your nails after their work is done.
2.he nails in our toes also deserve the same amount of care as the nails on the fingers of the hands. They might stay hidden from public view when you are wearing shoes, but this makes them all the more vulnerable to problems. The dark and moist environment is a hot bed for fungus to grow. So do not forget your toenails. They also deserve the same attention as your fingernails
3.There is a proper way of filing the nails. To keep the nail strongest, avoid back and forth filing. Filing of the nails should be done only in one direction. The filing of nails helps them to become thick while making them smooth and even.
4.You should - whenever possible - wear gloves before you clean your house or wash the dishes. Dish soap can be full of mild acids, which might be aggressive enough to harm your nails - nothing you should risk, if you really care.
5.Take 2.5 milligrams of biotin, a B vitamin supplement, a day to help strengthen your nails.
6.Give your nails a break! Thoroughly remove any polish you might have on your nails. Clip your nails short. If you have a habit of biting your nails, make a commitment to quitting! Leave your nails naked, let them breathe. This is one of the best things you can do for your nails!
7.To keep your hands soft and moisturized and your nails properly hydrated, slather your hands with your favorite lotion, or Vaseline, or non-petroleum jelly (sold in health food stores) or natural oils, such as olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil or jojoba oil or a mixture, and slip on cotton gloves before you go to sleep. Remove any rings before you do this. When you wake up, your hands, nails and cuticles will feel and look soft, moisturized and healthy.
8.Filing your nails avoid metal emery boards, as they can be very harsh. Use a basic emery board, and use the lighter, finer grain side as much as possible. You want to be gentle with your nails.
9.If you eat a healthy diet and your nails are still weak, consider investing in a high-quality supplement for hair, skin and nails. These supplements usually contain vitamins A, C, D, E, as well as many B vitamins, and folic acid, zinc, iron, calcium and biotin. Making sure you have a good intake of omega 3 oils can also reduce your risk of weak, brittle nails. When taken on a regular basis, supplements can have considerable positive effects.
10.Buff your nails. Get an inexpensive, four-sided nail buffer from your local drugstore. Buffing your nails brings blood and lymph to the nail matrix (the tissues under your nails responsible for producing new fingernail!) and also smooths ridges in your nails and makes them shiny. Buffing your nails makes them pretty and classy, without resorting to chemical-heavy polishes!
11.Moisturize your hands and nails. Just like your skin, your nails need some lubrication to help them from getting brittle and breaking. This is especially true in fall and winter when your skin and nails can dry out a lot quicker. Slather on a little hand cream after you wash your hands. Try to wear gloves and mittens when you’re outside in the cold because these will protect your hands and nails from the cold and dryness that can damage them.
12.Take care of the cuticle. The cuticle is the most important part of your nail, because it helps protect against infection and damaging it (like cutting it or pushing it back without softening first) can damage your nail, which will make it grow less quickly. Instead of cutting your cuticle or pushing it back use a liquid cuticle remover or softening agent. This will soften the cuticle and make it easier to push the cuticle back without damaging it. You’ll also want to condition your cuticles by rubbing cream on them, which will keep them healthy and in turn, keep your nails healthy. Massaging your cuticles can help get the blood flowing through them, which won’t make them grow more quickly but it will help strengthen the nail, which will help keep the nail healthier and stronger for a longer period of time.
13.Using a nail hardener can be great in the short term, because they will harden your nail, making it last longer. There are lots of different brands of nail hardeners, but one that has gotten a lot of good endorsements is Sally Hansen’s Hard as Nails strengthener. Remember, your nails will only be harder while the nail hardener is on them. Once it wears off your nails will return to their normal hardness.
14.If you want them to grow longer and last longer, you’ll need to avoid filing your nails in the “square” look and opt instead to do the “round” or “pointed” looks instead. “Square” nails tend to catch more on things, which rips them and causes the nail to break more quickly. “Rounded” seems to be the best shape, since it seems to both hold its shape longer, but tends to be less likely to catch on things and break.
15.While garlic isn’t bad for you (unless you’re allergic) rubbing it into your nails is going to do exactly nothing to help them grow faster or stronger. It’s a common misconception and a lot of people swear by it, but there is no medical or scientific evidence to support garlic being used to help grow nails.
16.Clean your nails using a nail brush and a mild soap.
17.Always file your nails down to one length even if they are really short.
18.Every week take off the nail polish and apply cuticle cream/oil and file your nails neatly.
19.Clean nails in lemon and lime juice to get rid of stains and dirt.
20.Apply a clear coat of nail polish to prevent nail from getting yellow looking.
21.Don’t use nails as tools. When a pair of scissors aren’t within reach, you may use a nail or two to open up a letter or box. This is a bad idea because you risk bending the nail back, among many other things. "The white area, referred to as the stress area, will eventually weaken and break. So make a conscious effort to pay close attention to how you use nails.
22.Do get manicures. A weekly manicure (even for short nails ) is okey. Grooming your nails will make any shade look great, whether you do it at home or go to the salon, the most important thing is to start with a proper manicure so that the nails are the same length and shape, and cuticles are pushed back.
23.With all the germs we come in contact with on a daily basis, slathering on hand sanitizer has become second nature for many people. But the germ-fighting solution could be doing more harm then good. You should apply it on the skin, but be careful not to put it on the nails. Don’t overuse it because it’ll really dry out the hands and the nails if you’re not careful when applying. Soap is also drying to some degree, so when putting anything on your hands just be careful of your nails and cuticles.
24.By getting a sufficient intake of the best vitamins for nails, your nails and skin will greatly improve. Also make sure to drink plenty of water and moisturize your hands regularly for maximum nail growth.
25.To Remove Nail Polish Without Using Remover you can use Spray Deodorant. Many deodorants have solvents that can be a wonderful remover for anything that can’t be cleaned very easily, from nail polish to markers. Spray some deodorant from as close to your nails as you can. Make sure you don’t injure yourself if the deodorant has a quick evaporating propellant that will cause freeze burns- it will work better this way. Rub your nails with a handkerchief or napkin. The nail polish won’t go away immediately; just persist until your nails are clean. Rub more thoroughly around the borders of your nails. That’s where nail polish isn’t completely removed the first time you try.
26.To reduce sweating hands lubricate them with 2 percent solution of salicyl alcohol.