6 Nail Care Tips
It’s amazing how a nice manicure can make one feel good about one’s self, isn’t it? Taking time to pamper ourselves really does something for the disposition. If you’re going to be giving yourself a manicure sometime soon, you might be interested in these nail care tips:
- Wash hands in lukewarm water. Cold or hot are too drying.
- Use a brush with gentle bristles to get out and dirt from under your nails.
- Nails are best filed after a shower or good soaking as the water makes them soft and easier to shape.
- Push back cuticles with the proper tool, but don’t clip as that’s just asking for infection.
- Two coats of polish are ideal, more than that can cause "gumminess."
- Always give your nails at least 30 minutes to dry. Though they may feel dry in 10 to 15 minutes, they’re really not.
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2 opinions for 6 Nail Care Tips
Sasha
Jan 25, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Waiting for my nails to dry is something that I’m having problems with. Too impatient. Heh. You’re right, they may seem dry after 10-15 minutes, which already is a long wait for me, so I often end up ruining them. Sigh.
Thanks for the tips! :)
Blondie Writes
Apr 28, 2008 at 9:23 am
I use a hair dryer on low to help the drying process and it seems to work great. After I use the hair dryer, I run them under cold water and dry.
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