subject: Do Some Research On Your Nail Care Practices [print this page] Nail care is a rather simple and do not require a lot of expertise to do. Unfortunately, some people, especially women really want to have beautiful nails. This leads them to trying out different practices that may not even have any basis as long as they believe that it will help in making their nails more beautiful.
One practice that is often practiced but will not do your nails much good is the application of nail polish with hardener. Hardeners will only make you nails stiffer and easier to break. This is why it might be a better idea to use normal nail polish to give protection to your nails.
Another way to make your nails more resistant to damage is by making sure that they are always hydrated. Dry nails are much easier to break, especially after they have been exposed to drying agents such as soap and bleach. Be sure to hydrate your nails using hand lotion every time you expose your nails to such substances.
Cuticles are also one part of the nails which are often removed or pushed back. A lot of people believe that this will help their nails grow better. Contrary to this, cuticles help protect your nail bed, thus removing this will expose you to risks such as infection. In addition to this, instead of helping your nails grow better, it will actually do the opposite.
For those with already broken nails, the use of artificial nails to cover them up has been practiced by a lot of people. Unfortunately, the chemicals used in making the artificial nails stick can have potentially damaging effects to your nails. The space in between your nails is also a great place where bacteria and fungi may thrive. It might be better to just let your nails grow without the use of artificial nails.
You should always remember that even though nails are constantly growing, they grow at a very slow pace. This means that having broken and ugly nails are not very easy to fix. You will have to wait several months for a broken nail to regenerate before it will go back to its normal state.
Going to nail salons to have nails done is also a relaxing pastime for most women. One thing that you should consider when going to such establishments is their policy on cleanliness. Nail salons should practice proper hygiene and cleanliness so as to avoid transfer of infections from one customer to another. Salons that use gels and creams on their customers are a safe choice as this greatly reduces the risk of getting an infection due to indirect transmission.
Before doing anything to your nails, be sure to research and find out if the basis for these practices is scientifically justified. Old practices that do not have any beneficial effects to your nails should be discarded. If you are not sure with what you are doing to your nails, be sure to consult a doctor first so that you won't do anything that you might regret in the future.
