subject: Tips On Nail Care [print this page] Caring for Your Nails: Caring for Your Nails:
1.Buy a quality manicure set. Even if you get regular manicures at a salon, a manicure set allows you to take care of your fingernails at home and between salon visits. Look for a portable manicure set that includes a nail file, nail clippers and nail scissors to trim painful hangnails and keep your nails trimmed neatly wherever you are.
2.Look for a nail polish remover. Before painting your nails or going to a salon for a manicure or pedicure, be sure to clean all polish off with a nail polish remover Use nail clippers to trim your nails before removing the polish. Cotton swabs or balls work best to apply the nail polish remover, which often contains acetone and other chemicals, and help you avoid spilling it. Apply a cuticle oil to restore moisture to your nails.
3.Purchase flattering nail polish. To avoid discolored fingernails and toenails, buy a base coat to apply to your nails before painting them with a ruby red nail polish. Buff your nails with a nail file and apply cuticle oil before coating them with base coat so that you get an even coat. Dark nail polish can easily yellow fingernails and toenails, so be careful when touching up, especially if you have chipped both coats of polish.
4. Don't forget to moisturize. Dry, scaly hands and feet will draw attention away from your nails, no matter how great your manicure is. Look for scrubs to exfoliate dead skin and purchase thick creams to massage into your hands and feet. Spa treatments and cream are also a soothing way to moisturize.
